Early Childhood Class Teacher (2,5-3,5 years old age group class)

Happy Kids International Kindergarten and Nursery is looking to appoint an Early Childhood Class Teacher

Happy Kids International Kindergarten and Nursery has built a reputation over 24 years as Budapest’s premier English language nursery and kindergarten.

Mission Statement, Philosophy and Aims 

Mission Statement

Happy Kids International Kindergarten and Nursery aims to synthesize the best practices from a range of educational systems, balanced by its own unique multicultural experience to create a child care and learning environment of excellence for children in the age range 18 months – 7 years.

Philosophy

Our kindergarten philosophy and curriculum reflect, recognise and value the culture of our host country and our multicultural community. International education serves international understanding and cooperation providing strategies for meeting each child’s individual needs through play. We must help children to appreciate each other’s individuality, while developing their ability to work and play together. We strongly believe that teachers and parents are partners in their child’s education.

Aims

·       Develop in children the knowledge, skills, attitudes and concepts in key learning areas.

·       Provide learning experiences that are appropriate to a child’s age, learning readiness, stage of development and level of maturity.

·       Foster a warm, caring and safe learning environment that stimulates curiosity, fairness and respect for others.

·       Develop each child’s ability to effectively communicate in the language of instruction (English) while respecting the importance of the child’s home language.

·       Involve, inform and instruct parents in all aspects of their child’s education.

·       Develop more awareness about our environment and our impact on it, work together on reducing our carbon footprint in Happy Kids by switching off lights and appliances when not in use, closing running taps, collecting waste separately and by recycling materials.

·       Develop in children a sense and responsibility of caring for the less fortunate or elderly people.

The Class Teacher’s main responsibility is to facilitate the student’s personal, social and emotional development. The Class Teacher works collaboratively with all staff members, parents and students to effectively implement the Happy Kids curriculum and strives to ensure all interactions meet the needs of all students in line with the mission, philosophy and aims of the school.

Personal and Professional Attributes

·       Has excellent organizational and time-management skills

·       Takes initiative, is flexible, and has a positive attitude

·       Cooperates and works collaboratively with all staff members, students, and parents with strong communication and empathy skills

·       Communicates effectively in English, both in written and oral form

·       Accepts and manages change effectively

·       Maintains a solution-based approach to problem solving

·       Openly accepts and considers different perspectives

·       Actively contributes to a positive school atmosphere

·       Seeks continuous improvement

·       Committed to Professional Learning

Knowledge

·       Demonstrates a solid knowledge of curriculum content and pedagogy 

·       Understands the importance of collaboration for the curriculum to be successful

·       Understands various observation and assessment techniques

·       Demonstrates an understanding of developmental characteristics of children aged 18 months to 7 years old.

Qualifications and Experience

·       Holds a valid teaching certification (or equivalent) in their teaching field

·       Proficient in oral and written English

·       Recent experience teaching Early Childhood and Reception students

·       Technology literate in Web and Google Applications

Preferred Skills and Experience

·       A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in education

·       Experience with Course Management software

·       Experience with online curriculum documentation

·       Demonstration of ongoing professional development in areas of best practice

Should you be interested in this opportunity, please reach out to School Director, Petra Kim, at info@happykids.hu