Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled, nurturing, and reflective Early Childhood Teacher to join our school. The ideal candidate has strong classroom practice, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young learners during their foundational years of development. This role includes teaching an American Curriculum in the early childhood grades, fostering students’ cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development through engaging, play-based, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The successful candidate will create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning while building strong partnerships with families to support each child’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Teach early childhood students using an American Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Plan engaging, play-based, and hands-on learning experiences that promote early literacy, numeracy, language, and inquiry skills.
- Use ongoing observation and formative assessment to monitor children’s progress and inform instruction.
- Differentiate learning experiences to meet the developmental needs, interests, and abilities of all children.
- Foster children’s social-emotional development, independence, self-regulation, and positive learning behaviors through a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
Relationships & Classroom Culture
- Build warm, respectful relationships with students and families
- Maintain a calm, well-structured classroom with clear expectations and routines
- Support students’ social–emotional learning through daily interactions
Collaboration
- Work closely with grade-level colleagues and school leaders
- Participate in curriculum planning, professional learning, and schoolwide initiatives
- Contribute to consistent instructional practices across the division
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and communication
- Communicate regularly with parents in a clear, professional, and supportive manner
- Engage in reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional growth
- Participate in school events and community activities
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (required)
- Teaching license/certification (required)
- Native English speaker (required)
- Early childhood teaching experience preferred
- Experience with the American Curriculum (Common Core/AERO) is an advantage
- Experience teaching multilingual learners is helpful