Classroom Teacher (French Language)

Job Purpose We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Teacher to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of young learners. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to fostering a nurturing, interactive, and creative learning environment for children aged 2 to 6 years old. As part of our team, you will play a key role in implementing our hands-on, play-based curriculum, emphasizing emotional growth, creativity, outdoor learning, and the development of essential life skills. Job Duties and Responsibilities Duties • Teach in French. • Share the class with the other language counterparts, make lesson plans together. • Closely monitor the children and their learning progression and report this information to the School Principal and to the families accurately. • Coordinate with the classroom Assistant for daily programmes and matters. • Contribute to the development of a school-wide pedagogical project. • Supervise morning breaks and/or afternoon breaks according to the schedule. • Attend all team meetings. • Participate in the school’s events outside of teaching time (i.e. end of year fair, open house and community days). • Liaise with children’s parents whenever requested (inc. regular parent-teacher meetings scheduled twice a year). • Other duties as determined in consultation with the School Principal Responsibilities • Consistently uphold and promote the school’s vision, mission and values and promote caring, positive relationships. • Contribute to the implementation of the relevant initiatives from the school’s Strategic Plan. • Contribute to an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect in the School, and promote collaboration, discussion, debate and teamwork. • Promote high professional standards and expectations, and model exemplary professional practice to the best of his/her ability. • Adhere to and implement the School’s policies. • Contribute to the Extra-Curricular Activities programme. If while carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School Principal so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third-party services. Job Competencies High Quality Teaching Practice • Demonstrated use of inquiry as a pedagogical stance to encourage students to think critically and actively participate in the learning process. • Demonstrated high quality teaching skills, providing relevant, challenging, engaging and differentiated learning experiences for each student. • Demonstrated ability to integrate the use of learning technologies in learning and teaching programs. • Ability to cater for the learning needs of students with identified difficulties, gifted and talented or who have English / French / Mandarin as an additional language. • Ability to assess and monitor student achievement in a variety of ways, using data to inform differentiation and the teaching and learning process. • Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to improve the quality of teaching and student learning that are grounded in current research. Contribution to Learning Area and Curriculum Development • Interactive, Hands-On Learning: Design and implement a curriculum that fosters active engagement and encourages curiosity through sensory-rich, hands-on activities. • Outdoor Play and Exploration: Prioritise outdoor learning, providing children with opportunities for exploration and movement, and using nature as a key resource for teaching. • Emotional Growth & Social-Emotional Learning: Nurture emotional intelligence by creating a safe environment where children can express their emotions, learn self-regulation, and build resilience. • Creativity and Problem-Solving: Encourage creativity through play, art, and constructive activities, helping children develop problem-solving skills and independent thinking. • Growth Mindset and Mistake-Embracing Culture: Foster an environment where mistakes are embraced as part of the learning process, helping children build perseverance and confidence. • Nutritional and Developmental Support: Support children's holistic development by encouraging healthy habits and involving them in age-appropriate chores that build responsibility and life skills. Relationships with Students, Staff and Parents • Ability to develop productive relationships with students which foster and develop positive behaviours for learning. • Demonstrated a high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and colleagues. • Demonstrated capacity to work as a co-learner and collaborator with students, colleagues, parents and the wider community. • Ensure that the welfare approach towards all students is balanced and aligns with the school’s policies and procedures. Contribution to the Whole School • Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of programs and policies which promote excellence in student learning, social and emotional development in an international environment. • Capacity to respond to emerging educational needs and priorities in an international environment. Job Key Relationships • Line managed by School Principal • Direct reports: Classroom Assistant (in terms of classroom management) • Liaison with School Principal (Curriculum, Welfare and Administration), other members of pedagogical team, admin team, and Enrichment Teachers • Liaise with parents, guardians and external parties, as required. Required Qualifications and Desired Attributes • A minimum four (2)-year recognised teaching qualification including a bachelor’s degree and teaching diploma or a Bachelor of Education • Experience with the PYP/IB or French school curriculum required • Experience with a holistic approach to Education • Be flexible and a real team player • Be open-minded and able to think outside the box • Be proactive and dynamic Working Condit…