Early Years Head Teacher - (2026) – Red House International School
We are looking for an experienced educator to lead and support early years learning in our bilingual international school network.
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, constantly staying with students, observing, guiding and interfering when necessary, to avoid possible accidents
* Carefully observe the child's attitudes and behaviors to identify illnesses, managing the necessary actions
* Report observed behaviors and performance of the children to the coordinator, to keep families informed
* Receive students at the school entrance and exit, ensuring they are handed over 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 and display them in the classroom
* Periodically review weekly plans, re-planning as necessary
* 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, district policies, and administrative regulations (Class Journal)
* Advise students through evidence-based practices, managing conflict situations according to school philosophy
* Prepare the Report Cards and present them to the coordination, complying with deadlines
* Guide the TA about the material for the student's portfolio and supervise filing
* Guide the TA on classroom decoration and mural preparation, organization, and toys
* Guide the TA with expectations, deadlines and instructions, reporting development needs to the coordination
* Inform responsible parents/guardians about student development in individual or collective meetings under supervisor guidance
* Attend Academic Meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
* Be responsible for student material and class management
* Communicate to the coordination daily occurrences related to students (accidents, illnesses, absences, etc.)
* 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, ensuring safety
* Perform tasks related to those described above and those determined by the immediate superior
Qualifications and requirements
* Education: Degree in Pedagogy
* Experience: Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience; 2 years 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
Additional information
* Starting January 2026
* Campus: Campo Grande - MS
* Working Hours: 40h/week
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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