Lead Teacher Job in Toddlers Den

Just like we want our youngest learners to be open-minded, curious, passionate and balanced individuals, we want our educators to embody and demonstrate the same attributes. Experience as an early years educator, ideally in an IB environment, will enable you to take on the role of a Lead Teacher at our Toddler s Den. You will be responsible for the learning and development of all young learners in your class. Some of your specific responsibilities as Lead Teacher at Toddler s Den include:

Learning Environment
• Creating an inclusive, caring and play-based environment that is suited to each child s individual strengths, developmental needs and areas of interest
• Creating opportunities for all children to direct their own learning and explorations
• Establishing sound classroom management practices through modelling of positive behaviour, rich communication and ample opportunities
Implementing Curriculum
• Drawing on the knowledge of early childhood development to plan appropriate learning experiences in an inquiry-based format
• Collaboratively planning with other teachers to design meaningful learning experiences and projects on a daily, weekly and unit level
• Using a wide range of teaching strategies like scaffolding, differentiation and inquiry to address different ability levels, learning styles and interests , including for children with special needs
Documentation and Reporting
• Observing and documenting/reporting every child s learning and development progress
• Communicating this progress to parents and working together with them to support student learning
Professional Development
• Identifying and participating in professional development opportunities that improve theoretical knowledge, enhance skills and enable collaboration with other educators and professionals
Technology Integration
• Using technology to plan engaging and immersive educational experiences
• Documenting every child s learning and development progress with technology and using the data to personalise their classroom learning

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated and genuine appreciation for children and their capabilities
• Commitment to building collaborative partnerships with children, colleagues, families
• Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Education or in a related field (preferably in Early Childhood/Elementary Education)
• At least two years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting
• Knowledgeable about theories that underpin Early Childhood Education in the areas of child development, curriculum design, teaching and learning practices
• Experience in backwards planning of units, lessons, activities and assessments
• Effective communication skills in the English language - written and oral
• Strong planning, organisational and relational skills
• Ability to learn from direct and honest feedback
• Willingness to provide guidance and mentorship to your class teaching team
• Passion for continued research in the field of 21st-century education