International Primary Programme Vice Principal
Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
- Represent the programme at the assigned campuses by supporting and collaborating with the Programme Principal to ensure overall alignment and effective programme delivery.
- Take the lead and exercise discretion to foster and maintain positive relationships with parents and other members of the community, in the best interests of the students.
- Assist the Programme Principal with the allocation of effective, programme-specific resources.
- Support management with maintaining WASC accreditation by facilitating the achievement of schoolwide action plan (SWAP) indicators pertinent to their programme, supporting management with SWAP updates and taking a leading role where required in the accreditation processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to maximise student learning and growth within the programme at their assigned campus.
- Conduct or facilitate professional development, primarily for the teaching cohort or, where appropriate, for other school stakeholders as well.
- Communicate programme requirements to all stakeholders through emails, meetings, newsletters, and other selected platforms.
- Collaborate with the programme management team, teaching cohort, HR, and other relevant departments to recruit, manage, and monitor programme staff performance for the assigned campus.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education, with a teaching licence.
- English as a first language (or evidence of highly proficient use of English in professional settings).
- Solid experience in teaching the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Programme.
- Solid experience in coaching and mentoring teachers at required levels.
- Demonstrated reputable personal and professional integrity.
- Experience and familiarity in curriculum management, accreditation and compliance are a plus.
- Familiarity with a trust-based approach and restorative practices is an advantage.
School Counsellor
Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
- Develop a social-emotional learning and counselling system across all campuses for all students.
- Establish effective intervention practices, record and file systems as well as confidentiality protocols.
- Manage a counselling office with an organized and open schedule for students seeking the service.
- Work with the school health and safety committee to collaborate on student wellbeing matters.
- Work closely and ensure a systematic flow of information between academic teams, departments and other student support counterparts such as the language learning support teachers, the medical staff, as well as other stakeholders, including the service providers from CARE to ensure that holistic approaches are in place
- Work with the Focus on Learning (FOL) committee to provide evidence and reflections on the work achievement, progress and continuing improvement plans.
- Work with the management to introduce programs that promote students' wellbeing and positive behavioural development.
- Consult with Principals and teachers on matters relating to attendance, misconduct, and incidents and look for trends to assist the school in managing these issues in a proactive and systemic manner
- Facilitate community social service partnerships and linkages for the school
- Provide information material to the community engagement team for promoting social and emotional learning via social and other media.
- Provide orientation and training to other staff members in matters related to social-emotional learning
- Contribute towards and take part in the efforts of the Centre for Wellbeing and Career Excellence (CWCE) to enhance the wellbeing of students.
- Facilitate parent workshops when required.
- If needed, meet with parents of students receiving counselling.
- Attend case review meetings and the different program grade-level meetings.
- Participate in Child Protection cases and support Crisis Response.
- Cambodian national or a fluent Khmer speaker (native level).
- Bachelor or higher degree in Psychology, and evidence of experience in providing counselling.
- Qualification or experience in counselling younger children is desirable yet not mandatory.
- Native-level English proficiency.
- Self-directed and high level of self-awareness.
- Experience working in an international school setting is highly desirable.
- Excellent counselling and mediation skills, preferably following a restorative approach.
- Compassionate, organized, flexible and team-player
- Excellent record of professional and personal integrity
International Programme Teachers
Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
- Job Responsibilities:
- Instruct the set curriculum and prepare in advance all materials and lessons
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning by utilising a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
- Prepare lesson plans, outlining what will be covered in the class
- Complete student report cards in each term/semester for each student
- Create newsletters and/or other communication materials for the class
- Maintain facilities, resources, and materials in his/her classroom and the school
- Provide care and ensure the safety and well-being of every child in the school, ensuring adequate supervision of safe recreation and play periods for the students during class recess or break times.
- Organise Parent-Teacher conferences at the end of each term/semester
- Attend all school functions, public seminars and other professional development activities
- Perform other reasonable tasks requested by the school management
- Ethical Responsibilities
- Observe strictly the FIS Policies, Internal Rules and Protocols
- Make use of constructive criticism and avoid the use of sarcasm, undue criticism, inappropriate language, and behaviour.
- Observe professional lines of supervision and communication at all times, inside and outside the school and the community.
- Respect and protect the confidentiality of student records and information
- Bachelor Degree in Education or Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and/or a degree in a relevant field with a valid teaching licence.
- Experienced in teaching the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Program.
- English as a first language or proof of excellent professional English proficiency
- Demonstrated passion for teaching and working with children and young people
- Demonstrated professional and personal integrity
- Clean criminal record/background check from home country or where applicable.
Class Facilitator
Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
- Communicate with the students, parents, teachers and offices and supervise the students to ensure that they check in and check out properly for their classes.
