Ideal Candidate Profile
HJIS is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Team Teacher to join our Preschool through Grade 2 team. The successful candidate will collaborate with lead teachers to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth for young learners.
The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood and primary education, values inquiry-based learning, and is committed to supporting the diverse needs and interests of young learners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with homeroom and specialist teachers to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Support students through individualized attention, guidance, and differentiated instruction.
- Assist with classroom management, learning activities, materials, and daily transitions.
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom culture that encourages curiosity, creativity, independence, and collaboration.
- Observe and document student learning and progress, sharing relevant information with lead teachers and parents as appropriate.
- Support students’ social and emotional development and promote positive relationships among students.
- Contribute to inquiry-based learning experiences that connect to students’ prior knowledge, interests, and real-world contexts.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development, school events, field trips, and other school activities.
- Provide supervision and substitution coverage when needed, in consideration of overall workload and school operational needs.
- Undertake other reasonable duties related to teaching and student support as required by the school.
Expectations of Teachers at HJIS
HJIS teachers are reflective, collaborative, and committed to high-quality teaching and learning across the IB continuum.
Team Teachers are expected to:
- Work collaboratively with lead teachers and other colleagues to support consistent and effective teaching practices.
- Contribute to a learning environment that values student voice, agency, curiosity, and creativity.
- Support inquiry-based and concept-focused learning through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
- Recognize and respect students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and learning needs.
- Reflect on teaching practices and contribute to ongoing improvements in student learning.
- Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
IB Teaching Principles and Practices
HJIS teachers uphold pedagogy that is:
- Inquiry-based
- Concept-focused
- Situated in local and global contexts
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Informed by formative and summative assessment
Differentiation Expectations
Team Teachers support differentiated instruction by:
- Affirming student identity and creative expression
- Recognizing and building on students’ prior knowledge, experiences, and interests.
- Providing appropriate scaffolding and individualized support to meet diverse learning needs.
- Encouraging independence, experimentation, problem-solving, and student-led inquiry.
- Supporting students’ participation and engagement in an inclusive learning environment.
Possible Duties at HJIS
Depending on programme needs and operational requirements, duties may include:
- Supporting homeroom and specialist teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
- Providing individual or small-group support to students.
- Assisting with classroom routines, learning materials, and transitions.
- Supporting inquiry units and interdisciplinary learning activities.
- Observing and documenting student progress and sharing relevant information with lead teachers.
- Supporting student well-being and positive classroom relationships.
- Assisting with student supervision during breaks, lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
- Supporting school events, field trips, and Expedition Weeks.
- Providing substitution coverage when required.
- Participating in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; Early Childhood Education or Primary Education preferred.
- Previous experience working with early childhood or primary-aged students is an advantage.
- Experience in an international or multicultural school setting is preferred.
- Familiarity with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an advantage but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and other school staff.
- Understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching and learning practices.
- Ability to support differentiated instruction and respond to diverse student needs.
- Strong classroom support, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- A caring, patient, flexible, and proactive approach to working with young learners.
- Commitment to inclusive education, student well-being, and continuous professional growth.
- High level of professionalism, creativity, and integrity.