International Program Nursery Teacher

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Educational (schools / universities etc.)
• Languages: English
• Location: Kampot Province

Position Summary

Location: Kampot Province International Program Teacher (Nursery Classroom)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the Jolly English program to lead and teach an international nursery classroom for ages 2 – 4.
• Incorporate the Montessori principle of a prepared environment to invest time into preparing the classroom space, learning materials, daily learning routine, and learning activities.
• Mentor Cambodian teaching assistants.
• Maintain a high level of international standards for student supervision and safety.
• Work in a team with teaching assistants to achieve a high level of classroom learning.
• Appropriately use the environment to facilitate and encourage learning through play.
• Complete evaluations and report learning outcomes to parents and the school administration.

Languages

• English - Fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood development, education, developmental psychology, or a related field is preferred

General & Technical Skills

• A passion for the field of early childhood education.
• A passion for working with young learners in a nursery classroom environment.
• A commitment to continued professional development on early childhood development topics.
• Excellent health and attendance at school.
• Experience and knowledge of the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC).
• Experience and knowledge of Montessori early childhood approaches to learning.
• First responder skills such as first aid, CPR, or medical experience.
• Additional expertise in a particular area, such as speech therapy or behavior therapy.
• Interest in leadership with the ability to mentor, train, and inspire young people in the community who are working as teaching assistants to gain new professional and childcare skills.
• Demonstrated successful prior teaching experience with this specific level and age group.
• The ability to achieve a high level of personal and classroom organization.
• Professional knowledge of early childhood development.

Soft Skills

• A high level of personal energy and enthusiasm.
• A reliable morning person with the ability to consistently arrive to school on time.
• As passion for rural education development and a strong sense of adventure, with the ability to live and thrive in the community of Kampot Province.
• Exceptional multicultural and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse team teaching a diverse group of students.
• The ability to successfully organize classroom supplies and craft materials.
• A passion for working in a team to develop a pleasant, clean and organized classroom environment.