International Class Teacher (Pre-Nursery and Early Years) - Bhutan

Job Description

Responsible to: Principal

As a Class Teacher, to:

• Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.
  

• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.
  

• Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.
  

• Use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning takes place.
  

• Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or other authorized officer.
  

• Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.
  

• Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.
  

• Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.
  

• Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room.
  

• Create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning.
  

• Collaborate with Principal and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios.
  

• Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide reports as necessary.
  

• Build positive links between yourself and parents of children in your care.
  

• Guide, motivate and monitor classroom helpers in carrying out their tasks
  

As a Team Member, to:

• Collaborate with staff in long term planning.
  

• Take corporate responsibility for displays throughout the school.
  

• Share management and delivery of assemblies.
  

• Offer and receive advice and guidance on issues which affect the whole school’s performance and ethos.
  

• Share your expertise.
  

• Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training that provide personal, professional and career development.
  

Qualifications

• At least 2 – 5 years relevant professional teaching experience in early childhood;
  

• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or Education or equivalent, which is obtained from a recognised University or College involving not less than 3 years full time study;
  

• Teachers Certificates, Diplomas or other Teacher Accreditation courses and certification are required if the applicant’s degree is not in Education;
  

• IB PYP or IPC course and training are highly valued;
  

• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry based learning is required;
  

• Applicants must provide original copies of their Certificates and academic transcripts for authentication;
  

• International experience, especially in Asia is highly regarded;