Job Description

Kindergarten Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Head of School

Key Responsibilities

Strong instructional and classroom management skills must be attentive to kindergarten age students. Passionate about education; innovative, and positive in the face of challenges. Committed to continuously improving through professional development. Strong communicator who keeps parents informed of all student needs and achievements.

Other Responsibilities

Must be proficient in educational technology. Ability to effectively communicate with parents on a regular basis. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to function in dual capacity as a teacher with students and support the administrative side of this role as a teacher. Collaborative practitioner who works well with colleagues. Ability to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.

Opportunities for the Successful Candidate

The opportunity to work with a team of committed and supportive colleagues. The opportunity for ongoing professional development from highly experienced practitioners and school leaders. The opportunity to teach students who are engaged, enthusiastic and respectful. The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from different schools in the U.S. and from around the world.

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred). Certification in child CPR (or willing to become certified). Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms. Must be able to produce at least two written professional references. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students.

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect.

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

RMS & ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

RMS & ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

RMS & Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Work Location: In person