Pre-Kinder Teacher

 

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI)

Job Title: Pre-Kinder Teacher

Job Class: FT Exempt

Reports to: Principal PK to 1st Grade

EBI is seeking faculty and staff members who, in addition to their specific responsibilities, demonstrate the following:

Enjoy working in an international, diverse school environment;
Share in our values of bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, global citizenship, and the cultivation of character;
Support the mission of EBI;
Bring a positive attitude and a sense of professionalism to the School community.

The fundamental responsibility of every teacher is to commit to the values and beliefs of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and to work constantly to translate them into daily classroom practice. The school’s primary purpose is student learning and this job description is therefore structured according to the three central questions relating to this learning.

Also, in recognition of the fact that we aim to be a community of learners, we have added a final question, which focuses upon our responsibility for our own learning.

 

Specific responsibilities:

Teaching Effectiveness:

Committed to the EBI mission of academic excellence

Aligns and communicates learning goals with EBI mission and core values of bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, global citizenship and character
Integrates EBI mission into classroom activities
Creates instructional goals and activities with high expectations
Grading and reporting aligned with course subject expectations, including appropriate EBI standards and practices
Uses the designated language of instruction

Plans and prepares for teaching to maximize student learning

Remains current with content knowledge in early childhood education practices and IB curriculum
Plans to meet IB standards and practices
Plans lessons that have a student-centered constructivist approach based on the IB framework and Reggio Emilia philosophy
Plans based on the IB learner profile
Plans for the use of technology and other resources as tools to enhance learning goals
Plans for student reflection and self-assessment
Plans collaboratively within teams
Uses student assessment to plan future lessons

Causes intended learning through instructional practices

Builds a community in the classroom, where students feel safe, included, represented and appreciated
Models and incorporates the IB learner profile
Exhibits student work
Posts planners, bulletins, appropriate messages, pictures, calendars
Pursues open-ended inquiry and real life research through a student centered constructivist approach
Involves student actively in their own learning
Addresses the needs of student with different levels and types of abilities
Uses technology tools to enhance student performance when appropriate
Uses a range and balance of teaching strategies, resources and equipment to support student learning
Empowers students to feel responsible and to take action
Is accountable for achievement of all students

Assesses and evaluates to maximize student learning

Views planning, teaching and assessing as interconnected processes
Includes student input in designing assessments
Assess student’s prior knowledge
Uses a variety of assessment strategies considering students individual needs and interests
Uses the assessment to reflect upon the lessons and makes changes if necessary
Uses student assessment for future planning
Grading and reporting aligned with grade/subject expectations, including appropriate IB standards and practices

Understands and meets the needs of students:

Demonstrates the belief and commitment that all children can learn
Meets with students and or parents to assess needs
Keeps records of performance and achievement, in a timely fashion
Communicates with colleagues regarding student progress

Collaborates with colleagues:

Demonstrates flexibility
Plans collaboratively within teams/departments
Works toward building consensus in grade level and/or subject area meetings
Consults with school head, assistant head, learning specialist, subject coordinator, librarian, other teachers or the family as needed

Professional Growth:

Commits to professional development aligned with EBI mission and goals
Incorporates current research and innovation into practice
Contributes to departmental/team/divisional meetings focusing on curriculum
Contributes to the writing of curriculum documents
Supports the professional development of colleagues
Commitment to lifelong learning

Commitment to students:

Develops a relationship of trust and respect with students and families
Creates an environment where all students feel safe, included, represented and appreciated
Maintains contact with students’ entire support network
Regularly communicates with families in variety of ways (e-mail, teacher sites, notes/letters, conferences)
Meets with parents

Contributions to EBI community:

Participates as a positive and professional member of the EBI community
Behaves in a manner consistent with the dignity of the profession and philosophy of the school
Offers constructive suggestions for improvements or practices throughout the appropriate administrative channels
Abides by and supports the school’s policies, procedures and contractual obligations
Is punctual
Meets deadlines
Supervises student behavior and promotes the development of self-management skills
Supports the EBI mission and goals
Builds school community
Other duties as assigned by the HOS or Principal

EBI  uses a salary scale that is based on education and years of experience and ranges from $61,426 to $106,955

Qualifications and requirements:

Teachers must be native Spanish speakers and fluent in English
Minimum 2-3 years of experience
Must have a BA in Early Childhood Education or related field and the 12 core ECE units required by the State of California Child Care Licensing. Experience working directly in children centers with preschool age children within the last two years.
Part time Teachers AA degree or valid ECE teacher certificate, or 123 ECE/CD core units 7 must meet all state licensing requirements, 2+ years preschool teaching experience in ECE settings within the last 4 years required.
All teaching personnel must have a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance, Criminal Record statement, Physical exam and TB test not older than 12 months, First Aid and CPR certificates.

In addition to classroom instruction, teachers are expected to participate in supervision duties, staff meetings, parent meetings and EBI events, workshops, various activities that promote the school programs and participate in the fundraising effort.

Interested candidates should submit the employment application, and upload the resume and a letter of interest to the employment application.

EBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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