Early Year Teacher
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Native English speaker
Department: ACADEMIC
Report to: Segment Coordinator
General description:
Early Year Teacher is responsible for delivering quality education to students while maintaining good classroom management, disciplines, safety and well-being of the students.
Salary Range: Competitive (based on experience and qualifications)
Position Type: Full Time – Regular (Monday – Friday) (7:30am-4:45pm)
Applicants: Native English Speaker
Commencement: As Soon As Possible
Reporting Lines
- A Teacher reports directly to the Coordinator.
- The Principal, is responsible for the Performance Assurance of teachers in conjunction with the direct line manager.
This job description is current at the date below, but will be reviewed on an annual basis and following consultation with you may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the job requirements which are commensurate with the job title and year level.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pedagogy (Early Years Focus)
- Apply current, research-informed Early Years teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Deliver play-based, inquiry-led learning that balances child-initiated and adult-guided experiences
- Embed Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies through observation, questioning, and reflection
- Create learning environments where skills, content, and tasks are relevant, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate
- Promote active learning, curiosity, and exploration through purposeful play
- Use ICT appropriately to enhance learning, documentation, and communication
- Implement inclusive strategies so all learners can access the curriculum and make progress
- Support learners to develop self-regulation, independence, and early goal-setting skills
- Promote positive social interaction, communication, and emotional development
- Curriculum Design
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of Early Years curriculum frameworks and best practice
- Plan learning experiences based on curriculum learning goals, child development milestones, and the competences and mindsets defined by the HIA philosophy
- Use observation-led planning to respond to children’s interests, strengths, and next steps
- Contribute to whole-school curriculum development and monitoring processes
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan, reflect on, and refine curriculum delivery
- Assessment and Record Keeping
- Assess learners using developmentally appropriate assessment practices aligned with school expectations
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date anecdotal records and learning observations for each student
- Use assessment information to inform planning, differentiation, and targeted support
- Prepare and present clear, informative reports for parents and relevant stakeholders
- Use agreed school platforms and systems to document learning and communicate progress
- Promoting and participating in learning communities and professional development
- Engage actively in professional learning and reflective practice
- Participate fully in the Teacher Performance Assurance process
- Demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning by sharing ideas and effective practice
- Seek feedback from colleagues and leaders to continuously improve teaching and learning
- Contribute positively to collaborative planning, moderation, and professional dialogue
- Establishing a Culture for Learning
- Promote student voice and agency in age-appropriate ways
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and learning-focused classroom environment
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students based on trust and consistency
- Implement restorative and proactive strategies to support positive behaviour and relationships
- Values and Responsibilities
- Be involved in extracurricular activities to enhance the school experience for learners
- Support learners to be successful
- Engage and collaborate positively with all members of the school community
- Model the skills and attitudes of a global citizen, through presentation, personal and professional conduct
- Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, child protection, and duty of care
- Actively promote student wellbeing, safety, and emotional security
- Follow all school safeguarding policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
- Remain vigilant and responsive to concerns relating to student welfare
- Other duties and responsibilities
- Other duties may be assigned by the Segment Coordinator or Principal.
- Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Days and School Events
- Take on different roles, such as a tutor or mentor as required
- Operate within the stated policies and practices of the school
- Cooperative to ensure effective use of resources to the benefit of the school and learners
- To liaise, as/when necessary and reasonable, with other HIA campuses and schools in the GSG group.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in /Master Degree in Education, Teaching, Psychology, Sociology or other relevant fields.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- English Teaching Certificate preferred, such as TEFL or CELTA with practical training.
- Licensed/registered teacher is desirable.
- Experience in IPC/IEYC/Cambridge Curriculum is an advantage.
- Experience in similar type of work in international schools or other educational institutions.
- Good classroom management experience.
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Email.
- Clean criminal record check.
- A recognised teaching qualification (Essential)
- Experience teaching in an Early Years setting (Essential)
- Strong understanding of play-based and developmentally appropriate practice (Essential)
- Strong communication skills in English (Essential)
- Commitment to professional growth and collaboration (Essential)
- Experience in an international school or bilingual setting (Desirable)
- Familiarity with international Early Years frameworks (Desirable)
- Experience using digital platforms for learning documentation and parent communication (Desirable)
