Daycare &
Preschool

Main Job Description

It is important to note that Jungle School does not use or agree with the term "shadow teacher". We have used it here because it is the common term used. But we do not ever want to see a teacher just following a child around like a shadow, which often happens in other places. 

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Things a shadow teacher should do...

1. Create materials specifically tailored to a child's needs

2. Play, run, interact and be crazy with your student

3.Help your student to mirror their peers, make friends, and respond to social cues. 

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While the goal is to keep students happy while helping them to blend into the regular classroom setting, this is not always possible. Depending on your child, you may need to create a supplemental schedule that is better suitable for them. 

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You will be required to keep track of their progress and make report cards 4x a year. Depending on your students, monthly progress reports may be required.

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It doesn't matter if you are a homeroom teacher or a "shadow teacher", any educator's main job is to be a worthy role model for students who are beginning to idolize the grown-ups in their life. Being silly, curious, and crazy is the best way to keep students engaged and learning. It is also the best way to connect with them on a heart-to-heart level which is what children this age need most.  

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After school, there are no office hours required.  Teachers often prepare lesson plans & supplies for the following week at school, while games and thematic activities mostly are prepared at home. How each teacher manages their time is up to them, as long as all the preparations are done on time. 

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Your monthly salary will depend on what grade your student is in, which determines your working hours. It will either be ...

7:30-12:00 

7:30-1:30

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General Requirements

1. For this position we are looking for a women who have experience with children. 

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2. Applicants must have at least an S1 degree. Any jurusan is okay. 

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3. Minimum of 1 yeas working with children in a school setting is required

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4. Teachers must be willing to live full time in Salatiga

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5. Applicants must have, and continually upgrade, the skills listed below. It is a teacher's job to keep their skills and knowledge upgraded independently, outside of any additional training provided by Jungle School. 

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6. Anyone applying for a job at Jungle School must first learn about non-formal education in general as well as Jungle School's Vision and Mission (which can be found on this website as well as our IG @jungle_school.)

Skills Required

Teaching is one of the only jobs where you get to travel through time. Think about it, by teaching the younger generation how to be kind, and brave and curious, you are shaping a future that you haven't even seen yet! What an amazing privilege! 

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Because at Jungle School we take this privilege seriously, all of our teachers are required to have the basic teaching skills required for their desired position at the moment of their application. 

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Below, is a list of basic skills required for Elementary Teachers.

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English Competence : Basic English is required for this job. You will need to be able to help your student follow along with what is happening in the class. You will need basic English both Passive and Active to be able to do this. 

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Creativity : Teachers must be able to create a variety of imaginary games, crafts and activities suitable for children which are connected to the schools thematic units.   

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Child Development : All teachers must have a firm understanding of child development in children ages 0-12. Areas of development include...

• Physical Development

• Mental Development

• Emotional Development

• Special Needs Cases

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Special Skills : Anyone who wants to teach children with special needs must have the following skills...

• Patience like an angel

• Able to take care of your students basic needs like eating, toilet needs, blowing their nose... etc. (most students can do this independently  but there will be some who still need help)

• Can handle tantrums and bad behavior in a responsible way

• Turn academic materials into something useful for students daily lives

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First Aid : Anyone who wants to work with children must understand first aid. How to handle cuts, scrapes, head injuries, broken bones, choking, insect bites, etc. 

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If you have never received first aid training  there are plenty of online courses that you can take before beginning to work with children. 

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