Teaching Position for Early Learning – 4YO

We are seeking a unique candidate to join our early learning team. This is a full-time position in a tri-lingual program. We are looking for a Spanish-English teacher for our 4 year old program.

Mandatory Requirements:

· Possess a minimum Diploma or relevant Degree in teaching/childhood/pedagogy disciplines/academic disciplines.

· Possess a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, with at least 2 of those years abroad.

· Spanish as a first language, and evidence of teaching young children in Spanish, as well as fluent in, and ability and evidence of teaching in English.

· Training and Teaching in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

· Training and Teaching in Reggio Emilia or Montessori.

· Real-life work experience outside of the classroom showing leadership abilities.

· CPR and First Aid Training.

· You must complete online requirements at www.doortomyschool.com/careers.

Qualities in an ideal candidate are as follows:

• Be comfortable in an outdoor environment interacting with nature.

• Be committed to teamwork and group development yet have confidence to work autonomously when required.

• Be able to engage in differentiated teaching.

• Have a knowledge and understanding of concept and skill based teaching.

• Bring a love of learning and enthusiasm to the classroom.

• Demonstrate patience, tolerance, understanding, sensitivity and empathy towards others.

• Desire to participate in school life and be willing to be involved in extracurricular activities

• Possess a happy, fun, warm, patient, imaginative, dynamic and energetic disposition

• Implement a Constructivist and Socratic methodology to their teaching program.

• Be eager to work in an environment that values community, open communication and collaborative problem solving.

• Be excited to join a school that values a strong work ethic and a fun-loving spirit.

• Desire to learn about each child; listen, observe, interact, and learn from the child; and help children find ways to better communicate within their environment.

• Show a commitment to best practices, ongoing learning and self-improvement, including, researching, gathering data, and improving one’s knowledge repository in relation to childcare practices and the philosophy and curriculum we use.

• Have the ability to co-construct and get on the learning level with children; provoke and stimulate thinking in children; and teach peer collaboration.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to speak effectively with parents, children and staff in a professional manner.

• Be a role model within your classroom and community, and lead by example.

• Have ability to plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of school classroom or programs.

• Maintain classroom and playground appearance, cleanliness and safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person