- Work with classroom teachers to deliver lessons based on the set curriculum, including lesson planning and preparation, conducting learning and reading group activities, behavioral management, classroom organization and management as well as the use of materials.
- Assist the assigned teacher in supervising an individual or a group of students during break time, play time, field trips other and recreational activities.
- Work with all stakeholders including teachers, parents, learning support team and the school management to assist students with special needs in their individual learning and inclusion programs.
- Take turns to carry out supporting duties such as nap time duty, meal time duty and playground duty as requested and scheduled by the management.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, professional development activities and school events per schedule.
- Assist in the organization of the Parent-Teacher Conferences at the end of each term.
- Help to effectively maintain and manage the classroom facilities, resources, and materials.
- Strictly follow the school’s child protection policy.
- Cambodian national
- University-level education, continuing or graduated, preferably in the field of education, law, international relation, science, social science and psychology.
- Demonstrated communication, teamwork and independent thinking skills.
- High-level of English proficiency
- Aspired to work in the field of education, particularly with young children.
- Adaptable to changes and diverse working environments.
- Willingness to continue learning and develop a professional career in an educational setting.
- Proof of reputable personal and professional integrity and records.
Holistic Development Teaching Coordinator
Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development, Agency Building and Teaching
- Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum on Health, Safety, Wellbeing, Social Emotional Learning, and Career Orientation in collaboration with the subject leaders and other campus counterparts, ensuring alignment with the school-wide Student Learner Outcomes (SLOs) and agreed academic curriculum - including short-term and long-term instructional plans that encompass community services.
- Identify and deliver age-appropriate lessons/campaign messages on child protection and safeguarding to foster a culture of safety, responsibility, and respect across campuses.
- Create an engaging, student-centered classroom environment using diverse and inclusive teaching strategies for the students to engage in their learning.
- Integrate service learning into the curriculum to encourage students to contribute actively to their local and global communities, supporting SLOs in leadership and compassionate citizenship.
- Create newsletters and other communication materials for the class, ensuring transparency and engagement with parents.
- Complete student report cards in each term/semester for each student and maintain confidential records and reports for mandatory career guidance for grade 8, 11 and 12.
- Organize Parent-Teacher conferences at the end of each term/semester to discuss student progress.
- Attend all school functions, public seminars and other professional development activities
- Career Orientation and Holistic Coaching for Students’ Success
- Act as a trusted point of contact for student safety concerns in collaboration with the school’s Child Protection Team to ensure the students’ overall wellbeing and success readiness.
- Develop a career and higher education orientation program for all Secondary students and assist them in developing career plans, including educational pathways, training programs, community events, internships, and job search strategies.
- Conduct assessments to identify students' interests, skills, values, strength as well as areas for development and personalizing career pathways and plannings.
- Monitor, track, and evaluate as well as ensure the timely feedback and interventions on the students' progress in subject-specific competencies such as self-awareness and responsible decision-making by collaboratively developing Table of Specification that aligns with summative assessments for all grades, including the exams for grades 9-12, in accordance to the graduation requirements.
- Establish and maintain a platform to communicate with and engage alumni in school activities as well as tracking their university and career placements and success rate/data.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, job market demands, and career development resources to provide accurate and relevant information to students.
- Community Engagement and Wellbeing Coordination
- Work with the Focus on Learning Committee (Senior Leadership Team) on the development and achievement of the relevant schoolwide action plan goals and to provide evidence and reflection on the work achievement, progress and continuing improvement plans.
- Work with the Community Engagement team to establish aspired cooperation with other academic institutions with the aim to provide comprehensive career and academic orientation and opportunities to the students.
- Provide to the Community Engagement team information to promote the school’s initiatives in the area of student career advising via social and other media
- Establish connections with alumni to build a broader community for Footprints International School.
- Organize and lead regular meetings, including but not limited to grade level meetings, to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for enhancing academic, career and wellbeing programs.
- Organize training sessions and workshops for staff to enhance their skills in supporting students' career and wellbeing needs.
- Maintain regular communication with the CWCE to support the implementation of wellbeing strategies across the programme.
- Recognised teaching qualification with at least 2 years practical experience as a teacher within an international secondary school program.
- Knowledge of career assessment tools, career advising techniques, and career development theories. Certification or license in career counseling or related areas is a plus.
- Native-level English proficiency with strong communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills to work effectively with diverse student populations.
- Experience in career counseling, advising, or related roles, preferably in an educational or counseling setting.
- Effectively manage time in a collegial manner using Google Suite tools, fostering collaboration and ensuring efficient workflow among team members.
- Experience of working with the established systems of practice within Footprints International School is a plus.
- A team leader and player and visionary for holistic development in education.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect student privacy, and adhere to ethical guidelines in career advising and guidance practices.
- Exemplary record of professional and personal integrity.
- Clear criminal record check from home country or in Cambodia, no longer than six months.
