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Early Childhood Bilingual Teacher

Position Objectives

To uphold the mission and vision of the Hábitat Learning Community
Collaborate in creating a true learning community
Provide his/her students with safe learning experiences consistent with their level of development

Specific Duties

To welcome children and parents, making himself/herself available to them 30 minutes prior to the children's arrival at Hábitat Learning Community
Keep systematic records of the interests of his/her students in order to carry out research projects with them based on those interests
Conduct research projects aimed at developing skills among his/her students and at creating new knowledge based on the Reggio Emilia educational approach, using a socio-constructivist approach to education
Systematically document the research projects conducted with the children in order to track and demonstrate their learning processes
Develop schedules and routines during the school day to ensure that the children have sufficient cognitive, physical, and social engagement, allowing time for free and structured play as a learning tool
Prepare reports on the development of skills and competencies for his/her students, to be delivered to parents on three occasions during the school cycle
Closely observe his/her students and report to the office of pedagogical coordination of the learning community any signs of problems in any student's social, emotional, physical, or cognitive development in order to provide that student with the necessary support
Meet with his/her students' parents, both in groups and one-on-one, during the school cycle
Participate in any professional development activities required by the administration of the learning community
Conduct monthly and weekly planning of the activities and projects to be conducted with his/her students
Supervise his/her students whenever they are present on campus in order to guarantee their safety
Remain up to date on innovative teaching methods and trends in education in order to enrich his/her educational approach

Expectations

To act with kindness and empathy toward all members of the learning community
Adhere to his/her working schedule and arrive on time every day
Build and promote close relations between all members of the learning community and the broader community
Demonstrate habits for lifelong learning

Posted: November 2018

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Location	Guadalajara, Mexico
Start Date	August 2019
Contract Length	2 years minimum
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student Level	Early Childhood
Monthly Salary	USD 1360 - 2000
Number of Vacancies	2

Job Benefits

Aid for Rent (first 3 years) $3,000 peso monthly
International Private Health Insurance
Paid summer and winter vacations
Three personal days: For emergencies, documentos such as passport/visa or important family events such as a family wedding). Should not be consecutive, nor should they fall on Fridays or Saturdays, with the exception of a special event such as a family wedding abroad
Six sick days total without the need of a doctor's note. After the third consecutive day of absence, a doctor's note is required
December bonus By Mexican law, equivalent to 15-days pay
On-campus parking
Ongoing personnel training
Guadalajara orientation service upon arrival
Aid for travel (first 3 years) One round-trip flight back home per school year (cheapest flight)

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, Education
Additional School Requirements
Minimum of two years of teaching experience with children An understanding of children (both of child development theories and of the children he/she teaches) Organization and evaluation of his/her work, focused on what is best for the children Continual improvement (to learn more about the children in their day-to-day routine and more about his/her work as an educator) Ethical responsibilities consistent with his/her work, for the wellbeing of all members of the learning community

About the School

We are a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning community that values the richness and joy of working with children in a creative environment, in close contact with nature. HÃ¡bitat Learning Community opened its doors in August 2017 for nursery, kindergarten, and elementary school students. Our starting date for middle school will be August 2027. Our service learning program actively involves students in a wide range of experiences that benefit others and the community both within and outside our campus, while also advancing the goals of the curriculum. Our English immersion program offers children the opportunity to learn and develop complete fluency in a second language. Students develop their language abilities by strengthening their mother tongue while learning English. We know that the educational experience provided at HÃ¡bitat Learning Community requires that the children be surrounded by adults that can guide them in the development of their cognitive, emotional, and social skills. Our teachers are highly qualified and careful, and skilled listeners who respect the interests, curiosity, and learning pace of each child. Moreover, they have in-depth knowledge of socio-constructivist theories of development and conduct their research based on their practice as educators. We have formed an international group of educators that are passionate about education and take pleasure in learning together with their students. Our teachers are life-long learners and are engaged in a process of constant professional and personal growth through our rigorous continuous training program.