Nursery Class Teacher

Raintree International School seeks Nursery class teachers to join our progressive, Reggio inspired school in the heart of Bangkok. Applications welcome for an August 2024 start.

Raintree is an international early years school offering a progressive programme for children aged 1.5 to 6 years. Our purposely-designed school is modern, green and spacious and features newly-built facilities including a sky garden, exploration atelier, well-being room and large indoor gym.

Raintree seeks dynamic and experienced early years teachers, who are committed to child-led, inquiry-based learning to join our fantastic team. The Nursery class teacher role will be working with children aged 1.5 - 3 years.

Main Job and Responsibilities of Class Teacher

The class teacher will:

• Be accountable to the Head Teacher for the conduct, management and administration of their class responsibilities, subject to school policy
• Establish and maintain a safe, purposeful and positive learning environment
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all children, caregivers and the wider school community
• Attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children as required
• Ensure opportunities for purposeful interactions, questioning and vocabulary to support learning and use this effectively when planning future experiences 
• Ensure that the planning, observation and assessment cycle is completed, reviewed, and appropriately communicated to line managers/parents
• Provide a stimulating and attractive environment in line with the school ethos 
• Provide written reports and informal dialogue to parents on the development and progress of their children
• Support and lead the staff team within their classroom and wider school where appropriate 
• Ensure consistent classroom/behaviour management strategies are applied by all staff within their team
• Work as a part of the wider school team in planning and implementing the school's curriculum, strategic plans and policies
• Understand the need to safeguard children in according with the school policy 

Successful applicants for class teacher will have

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Years or equivalent
• Experience in teaching children in the nursery age range (1.5 - 3 years)
• Sound knowledge and experience in working with the Early Years Foundation Stage, Birth to Five Matters and the Reggio Emilia approach
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Ability to manage changes and show resilience

** All successful applicants will be subject to reference checks, criminal records checks and qualification validation

Our offering

• 2 year contract, renewable upon mutual agreement
• Competitive salary depending on qualification and experience
• Bonus upon agreement 
• Additional long service agreement
• 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 
• Daily lunch
• Free tuition for 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 submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your educational philosophy via TES or directly to the school at recruit@raintree.ac.th

To learn more, visit: www.raintree.ac.th