Early Years teachers are expected to facilitate high quality play and inquiry based learning in line with curriculum requirements. Specifically:
● Deliver high quality teaching and learning
● Collaborate with other teachers to develop and innovate within the taught curriculum
● Monitor and evaluate student progress using a range of assessment strategies
● Provide regular feedback to students and parents on academic progress and social development
● Create a safe, respectful and positive learning environment for all students
● Foster strong and meaningful partnerships with parents to support students' learning and wellbeing
● Actively contribute to the school's vibrant learning community and stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in international education.
Teaching and Learning
1. Demonstrate a secure knowledge of the different stages of child development and how young children learn, to inspire high levels of student curiosity and engagement and support exceptional learning outcomes.
2. In collaboration with colleagues, plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons based on the Cambridge Primary/Early Years framework to deliver authentic learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom that support challenge and extend student learning.
3. Implement child-initiated learning and play-based activities to promote active engagement and exploration among young children.
4. Ensure the sequencing of learning in line with the different stages of child development by appropriately differentiating learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all children.
5. Demonstrate high expectations for student learning, using observations and other formative assessments to monitor and record children's progress and inform future planning and interventions.
6. Develop individualised learning plans for each child based on their unique interests, needs, and abilities.
7. Collaborate effectively with specialist teachers and support staff to personalise learning for all students, including those with additional needs, English as an additional language and more able learners to ensure an inclusive approach that meets the diverse needs of all children.
8. Create and plan opportunities to celebrate our international and diverse community, reflecting on the impact the students can have on our school community and across Thailand and the wider world.
9. Maintain accurate records of children's progress including observations, assessments, attendance records etc., in accordance with school policies.
10. Collaborate with other teachers and support staff. Analyse and interpret data from internal and formative assessments to evaluate learning and teaching, identify interventions and modify teaching practice as a result.
11. Share progress and attainment with parents through parent teacher meetings, written reports and via the school’s online learning platform.
12. Ensure technology is integrated into planning and delivering lessons where it can enhance teaching and learning.
13. Meet all obligations relating to the administration and delivery of the curriculum, including:
o fulfilling timetable commitments.
o maintenance of assessment records.
o writing of reports.
o attendance at Parents Meetings.
o meeting all deadlines.
Climate for Learning
1. Promote the safety and wellbeing of students in accordance with the school’s Child Protection guidelines and in line with the positive behaviour approaches and practices.
2. Establish clear expectations for behaviour and ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
3. Create a stimulating environment that supports child-initiated learning through play-based activities.
4. Foster positive relationships with children, parents/guardians, and colleagues to create a positive and supportive learning community around the child.
5. Effectively manage Teaching Assistants (TAs) both on a day-to-day basis and in the planning process. Oversee and coordinate the activities of TAs within the classroom setting, ensuring their effective integration into lesson plans and daily activities. Foster a collaborative and supportive environment among TAs and work closely with them to enhance the overall learning experience for our students.
6. Promote a love of learning by creating an atmosphere that encourages curiosity, exploration, creativity, and independent thinking and enables students to flourish.
7. Believe strongly in every student's potential and the important role teachers play in ensuring their wellbeing.
8. Identify opportunities for students to develop as global citizens, building their intercultural understanding of and respect for others from different cultures and communities.
Professional Understanding
1. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the Cambridge Primary/Early Years curriculum framework
2. Maintain an active interest in educational research, innovative pedagogy, best practices in early childhood education to better inform planning and assessment and support the learning and wellbeing of all students.
3. Actively participate in high-quality professional learning opportunities that focus on improved student learning and continued development of professional practice.
4. Contribute actively to team and operational meetings to exchange ideas, opinions and strategies for strategic planning and ongoing school improvement.
5. Work collegiately with the Primary Leadership Team to resolve issues of academic/professional/pedagogical concern.
6. Bring any matters of concern relating to health and safety to the Senior Leadership Team
7. Reflect on your practice regularly to continuously improve teaching strategies and approaches in alignment with evolving educational standards.
General Responsibilities
1. Fulfil the requirements of AOI Professional Standards
2. Model the school CORE values - Courage; Open-mindedness; Respect; Excellence
3. Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in relation to student safeguarding, academic progress and wellbeing.
4. Actively support the vision, ethos, culture and policies of the school, contributing to a climate that is positive, purposeful and professional.
5. Prioritise positive relationships to inspire and motivate others (students, teachers and parents).
6. Fully contribute to the extra-curricular and community service programmes, making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
7. Fulfil supervisory duties as per the annual Primary School Duty Rota, and additionally as requested.
8. Engage positively and purposefully in the school Professional Growth and Performance Management process.
9. Attend staff meetings and briefings as advised and scheduled.
10. To support, and be present at school functions/events as requested by the Head of Early Years and Primary Principal
11. Any other duties to help contribute to the success of the school as required by the Head of Early Years and Primary Principal
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