Early Years Educator

ISR International School on the Rhine is a private, coeducational school catering for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school operates a non-selective admissions policy and has an enrolment of around 1040 students with more than 50 nationalities represented in the student body.

 ISR is accredited by the German authorities as an ‘Anerkannte Internationale Ergänzungsschule’ (International Supplementary School) and by the US accrediting agency Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED). ISR is an IB World School authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, and also offers Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) IGCSE courses. The school is a certified member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

We are especially proud of our Kindergarten where we take a holistic approach to early childhood education. Our Kindergarten motto builds on the existing school motto: ‘We plant the seeds to enable great minds and strong characters’. Because of our proven track record, we have grown steadily.

We are looking for a full-time Early Years Educator starting August 2024.

Qualifications:

·        Early Childhood Education or a teaching degree – primary level

·        Experience in schools or academic kindergartens is preferable

·        Advanced level English speaker - CEFR C2

·        Knowledge of technology in the learning environment (PC, Interactive Whiteboard, Tablet, Apps etc.)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

·        Planning of lessons and daily routines

·        Following the program of instruction set out by ISR, collaborate with colleagues on a daily/ weekly basis

·        Teaching the subjects English (phonics, language, hand writing), Mathematics, Social Emotional Learning, Mindful Motoric Movement, Arts and Crafts, Music, Science Projects, etc.

·        Integrating a wide variety of activities and instructional approaches (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities, etc.) to motivate and stimulate the learning of each child

·        Monitoring and assessing the children’s development, strengths and areas for further development

·        Recording or documenting findings

·        Planning interventions to support the children’s learning

·        Setting up and managing the learning environment at the beginning of the academic year

·        Guiding the learning of a group of approximately 20 children

·        Creating a harmonious and engaging learning environment.

·        Develop positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents

We will be looking at you to establish your value in a fast paced rewarding school and in return will offer a range of career development opportunities.

 If the above resonates with you then please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@isr-school.de.