Nursery Lead Teacher

Position Summary:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality early childhood education aligned with the HEI Schools curriculum, inspired by the Finnish early education approach. The role involves leading a classroom, ensuring children’s holistic development, supporting co-teachers, and maintaining strong communication with parents and the academic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the HEI Schools curriculum, adapting lesson plans to meet individual children’s needs.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that supports emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Lead and mentor co-teachers and assistant teachers, ensuring proper classroom management and instructional quality.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s learning and developmental progress, sharing updates with parents regularly.
• Organize and lead classroom events, parent meetings, and developmental discussions.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, including classroom hygiene and child supervision at all times.
• Collaborate with the academic team to continuously improve educational programs and teaching strategies.
• Participate in staff training, development workshops, and school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Master’s Degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in early childhood education, with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development, classroom management, and early years learning frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for early childhood education and alignment with HEI Schools’ values and teaching philosophy.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an asset.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team collaboration
• Child-centered and inclusive teaching practices
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Empathy and patience
• Creativity and adaptability