Montessori Pre-Primary Teacher
The Island Private School
Cyprus
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 31 December 2024
Job overview
The Island Private School of Limassol in Cyprus opened for the first 500 students in September 2022, and is now looking for competent, experienced and, above all, passionate Montessori Pre-Primary Teacher to join the team.
We are also in the process of planning our new school campus on a beautiful 50,000 m2 site to be completed approximately by the end of 2025, that will include kindergartens, elementary and high schools, an international boarding school, and accommodation for teachers. This is a great opportunity to join a growing school on the cusp of a major turning point.
Key responsibilities:
- Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
- Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
- Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
- Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
- Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
- Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
- Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
- Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.
- Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips.
- Interviewing and assisting with the training of all new teachers.
Qualifications:
- Montessori certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in education would be considered an advantage.
- Professional Educator Diploma or other teacher qualification if available would be advantageous (e.g. QTS, PGCE).
- Passionate about alternative education.
- An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
- Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
- The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.
Benefits:
- A unique opportunity for a career in a fast-growing polysystemic school.
- Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience0
- Referral Program.
- Modern & Professional Work Environment.
- Optional participation in the Company’s Group Medical Scheme.
- Opportunities to learn and develop yourself.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 / 08:00-14:00
Applications must include a brief statement (no longer than a page) describing the key features of your philosophy of education and approach to working with young people. Please indicate clearly in your application how your experience and expertise might align with the expectations we have highlighted.
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About The Island Private School
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- The Island Private School
- Vangeriotissas 95A, Palodia Village, Limassol
- Limassol
- 4549
- Cyprus
The Island Private School is a polysystemic educational hub that offers 3 programmes (International Baccalaureate, Waldorf & Montessori) under one roof. We follow a holistic approach, offering a full-day learning environment (08:00-18:00) for international students of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Starting from Pre-Primary, the educational journey at our school supports students on their learning path, tailoring education to individual needs, aspirations and connecting it to real-life experiences and up-to-date practices.
We are committed to providing high-quality, challenging, international education that fosters critical thinking, global perspectives, and holistic development of students.
We are proud to be the first and only one fully accredited IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) in Cyprus. Also we are the only school in Cyprus offering Waldorf Programme.
Our school strives to offer the most progressive educational programmes to our students. At the moment we are preparing to bring an IB Career-Related Programme (CP) candidate. This prestigious programme offers Year 11-12 students the chance to develop career-focused skills and prepare for their future.
Our Mission
We make a wholesome impact on the world by seeking to inspire a love of lifelong learning in every child and the whole community, enabling them to develop their unique capacities. We prepare our students to be confident, competent, capable and responsible global citizens, who understand, respect and celebrate diversity.
Our Values
LOVE - Love is the foundation of everything. We love and nurture people. Compassion and kindness come out of love. We love our school, our place, we feel connected to it. We put love into what we do.
RESPECT - We respect each other's values, property, work. We respect different cultures, religions. We act respectfully to the environment.
POSITIVITY - We embrace a positive mindset and joy. We bring playfulness and fun to our work. We tackle and embrace challenges in a positive way. We celebrate our own and each others’ achievements.
COLLABORATION - We encourage participation and teamwork. We collaborate as a school team, parents and students. We learn with, and from each other.
INTEGRITY - We are true to ourselves. We value honesty and strong moral principles. We are transparent in what we do.
LIFELONG LEARNING - We promote curiosity, eager to learn new things throughout our whole lives. We model lifelong learning through continuous personal and professional development. We reflect upon our experiences in order to improve.
RESPONSIBILITY - We act with the sense of ownership - it is our school, we feel at home. We take responsibility for our actions or inaction and the impact they have on ourselves and others.
SAFETY - We behave in a way that promotes physical and psychological safety. Everyone’s health and wellbeing is a priority at our school. Our school is a safe place where everyone is encouraged to take reasonable risks and embrace challenges along the learning path.
Our Campus
Currently we are operating in a temporary campus, opened in September 2022 which includes 3 areas: Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary School as well as outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, canteen, 2 art studios, 2 music rooms and 2 libraries.
Future Campus
Drawing inspiration from renowned educational projects worldwide and working in collaboration with one of the leading architectural bureaus, we are about to shape the future of our school. Among other features, the permanent campus will include 5 laboratories, 2 art studios, swimming pool, sports base for both indoor and outdoor activities and much more.
By 2026, we aim to bring our vision to life and establish a vibrant educational environment for global citizens. This inclusive space will cater to the needs of our students, parents, teachers and international specialists, fostering mutual support and collaboration.
Together, we will create an inspiring setting for learning, innovation, and personal development.
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