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Kindergarten Program Head Teacher - Learning Jungle School - Cambodia

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the team of teachers in the kindergarten program to archive school goals
Represent the school in the Media and during school events when requested by the school
Prepare the academic master plan to ensure the high teaching quality of Learning Jungle
Develop, review and update the school program, curriculum and teaching materials in the kindergarten program
Lead and assist the teaching staff in the implementation of school curriculum and make sure that the student learning outcome and care meet the school requirements
Supervise, review and ensure the lesson plans of teachers follow the school curriculum
Lead, coordinate and assist teachers in the preparation of lesson plans and worksheets in accordance with the school program and curriculum
Supervise and coordinate with teachers to ensure safety, hygiene, and stimulating environment in the classroom
Plan, prepare and provide professional training to teaching staff members
Review progress reports of teachers
Produce all necessary reports in accordance with school policy
Maintain the good relationships with parents and make sure that teaching staff maintain the good and respectful relation with parents and provide best support to parents and students
Ensure that in each classroom children are protected from any hazards that are a threat to their physical safety and their emotional well-being
Monitor the overall condition of all child care space and any other areas the children may utilize (i.e. safe, clean, neat) and notify the program supervisor/campus manager and/or submit maintenance requests when necessary
Report any and all concerns regarding student, staff and parents to the program supervisor/campus manager if any
Serve as a fill in teacher in case of emergecy leave, long planned leave of any teaching staff under responsibility and in case of special staffing requirement or other circumstances required by the school
Perform other related tasks as required by program supervisor/campus manager in the improving of the kindergarten program

Posted: September 2018

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Start Date	November 2018
Contract Length	2 years
Eligible Candidates	Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary
Monthly Salary	USD 2000 - 2500
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Generous holiday package: 23 days paid public holidays per year + 18 days paid annual leave + 6 days paid annual sick leave + 2 weeks paid semester breaks per year
Round trip airfare and medical insurance
Visa and Work Permit- reimbursed upon completion of contract
Lunch provided if working at the Elementary campus
Assistance in finding the accommodation provided
Airport pick up provided
After the completion of the 1st year of the contract the salary range will increase to 2500$-2800$

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License TESL/TEFL Diploma Level Other Certification
Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Major	Early Childhood Education or any related filed
Additional School Requirements
Native English speakers preferred Must love working with young children and helping them to develop all 5 developmental domains of skills Willingness to learn and improve the program and staff teaching skills Must be reliable and have a high sense of responsibility Must be well organized, honest, flexible, have a positive attitude and good work ethic Must comply with school teaching standards and requirements

About the School

Learning Jungle International School is a proud provider of quality education and care for children and families in the communities it serves. Guided by our centre policies and procedures that are rigorously implemented, our centres provide the highest Canadian standards of quality education and a learning environment that continually exceed the most stringent requirements of local legislation. Our promise is to create a positive learning environment where children have a sense of belonging and well-being. At Learning Jungle, we recognize that early childhood is an extraordinary time that sets the stage for all the years to follow. We believe: All children are capable, curious and full of potential Children learn best through developmentally appropriate programs Parent engagement is important in a child’s development. A child’s progress should be measurable Our promise is to create a positive learning environment where children have a sense of belonging and well-being. We offer programs that encourage creativity, focus and engagement to support optimal development (social, emotional, language, cognitive and physical). We ensure: Educators engage families regularly to understand and discuss each child’s individual needs Educators plan activities and lesson plans to foster every child’s learning through exploration, play and inquiry Families have opportunities to learn and provide feedback about their child’s progress by accessing online portfolios that showcase lesson plans, pictures and daily reports Educators are provided teacher training, and are supported by our Learning Jungle Expert Group and technology Physical environments are safe, healthy and inviting