POSITION TITLE: Early Years Lead Teacher (English)

LOCATION CAMPUS CATEGORY TYPE
Beijing, China Various Early Childhood Education Full-Time

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 RESPONSIBILITY
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


QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field
• Valid teacher accreditation/certification
• 2+ years of teaching experience in Early Child Development, Developmental Appropriate Practices or related field
• English native 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


Please send your cover letter, resume and copies of qualifications to us