Kindergarten Class Teacher (January 2025 Start)

Raintree International School Sukhumvit seeks a Kindergarten class teacher to join our progressive, Reggio informed school in the heart of Bangkok. Applications welcome for January 2025 start.

Raintree is an international early years school offering a progressive programme for children aged 1.5 to 6 years. Our purposely-designed school is modern, green and spacious and features newly-renovated facilities including a large garden and indoor soft gym.

Raintree seeks dynamic and experienced early years teachers, who are committed to child-led, inquiry-based learning to join our fantastic team. The Kindergarten class teacher role will be working with children aged 3 - 5 years.

Main Job and Responsibilities of Class Teacher

The class teacher will:

• Be accountable to the Head Teacher for the conduct, management and administration of their class responsibilities, subject to school policy
• Establish and maintain a safe, purposeful and positive learning environment
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all children, caregivers and the wider school community
• Attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children as required
• Ensure opportunities for purposeful interactions, questioning and vocabulary to support learning and use this effectively when planning future experiences 
• Ensure that the planning, observation and assessment cycle is completed, reviewed, and appropriately communicated to line managers/parents
• Provide a stimulating and attractive environment in line with the school ethos 
• Provide written reports and informal dialogue to parents on the development and progress of their children
• Support and lead the staff team within their classroom and wider school where appropriate 
• Ensure consistent classroom/behaviour management strategies are applied by all staff within their team
• Work as a part of the wider school team in planning and implementing the school's curriculum, strategic plans and policies
• Understand the need to safeguard children in according with the school policy 

Successful applicants for class teacher will have:

• PGCE in Early Years Education, Primary Education or equivalent
• Experience in teaching children aged between 3 - 5 years
• Sound knowledge and experience in working with the Reggio Emilia approach, Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Birth to Five
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Ability to manage change and show resilience

** All successful applicants will be subject to reference checks, criminal records checks and qualification validation

Our offering

• 2 year contract, renewable upon mutual agreement
• Competitive salary depending on qualification and experience
• Bonus upon agreement 
• Additional long service agreement
• Housing allowance
• Return economy class flight per each contract
• Health and accident insurance
• Work permit and visa 
• Daily lunch
• Free tuition for your own child(ren) at Raintree International School
• Opportunity to part of dynamic, passionate, and professional team committed to make a difference

Application Process

Please submit your CV alongside a covering letter detailing your educational philosophy via TES or directly to the school at recruit@raintree.ac.th

About Raintree International School

www.raintree.ac.th