Early Childhood Teacher
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Cap Cana Heritage School
Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicJob Description
POSITION: Early Childhood Teacher
REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Principal
FTE: Full Time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Cap Cana Heritage School (CCHS) is a monolingual, American-type private school located in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Representing a diverse and international community with over 25 nationalities, CCHS is accredited by Cognia, the world's largest accreditation organization. The 10-acre campus features spacious classrooms and facilities, emphasizing a student-centered philosophy. CCHS promotes high expectations, leadership, wisdom, and integrity, fostering creative and critical thinkers who are responsible and respectful global citizens.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Early Childhood teacher located in Punta Cana. The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, and physical development of young children. The role focuses on creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment aligned with the school’s philosophy and curriculum, monitoring student progress through observation and assessment, and collaborating with colleagues and families to support each child’s growth. The teacher models best practices, engages in continuous professional learning, and contributes to a culture of reflective practice and student-centered instruction.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Professional development funds, health care, pension fund
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified educator in Early Childhood Education
- Minimum 3–5 years successful teaching experience in Early Childhood settings (preschool/Kinder)
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated implementation of early learning curricula and developmentally appropriate practices
- Experience with formative assessment, observational assessment tools, and data-informed instruction
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; culturally responsive practice
- Commitment to child-centered, play-based and inquiry-driven approaches
- Demonstrated alignment with the school’s mission, vision, and values of leadership, wisdom, and integrity
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned lessons that foster social-emotional, cognitive, language/literacy, and physical development
- Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes exploration, independence, and positive behavior
- Use observation and assessment data to track student progress, inform instruction, and differentiate learning experiences for individual needs
- Implement classroom routines and learning centers that support play-based and hands-on learning opportunities
- Communicate regularly and constructively with families about student progress, goals, and ways to support learning at home
- Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and leadership to align curriculum, share best practices, and participate in professional learning communities
- Model and promote positive relationships and social-emotional strategies; use restorative and trauma-informed approaches as appropriate
- Plan and participate in family engagement activities, conferences, and school events
- Maintain accurate records, prepare progress reports, and contribute to program documentation and licensing requirements
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives as requested by leadership
- Support classroom transitions, outdoor/playtime supervision, and school routines to ensure student safety and well-being
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Principal
About Cap Cana Heritage School
GH6W+474, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Cap Cana Heritage School is an educational community located in the exclusive area of Cap Cana, Punta Cana in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. Founded in 2007, Cap Cana Heritage School is the third school in the Educación Integral network, an organization with many years of academic and administrative experience in the K-12 international education sector. Cap Cana Heritage School is an independent institution officially founded as a private, non-sectarian, international school. Since its creation, CCHS has offered an educational program for Dominican and international students interested in a U.S.-type curriculum preschool through high school.
Mission Statement:
To provide a student-centered environment based on high expectations that actively promotes leadership, wisdom, and integrity by fostering creative, critical thinkers who are lifelong learners, caring human beings and responsible global citizens.
Vision Statement:
To be a true learning community that is committed to the pursuit of excellence, leadership and personal integrity.
Student Outcomes:
-To develop competencies in the use of technology and information
-To develop competencies in critical thinking and investigative learning
-To develop competencies in creative arts and cultural awareness
-To develop competencies in social and personal responsibility
-To develop competencies in learning to learn
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Early Childhood Teacher
Job Description
POSITION: Early Childhood Teacher
REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Principal
FTE: Full Time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Cap Cana Heritage School (CCHS) is a monolingual, American-type private school located in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Representing a diverse and international community with over 25 nationalities, CCHS is accredited by Cognia, the world's largest accreditation organization. The 10-acre campus features spacious classrooms and facilities, emphasizing a student-centered philosophy. CCHS promotes high expectations, leadership, wisdom, and integrity, fostering creative and critical thinkers who are responsible and respectful global citizens.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Early Childhood teacher located in Punta Cana. The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, and physical development of young children. The role focuses on creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment aligned with the school’s philosophy and curriculum, monitoring student progress through observation and assessment, and collaborating with colleagues and families to support each child’s growth. The teacher models best practices, engages in continuous professional learning, and contributes to a culture of reflective practice and student-centered instruction.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Professional development funds, health care, pension fund
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified educator in Early Childhood Education
- Minimum 3–5 years successful teaching experience in Early Childhood settings (preschool/Kinder)
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated implementation of early learning curricula and developmentally appropriate practices
- Experience with formative assessment, observational assessment tools, and data-informed instruction
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; culturally responsive practice
- Commitment to child-centered, play-based and inquiry-driven approaches
- Demonstrated alignment with the school’s mission, vision, and values of leadership, wisdom, and integrity
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned lessons that foster social-emotional, cognitive, language/literacy, and physical development
- Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes exploration, independence, and positive behavior
- Use observation and assessment data to track student progress, inform instruction, and differentiate learning experiences for individual needs
- Implement classroom routines and learning centers that support play-based and hands-on learning opportunities
- Communicate regularly and constructively with families about student progress, goals, and ways to support learning at home
- Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and leadership to align curriculum, share best practices, and participate in professional learning communities
- Model and promote positive relationships and social-emotional strategies; use restorative and trauma-informed approaches as appropriate
- Plan and participate in family engagement activities, conferences, and school events
- Maintain accurate records, prepare progress reports, and contribute to program documentation and licensing requirements
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives as requested by leadership
- Support classroom transitions, outdoor/playtime supervision, and school routines to ensure student safety and well-being
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Principal
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About Cap Cana Heritage School
GH6W+474, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Cap Cana Heritage School is an educational community located in the exclusive area of Cap Cana, Punta Cana in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. Founded in 2007, Cap Cana Heritage School is the third school in the Educación Integral network, an organization with many years of academic and administrative experience in the K-12 international education sector. Cap Cana Heritage School is an independent institution officially founded as a private, non-sectarian, international school. Since its creation, CCHS has offered an educational program for Dominican and international students interested in a U.S.-type curriculum preschool through high school.
Mission Statement:
To provide a student-centered environment based on high expectations that actively promotes leadership, wisdom, and integrity by fostering creative, critical thinkers who are lifelong learners, caring human beings and responsible global citizens.
Vision Statement:
To be a true learning community that is committed to the pursuit of excellence, leadership and personal integrity.
Student Outcomes:
-To develop competencies in the use of technology and information
-To develop competencies in critical thinking and investigative learning
-To develop competencies in creative arts and cultural awareness
-To develop competencies in social and personal responsibility
-To develop competencies in learning to learn
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