Early Years Lead Teacher

House of Knowledge

Beijing, China

Start August 2019

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 5

Student Level:

Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

2+ years of teaching experience in Early Child Development, Developmental Appropriate Practices or related field
Native English speaker
Dedication to international, multicultural, visionary education and positive school culture
Excellent communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as professional attitude/disposition
Ability to effectively manage a classroom, plan, organize and implement educational activities
Ability to make decisions on behalf of children to protect their well-being
Intellectual agility, open-mindedness, confidence, stress resistance
Ability to manage confidential information
Basic IT proficiency
Additional skills in areas such as music, sports, technology, arts and crafts are an advantage

Job Benefits:

A foreign-managed school with a focus on quality and individual attention to students
Continuous professional development in Reggio Emilia and IPC
Competitive salary and benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage
Annual flight allowance
Paid school holidays
Free lunch

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years Lead Teacher to join our international Kindergarten. The Early Years Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic and social-emotional growth and development of all children in their classroom. Our programs are divided into toddler (18 months–3 years) and preschool/Pre-K (3-5 years) age classrooms. The Early Years Lead Teacher develops partnerships with parents/caregivers to engage and encourage their participation in the program. The Early Years Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance regarding all children’s personal and school internal information and works collegially with other staff members of House of Knowledge.

Duties and responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage classroom with up to 20 children
Plan and deliver project units based on the International Early Years Curriculum and Reggio Emilia, utilizing a broad range of appropriate techniques, strategies and materials
Schedule, plan and conduct fieldtrips, school events and extracurricular activities
Academic assessment and portfolio documentation
Maintain partnership and effective home-school communication with parents/caregivers
Maintain team meetings, support, guidance and be a role model for other teaching staff
Ensure a safe, healthy, exciting, challenging and collaborative learning environment

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