Early Childhood Educator

Job Description – Early Years Teacher (IB)

Position: Early Years Teacher

Experience: 2–5 years of relevant teaching experience in Early Years; IB/PYP experience preferred

Qualification: Bachelor's/Master's degree with B.Ed./Early Childhood Education/Montessori/ECCE qualification preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inquiry-based, play-based, and concept-driven learning experiences aligned with the IB PYP framework.
• Create a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that supports the holistic development of young learners.
• Develop engaging learning experiences that promote communication, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and independence.
• Integrate the IB Learner Profile attributes and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills into everyday classroom experiences.
• Facilitate student-led exploration and encourage children to ask questions, investigate, reflect, and make meaningful connections.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate learning engagements across different developmental and learning needs.
• Observe, document, and assess student learning through formative and authentic assessment practices.
• Maintain learning documentation, portfolios, student records, and other required academic documentation.
• Differentiate learning experiences to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, PYP coordinators, specialists, and support staff for effective curriculum planning and implementation.
• Establish positive and respectful relationships with students and promote social-emotional wellbeing.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, development, and classroom experiences.
• Participate actively in school events, assemblies, celebrations, professional development, and community initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and review of PYP units of inquiry and transdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Promote international-mindedness, respect for diversity, and a learner-centred classroom culture.
• Ensure adherence to school policies, child safeguarding practices, and IB standards and practices.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Early Years pedagogy and child development
• Knowledge of IB PYP philosophy and inquiry-based learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative, reflective, and learner-centred approach
• Strong classroom management and organisation skills
• Ability to plan collaboratively and work effectively within a team
• Proficiency in documentation and digital learning tools
• Strong observation, assessment, and reflective-practice skills
• Warm, patient, empathetic, and child-friendly approach

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a passionate, reflective, and innovative Early Years educator who believes in creating meaningful, inquiry-driven learning experiences. The candidate should be able to nurture young learners curiosity, independence, confidence, and love for learning while effectively integrating the IB PYP philosophy and Learner Profile into everyday classroom practice.