Overall Description

The incumbent will support and seek to embody the Mission and Core Values of the school. He or she will facilitate student achievement of the DIS Student Learner Outcomes, and achievement of the HighScope Key Development Indicators (Nursery, K1, K2) and Common Core Standards (K3).  She or he will create a learning environment and design and deliver effective instruction / learning experiences aligned with the CEL-5D teaching and learning framework.

 

As DIS is grounded in the Christian faith, the teacher will integrate biblical understandings and service learning into the curriculum, and seek to provide pastoral care and promote spiritual growth of all students.  

 

As a professional educator, the teacher will collaborate effectively with colleagues and will demonstrate a self-directed growth mindset, including engaging in ongoing professional learning.

 

Specific Role

This teacher will be the homeroom teacher in the Early Childhood Program.  Placement in Nursery (2-year-olds), K1 & K2 (3 and 4 year olds) or K3 (5 year olds) depends on qualifications and fit.

 

The teacher will also contribute to co-curricular activities and spiritual life programs such as chapel.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience 

For Nursery:

Experience working with children required

Bachelor’s degree or teacher certification preferred

Experience with HighScope or other play-based curriculum preferred

 

For K1 & K2:

Required:

• Experience working with children
• Degree in early childhood or elementary education
• English proficiency

 

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with children ages 2-6 years old
• Experience with Highscope or other play-based curriculum

 

For K3

Required:

• Experience working with children
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education
• English proficiency

 

Preferred:

• Experience using the Highscope curriculum or other play-based education
• Previous experience working with children ages 2-6 years old.
• Experience teaching with the Common Core Standards (CCSS)

 

For all: 

English Proficiency (native speaker preferred).

At least 2 years of teaching experience is preferred

Experience teaching in International schools is preferred