Early Years Teacher

GEMS World Academy Switzerland (GWAS) is an international school that was founded in January 2013 and opened its doors in September 2013. In addition to being an International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School, we benefit from belonging to the GEMS global network of award winning international schools.

The school has an enthusiastic and dedicated team of highly-skilled classroom and specialist teachers, who create personalized and challenging learning opportunities to develop the children’s critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation and independent learning skills. Currently, we are looking for:

Early Years Teacher

Fixed contract CDI - 100% 
Beginning of the contract: August 2017

General Mission:

Take responsibility for standards of learning, teaching, curriculum provision and pastoral care in an Early Years class

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Working effectively as part of an Early Years Team
• To effectively deliver the EY curriculum ensuring adult and child led activities daily and ongoing provision covers all areas
• To be responsible for helping to produce, implement and review planning in order to provide well-coordinated and differentiated provision  
• To work closely with the Early Years Team when organizing and carrying out duties, particularly key worker roles, on-going assessment and parent consultations  
• To conduct on-entry assessments accurately and consistently
• Maintain records and learning journeys throughout the year. Carrying out ongoing assessments.
• Have EY student meetings to discuss progress and enter data onto the school’s tracking system.
• To be responsible for helping to manage resources and equipment ensuring that good practice is followed according to the school’s Health and Safety procedures.
• Be committed to creating a stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment for our children.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents.
• To be responsible for the pastoral care of the children within the Early Years setting.
• To uphold the policies of the school, in particular: Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Behavior and school’s Early Years Policy.
• Participate in Performance Management as set out in the school’s policy.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a teacher in an Early Years setting
• Experience of involving parents with their child’s development.
• Experience of Working in a Team.
• Previous experience of an international school is preferable but not essential
• Experience of teaching within an IB curriculum is advantageous but not essential
• Possess confident IT skills
• Have experience of working with EAL and SEN learners

Qualifications or Training:

• Qualified Teacher Status – a PGCE or equivalent
• Degree in relevant subject.
• Possess valid references and recent DBS/police checks

Practical Skills:

• The ability to plan and deliver stimulating teaching experiences in line with Early Years including phonics.
• A sound understanding of Early Years child development.

Personal Qualities and Attributes:

• The ability to refine policy and practice through reflection and consultation.
• A sound understanding of Early Years child development.
• A sound understanding of EY and other documentation relevant to the curriculum. 
• A sound understanding of inclusion, making the curriculum accessible to all learners.
• The ability to work in a team and motivate other adults in the classroom in order to achieve successful outcomes.
• The ability to prioritize and manage workloads effectively in order to secure successful outcomes within agreed timescales.
• A sound understanding of EY assessment.
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs. The ability to reflect constructively on practice and to manage needs.
• The ability to motivate others to see improvement.
• A positive attitude.
• A willingness to contribute to whole school development.
• A desire for high expectations and standards for self and others.

Please send your complete file (Resume/CV, English cover letter, copy of your diplomas, work certificates…).

Only applications sent through website will be taken into consideration. Answers will be sent only to corresponding profiles

Candidature deadline: April 30th,  2017

a.csizmadia_gwe@gemsedu.com