Job Announcement

Primary Homeroom Teacher, and Early Years Homeroom Teacher

with Japanese International School of Phnom Penh Co., Ltd.

BTDC-ID: 42586
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

We are now looking for qualified candidates to fulfill the positions below:

Announcement Positions

Primary Homeroom Teacher

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Department:Teaching

Working Hours:Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Job Summary

The Primary Homeroom Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports students' academic, social, emotional, and personal development.

At JISPP, we value inquiry-based learning, student independence, critical thinking, and meaningful learning experiences. As an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school, we seek teachers who are committed to high-quality teaching, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

The Homeroom Teacher leads the classroom team and works closely with assistant teachers, parents, and school management.

Working Conditions

Full-time position involving classroom teaching, student supervision, and participation in school activities. Occasional meetings, training, or school events may take place outside regular working hours.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Teaching and Learning​
  • ​Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons aligned with JISPP's curriculum.​
  • ​​Teach core subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as​ ​assigned.​
  • ​​Use inquiry-based and student-centered approaches to develop critical thinking,​ ​creativity, problem-solving, and independence.​
  • ​Differentiate instruction to meet students' individual learning needs and abilities.​
  • ​​Participate in collaborative planning, assessment, and reflection.​
  • Classroom Management and Student Wellbeing​
  • ​​Maintain a safe, inclusive, organized, and stimulating classroom environment.​
  • Establish clear expectations and guide student behavior through positive and respectful​ ​approaches.​
  • ​​Encourage responsibility, independence, collaboration, and positive relationships.​
  • ​​Actively supervise students and follow school safety, safeguarding, health, and​ ​incident-reporting procedures.​
  • Student Assessment and Documentation​
  • ​Regularly assess students' academic progress, skills, and overall development.​
  • ​Maintain accurate learning records, assessment documentation, and student progress​ ​reports.​
  • ​Use assessment results to adjust instruction and provide appropriate learning support.​
  • ​Provide constructive feedback to students to support their progress and improvement.​
  • Classroom Leadership and Teamwork​
  • Lead and coordinate the classroom team, including guiding and supporting assistant​ ​teachers.​
  • ​Communicate classroom plans, responsibilities, and expectations clearly.​
  • ​​Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to maintain teaching quality and​ ​school standards.​
  • Parent Communication​
  • ​Maintain warm, professional, and regular communication with parents.​
  • ​Share meaningful updates on students' learning, academic progress, and wellbeing.​
  • ​Address routine concerns appropriately and refer sensitive matters to school​ ​management.​
  • Professional Development and School Responsibilities​
  • ​Support the implementation of JISPP's IB PYP approach, including inquiry-based​ ​learning, collaborative unit planning, and reflection.​
  • ​Participate in professional development, school meetings, events, and activities.​
  • ​Follow school policies, complete assigned documentation on time, and maintain​ ​professional conduct.​
  • ​​Welcome feedback and continuously improve teaching practices.​
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education, Elementary Education, Education, or a related​ ​field preferred.​
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Previous teaching experience in primary or elementary education preferred.​
  • ​Good understanding of primary curriculum, child development, and effective teaching​ ​practices.​
  • ​Strong English communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.​
  • ​Ability to teach core primary subjects and support different learning abilities.​
  • ​Ability to lead and work collaboratively with assistant teachers.​
  • ​Experience with inquiry-based learning or IB PYP teaching is an advantage.​
Soft Skills
  • We are looking for teachers who are caring, patient, creative, responsible, proactive,​ ​collaborative, and open to feedback, with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning​ ​and development.​
 
 

Early Years Homeroom Teacher

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Department: Teaching

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Job Summary

The Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children's overall development, confidence, and independence.

At JISPP, we value play-based and inquiry-based learning, positive guidance, and meaningful relationships. As an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school, we seek teachers who are committed to children's learning, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

The Homeroom Teacher leads the classroom team and works closely with assistant teachers, parents, and school management.

Working Conditions

Full-time position involving active engagement and supervision of young children, including standing, walking, bending, and participation in physical activities. Occasional meetings, training, or school events may take place outside regular working hours.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Teaching and Learning​
  • ​Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with​ ​JISPP's curriculum.​
  • ​Use play-based and inquiry-based approaches to develop children's curiosity,​ ​creativity, thinking, and independence.​
  • Support early literacy, numeracy, communication, and social-emotional​development.​
  • ​​Adapt teaching strategies to meet children's individual developmental needs.​
  • ​Participate in collaborative planning, assessment, and reflection.​
  • Classroom Management and Child Wellbeing​
  • ​Maintain a safe, inclusive, organized, and stimulating classroom environment.​
  • ​Guide children's behavior through positive reinforcement, modeling, redirection,​ ​and respectful communication.​
  • Encourage independence, responsibility, social skills, and positive relationships.​
  • ​Actively supervise children and follow school safety, safeguarding, health, and​ ​incident-reporting procedures.​
  • Child Assessment and Documentation​
  • Observe and assess children's learning and developmental progress.​
  • ​Maintain learning records, documentation, and student progress reports.​
  • Use observations and assessments to improve teaching and support individual​ ​children.​
  • Classroom Leadership and Teamwork​
  • Lead and coordinate the classroom team, including guiding and supporting​ ​assistant teachers.​
  • Communicate classroom plans, responsibilities, and expectations clearly.​
  • ​Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to maintain teaching​ ​quality and school standards.​
  • Parent Communication​
  • Maintain warm, professional, and regular communication with parents.​
  • ​Share meaningful updates on children's learning, progress, and wellbeing.​
  • ​Address routine concerns appropriately and refer sensitive matters to school​ ​management.​
  • Professional Development and School Responsibilities​
  • ​Support the implementation of JISPP's IB PYP approach, including inquiry-based​ ​learning and collaborative unit planning.​
  • ​Participate in professional development, school meetings, events, and activities.​
  • ​Follow school policies, complete assigned documentation on time, and maintain​ ​professional conduct.​
  • ​Welcome feedback and continuously improve teaching practices.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field​ ​preferred.​
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Previous teaching experience in early childhood or primary education preferred.​
  • ​Good understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching​ ​practices.​
  • ​Strong English communication, classroom management, and organizational​ ​skills.​
  • ​Ability to lead and work collaboratively with assistant teachers.​
  • ​Experience with play-based, inquiry-based, or IB PYP teaching is an advantage.​
Soft Skills
  • We are looking for teachers who are caring, patient, creative, responsible, proactive,​ ​collaborative, and open to feedback, with a genuine passion for working with young​ ​children.​
 

How to Apply

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send your CV, and Cover letter to email address provided in the contact details.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • No. 69, St. 313, Sangkat Boeng Kak Ti Pir, Khan Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Japanese International School of Phnom Penh Co., Ltd.
 
Phone
 
Email