Contract Length: 1 year Number of Vacancies: 1 Student Level: - Early Childhood - University Graduate, Licensed Teacher School Requirements: - Education Required: Bachelor - Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience - Major: Early Education Additional School Requirements: **Qualifications**: - Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). - Previous experience teaching preschool-aged children, preferably in a homeroom or lead teacher role. - Knowledge of early childhood development principles, theories, and best practices. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues. - Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children. - Ability to adapt instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of each child. - Creativity, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor. - Bilingual (fluency in Spanish is a big plus) **Nice to have**: - Knowledge of Reggio Emilia methodology - Any training in the High Scope approach Job Benefits: - Health insurance allowance - Work visa for employee - National ID **Job Description**: **Responsibilities**: - Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. - Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where each child feels valued, respected, and supported. - Establish positive relationships with students and families through regular communication, parent meetings, and updates on children's progress. - Use a variety of teaching strategies and materials to engage children in active learning experiences and foster curiosity and exploration. - Foster independence and self-help skills in children, including toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene routines. - Encourage children to express themselves creatively through art, music, dramatic play, and other hands-on activities. - Incorporate literacy, numeracy, science, and other academic concepts into daily routines and play-based learning experiences. - Observe and assess children's development and progress, and use assessment data to inform instruction and individualize learning experiences. - Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events. - Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment with age-appropriate materials and resources.