Position Overview

SISU School of Ulaanbaatar seeks a dedicated Primary Homeroom Teacher to provide engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate education aligned with the Finnish National Core Curriculum and SISU’s curriculum framework.

The teacher is responsible for students’ academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development, while creating a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, creativity, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Curriculum Planning

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons across assigned primary subjects in English.
• Translate curriculum objectives into clear learning goals, appropriate activities, and meaningful assessments.
• Apply student-centred methods, including inquiry, hands-on learning, interdisciplinary projects, and collaborative activities.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varied abilities, language proficiency, and learning needs.
• Develop students’ literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning skills.
• Work with specialist teachers to ensure a balanced and coordinated learning experience.

2. Assessment and Student Progress

• Use formative and summative assessments to evaluate understanding and guide teaching.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, achievement, attendance, and relevant interventions.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback that helps students understand their next learning steps.
• Prepare clear and accurate report cards and progress reports within school deadlines.
• Develop and review Individual Learning Plans in collaboration with students, parents, and relevant staff.
• Participate in Individual Learning Plan meetings, including the school’s October and March meetings.

3. Homeroom Leadership and Student Wellbeing

• Establish a safe, welcoming, and organised classroom with clear routines and expectations.
• Support students’ social and emotional development, confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging.
• Teach and model respectful communication, responsibility, cooperation, and positive behaviour.
• Address behaviour concerns consistently in accordance with school policy, using restorative approaches where appropriate.
• Monitor student wellbeing and promptly refer concerns to school leadership, the counsellor, or the special education teacher.
• Supervise students during assigned duties, transitions, school events, and educational visits.

4. Inclusion and Learning Support

• Identify students who may require additional support or further challenge.
• Collaborate with the special education teacher, counsellor, and academic leadership to implement appropriate support strategies.
• Make reasonable classroom adjustments and monitor their effectiveness.
• Support students learning English as an additional language through accessible instructions, suitable resources, and targeted practice.
• Promote respect for cultural differences and individual learning needs.

5. Parent Communication

• Build professional, constructive relationships with parents and guardians.
• Communicate regularly about students’ learning, progress, wellbeing, and classroom activities through approved school channels.
• Inform parents promptly about significant concerns and work together on practical support plans.
• Conduct parent meetings professionally and maintain appropriate records.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain professional communication boundaries.

6. Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

• Follow the school’s safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and confidentiality procedures.
• Report safeguarding concerns, bullying, injuries, and other incidents promptly through the required reporting process.
• Maintain professional boundaries and demonstrate fairness, integrity, and respect.
• Meet expectations for punctuality, attendance, preparation, and assigned responsibilities.
• Follow the school’s policies, staff Code of Conduct, and reporting requirements.

7. Collaboration and School Participation

• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment, resources, and student support.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school activities.
• Contribute to assemblies, celebrations, extracurricular activities, and other assigned school responsibilities.
• Reflect on teaching practice and use feedback to improve.
• Complete an organised handover of student records, learning progress, and teaching materials when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A bachelor’s degree in Primary Education, Elementary Education, or a relevant field with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant primary classroom teaching experience.
• Strong spoken and written English, with the ability to teach effectively in English.
• A sound understanding of child development, differentiated instruction, assessment, and classroom management.
• Ability to support students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Desirable

• Experience with the Finnish National Core Curriculum or a similar student-centred curriculum.
• Experience in an international school.
• Experience supporting English language learners and students with additional learning needs.
• Familiarity with inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and educational technology.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be caring, patient, dependable, and adaptable, with high expectations for every student. They will demonstrate initiative, cultural sensitivity, openness to feedback, and a commitment to building positive relationships across the school community.