Curriculum/Early Years Coordinator

Seeking Early Years Curriculum Coordinator to join progressive leading preschool in the heart of Bangkok, for Jan 2022 start.

Raintree is an international early years centre offering progressive early childhood programme for children aged 1.5 to 5 years old. Our purposely designed school, opened in August 2017, is ideally located in the heart of Bangkok (Thailand) in an affluent residential area and within 5 minutes drive of the CBD and diplomatic district.

Raintree International School seeks a passionate, dynamic and experienced EY Coordinator to continue our success as the leading preschool in Thailand. The Coordinator will be responsible for leading and coordinating our team to continue to deliver the highest quality educational programmes within a positive and nurturing environment. A strong focus on child-centred learning and sound knowledge of play-based enquiry learning theories is essential for this role. You will need to be organised, effective communicator, and able to lead and motivate your team. You will guide us with all aspects of the school including curriculum unfolding, leading and developing teaching members, community management, and day to day operations. Raintree’s approach to education is of an ever-changing service and all staff are expected to contribute constructively to the community and to adopt a flexible approach. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist to implement school visions and policies on the operational day-to-day level 
• Coordinate the teaching team schedule, timetables and all learning documents provided to parents 
• Lead a class as assigned following the school’s teaching philosophy 
• Engage positively in the recruitment, development, appraisal, and retention of teaching staff 
• Plan effective provision and planning of educational resources 
• Check and coordinate the preparation of all learning documentations/meetings including but not limited to term reports, tapestry, portfolios, and parents-teacher meeting notes 
• Liaise with different parties for the setup of school events, parent workshops and school events to foster community network 
• Coordinate (assisted by school admin team) curriculum timetables, duties, rotas such as break times, use of room schedules 
• Manage the teaching team and external providers on the offering of extra-curricular activities including afterschool clubs and playgroups

Requirements and desired attributes: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent 
• At least 2 years experience of leading a team
• Sound knowledge and experience in working with guidelines provided by EYFS and Reggio Emilia approach 
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Flexibility, resilience, and willingness to embrace change 
• Passion for education and early childhood, and a drive to make a difference 
• Experience or interest in working in Asia and in multi-lingual schools will be given a special consideration

Our offerings: 

• 2 years contract, renewable upon mutual agreement 
• Competitive salary depending on qualification and experience 
• Bonus upon agreement 
• Additional long service bonus 
• Fully furnished flat in prime residential area at the heart of Bangkok or housing allowance 
• Return economy class flight per each contract 
• Health and accident insurance 
• Work permit and visa 
• Free tuition of your own child(ren) at Raintree International School 
• Opportunity to part of dynamic, passionate, and professional team committed to make a difference

Application Process

Please contact the school at hr@raintreethailand.com along with your cover letter detailing your philosophy, CV, recent photo, and two contacts detail of professional referees