Early Years Homeroom Teacher
ព័ត៌មានលម្អិតការងារ
Workplace Circumstances
- Environment: Educational (schools / universities etc.)
- Languages: English, Khmer
- Location: Phnom Penh
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-emotionaldevelopment.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field preferred.
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.