International Class Teacher (Preschool) - Saudi Arabia
About This Role
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As a Class Teacher, your responsibilities will include:
• Upholding a high standard of teaching practice and professionalism.
• Fostering an engaging classroom environment that encourages active learning, both indoors and outdoors.
• Acknowledging and valuing each child’s social, cultural, and religious background, and modeling mutual respect and tolerance.
• Participating in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare, and behavior of all students, particularly those in your assigned class.
• Delivering lessons according to the school’s established policies and guidelines.
• Employing a variety of effective teaching and nurturing methods to ensure quality learning aligns with EtonHouse's 'Inquire-Think-Learn' philosophy and professional standards.
• Providing planning documents that outline specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, additional needs, extensions, and assessments to the Principal or designated individual.
• Engaging in professional discussions with colleagues regarding students, while maintaining confidentiality about all information.
• Ensuring equal opportunities for all students, reflecting and celebrating diversity in accordance with the KSA Ministry of Education directives.
• Encouraging students to take pride in their environment and foster respect and concern for others, contributing to a caring school community.
• Overseeing all aspects of classroom management, including the upkeep of equipment and maintaining an organized, accessible classroom environment.
• Designing an engaging and thoughtfully arranged classroom that promotes independent learning with stimuli that reflect each child’s interests, developmental stage, and ongoing inquiries.
• Monitoring and documenting literacy, numeracy, and other developmental milestones in accordance with the school's literacy and numeracy programs.
• Collaborating with the Principal and staff in developing effective pupil assessment procedures and portfolios, maintaining accurate records of achievements, learning journals for each child, and preparing reports as needed.
• Recognizing the importance of documentation in our program and celebrating the process over final outcomes throughout the school.
• Regularly communicating with parents, both formally and informally, through various means such as newsletters, daily communications, arrival and dismissal updates, reports, and journals.
• Building positive, effective relationships with the parents of your students.
• Participating in school events and collaborative planning sessions.
• Guiding, motivating, and monitoring support teachers in fulfilling their roles.
• Assisting with the collaborative planning of additional workshops, holiday camps, and events.
As a Team Member, you will:
• Work collaboratively with staff during short- and long-term planning meetings.
• Share responsibility for displays and communal learning spaces throughout the school.
• Actively engage in school committees, sharing your skills and talents while promoting team growth.
• Lead year group meetings and collaborative planning/professional development sessions.
• Remain open to new ideas and support the school’s future development.
• Take part in appraisal procedures and in-service training that facilitate personal, professional, and career development for yourself and your associate teachers.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant professional teaching experience in early childhood education.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent from a recognized University or College, requiring at least 3 years of full-time study.
• Teaching Certificates, Diplomas, or other Teacher Accreditation courses and certifications are necessary if the applicant’s degree is not in Education.
• Knowledge of IB PYP and/or the Reggio Emilia approach, along with relevant training, is highly valued.
• A willingness to learn about inquiry-based learning is essential.
• Applicants must present original copies of their Certificates and academic transcripts for verification.
• International experience, particularly in the Middle East, is highly regarded.