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WE CARE. Are you passionate about education and, just like us, do you dream of a better and more peaceful world? Then come join our team!
With more than 50 years of experience in the sector and presence in several Brazilian regions, we are a network of bilingual international schools with a lot of Brazilianness. We are in full expansion, which enables good growth opportunities for our team. With a curriculum that combines the best pedagogical practices and educational technologies in the world, we have become a benchmark in bilingual international education.
We are a network of welcoming and inclusive schools whose mission is to contribute to a future of peace, unity, and collaboration among all peoples through education. We educate lifelong learners who have an international mindset and are able to solve challenges that impact the life and well-being of the community. So, much more than just good students, we want them to learn from an early age to respect differences and make informed decisions. And that they appreciate different cultures and value their own origin.
This is what we believe. This is our essence. And we will be very happy if you come to be part of our story.
Responsibilities and duties
* Teach classes and guide children's learning, promoting learning experiences based on RED HOUSE's pedagogical plan and the special needs of every student;
* Know the school's Pedagogical Proposal, the approach adopted and the learning expectations of that specific grade;
* Analyze the student's evolution in the learning process, collecting evidence and paying attention to individual needs, defining actions to improve performance;
* Develop, together with the coordination, strategies that promote the improvement and engagement of students, based on observation and evidence collection;
* Promote classes and differentiation strategies for students with learning difficulties;
* Supervise the work of the Teaching Assistant (TA) in adapting activities for students with special educational needs;
* Ensure safety, supervising students during activities and guiding as necessary to avoid accidents, consistently applying this stance to all school students;
* Observe children's attitudes and behaviors to identify illnesses, and manage necessary actions;
* Report observed behaviors and performance to the coordinator to keep families informed;
* Receive students at the school entrance and exit, ensuring handover only to a person in charge;
* Follow RED HOUSE's general guidelines (Language Policy, Teachers' Handbook, Assessment Policy) and ensure the TA does too;
* Prepare weekly plans as agreed with the coordinator and display them in the classroom;
* Periodically review weekly plans, re-planning as needed to achieve proposed objectives;
* Forward copies of activities and material for class use or projects for approval by the Coordination, respecting deadlines;
* Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by current legislation and policies (Class Journal);
* Advise students through evidence-based practices and manage conflicts according to school philosophy;
* Prepare Report Cards and present them to the coordination by deadlines;
* Guide the TA on materials for the student's portfolio and supervise filing of portfolios;
* Guide the TA on classroom decoration and organization, and on materials and toys;
* Explain expectations, deadlines and instructions to the TA clearly, reporting development needs to the coordination;
* Inform parents/guardians about the student's development in individual or group meetings under the supervision of the coordinator;
* Attend Academic Meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence;
* Be responsible for student materials and class management;
* Communicate daily occurrences related to students (accidents, illnesses, absences, etc.) to the coordination;
* Share relevant information about students with other teachers in the class;
* Meet deadlines set by RED HOUSE guidelines (newsletter, unit summary, unit planner, etc.);
* Check and control allergies and special diets of students in the class, ensuring safety;
* Perform tasks described above and as determined by the immediate superior.
Requisitos e qualificações
* Education: Degree in Pedagogy
* Experience: Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience; 2 years experience as a head teacher of early childhood education (students from 1 to 3 years old); Nursery experience; Classroom management.
* Languages: Proficiency in English
* Specific Technical Knowledge: Bilingualism; Early Childhood Education
* Desirable Knowledge: IB Methodology; Child Development
* Soft Skills and Values: Digital Thinking; Caring Profile; Interpersonal Relationships; Conflict Management; Creativity
* Campus: Cuiabá
* Working Hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:30 to 17:30; Saturdays according to school events
Employment details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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