Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Maple Bear International School in Tashkent is seeking kindergarten homeroom teachers who will help in building a distinguished culture of a high-quality English-speaking kindergarten that follows an award-winning Canadian education curriculum and prepares its students to become successful in their future academic pursuits in the best international and local schools in Uzbekistan or abroad.

Starting date: August 1, 2024

Kindergarten homeroom teachers report to the KG Academic Coordinator and are responsible for:
• Teaching and supervising a group of kindergarteners (at the Toddler / Nursery / Junior KG / or Senior KG level, ages 2-6) in a team with a teacher assistant
• Ensuring the quality of education, safety, and care in the classroom
• Managing a clean and sanitized classroom environment in concurrence with the Maple Bear curriculum standards
• Assessing the kindergarteners’ progress and communicating it to the Academic Coordinator and the parents via report cards and assessment reports
• Ensuring quality communication and engagement with parents
• Maintaining a friendly and supportive work and learning environment
• Performing various administrative duties as assigned by the Academic Coordinator

WE OFFER

• Internationally competitive salary package
• Market-rate housing allowance and assistance with the housing search
• In-country medical coverage for the full duration of your contract (at a pre-specified full-service private medical clinic in Tashkent)
• Full support and reimbursement for various fees related to visas to Uzbekistan, employment permits and any related expenses
• One return flight per year from the nearest airport to home to Tashkent
• A dynamic, friendly, and supportive work environment
• Continual professional training and development; other support from the Maple Bear global network
• A chance to become part of the global Maple Bear family and to help grow the Maple Bear network in Uzbekistan and beyond

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year university degree with ECE (early childhood education) / NTT (nursery teachers’ training) qualifications and/or a B.Ed. degree or higher
• Minimum 3 years of excellent teaching experience at the kindergarten / primary school level
• Native English speaker with excellent communication skills
Country of origin is not critical but knowledge of / experience in the Canadian education system is a big plus

DESIRED EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Some international experience is highly desired
• Some experience in educational leadership and/or administration is useful
• Personal qualities: positive, emotionally intelligent, hard-working, willing to share knowledge, professional, pro-active attitude, passionate about teaching