International Class Teacher (Preschool) - Saudi Arabia

As a Class Teacher, your role will involve:

• Maintaining a high level of teaching excellence and professionalism.
• Creating a stimulating classroom atmosphere that promotes active learning both inside and outside.
• Recognizing and honoring each child's social, cultural, and religious background while demonstrating respect and tolerance.
• Assisting in the management of students' pastoral care, health, welfare, and behavior, particularly for those in your assigned class.
• Conducting lessons in accordance with the school's policies and guidelines.
• Utilizing a range of effective teaching and nurturing strategies to ensure quality learning that aligns with EtonHouse's 'Inquire-Think-Learn' philosophy and professional standards.
• Providing planning documents that detail specific learning goals, differentiated tasks, additional needs, extensions, and assessments to the Principal or designated authority.
• Engaging in professional conversations with colleagues about students while upholding confidentiality regarding all information.
• Promoting equal opportunities for all students and celebrating diversity in line with KSA Ministry of Education directives.
• Inspiring students to take pride in their surroundings and nurturing respect and concern for others, thus contributing to a supportive school community.
• Managing all aspects of classroom organization, including equipment maintenance and ensuring a tidy, accessible learning environment.
• Crafting an inviting and thoughtfully organized classroom that encourages independent learning, incorporating stimuli that reflect each child's interests, developmental level, and ongoing inquiries.
• Tracking and documenting literacy, numeracy, and other developmental progress as per the school's literacy and numeracy programs.
• Collaborating with the Principal and fellow staff to establish effective student assessment procedures and portfolios, keeping accurate records of achievements, learning journals for each child, and preparing necessary reports.
• Acknowledging the significance of documentation in our program and celebrating the learning journey over final results throughout the school.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents, both formally and informally, through various channels such as newsletters, daily updates, arrival and dismissal notifications, reports, and journals.
• Fostering positive and effective relationships with the parents of your students.
• Participating in school events and collaborative planning sessions.
• Guiding, motivating, and overseeing support teachers in their roles.
• Assisting in the collaborative planning of additional workshops, holiday camps, and events.

As a Team Member, you will:

• Collaborate with staff during both short- and long-term planning meetings.
• Share responsibility for displays and shared learning spaces throughout the school.
• Actively participate in school committees, sharing your skills and talents while fostering team development.
• Lead year group meetings and collaborative planning/professional development sessions.
• Remain receptive to new ideas and contribute to the school’s future initiatives.
• Engage in appraisal processes and in-service training that support your personal, professional, and career growth, as well as that of 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 an equivalent qualification 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 required if the applicant does not hold a degree in Education.
• Familiarity with the IB PYP and/or the Reggio Emilia approach, along with relevant training, is highly regarded.
• A readiness to learn about inquiry-based learning is essential.
• Applicants must apply via the WhatSchool platform.