Arbetsbeskrivning
Pre-School Teacher
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Teacher qualification requirements:
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Must have a bachelors in Early Years Education or similar
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A Foreign education degree must be recognised by Hk-dir as comparable to achieve qualified preschool teacher status in Norway. Documentation from HK-dir must be provided.
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English Fluency (min. B2 proficiency)
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Provide a police background check from your home country and any country you have resided in for 6+ months in the last 10 years. Police background checks must be no more than 3 months old and can be presented prior to appointment.
(Please note applicants will only be considered if they meet all the requirements.)
General:
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contribute to an environment of safety and in which every child can flourish
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conduct oneself professionally, operating at all times in line with ISB's Core Values, policies, and procedures
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demonstrate a willingness to communicate openly, calmly, and professionally as part of the ISB team
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be an active, positive participant in collaborative planning and meetings
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be willing and comfortable to work with all age groups in the ECC
Arbeidsoppgaver
A teacher in the ECC is expected to:
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Ensure that all pedagogical work in the classroom is in accordance with Kindergarten Act, the Norwegian Framework Plan, and the IB-program.
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The pedagogical leader/homeroom teacher will lead the work in their classroom with a focus on planning, implementation, documentation, and assessment by:
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Monitoring and reporting student progress
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Observe and track each child's progress, creating reports to share with parents and guardians
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Maintain regular, open, and positive communication with parents about their child's development
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Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the child's best interests are prioritized
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Utilize the appropriate reporting channels and practices we have within the school (e.g., student incident reports, §42 Aktivitetsplikt, etc).
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Facilitating parental cooperation through
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Weekly updates documenting learning experiences
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Daily dialogue with parents at drop off and pick up times
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Parent-teacher conferences
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Mutual trust built on positive communication
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Building positive relationships with children
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Ensure that all children feel safe, seen, heard and cared for
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Focus on physical and emotional well-being
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Promote agency
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Develop and implement age and stage appropriate lesson plans and daily routines to foster social, emotional, and academic growth through creative, hands-on, and play-based activities
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Create a safe, positive, inclusive, and warm learning and play environment, prioritizing the best interests of the children while promoting agency and play
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Use play, stories, and games to promote well-being and all-round development as set forth by the Norwegian Framework Plan Chapter 9: Learning areas
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Effectively manage a classroom
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Ensure the classroom is clean, organized, and safe, adhering to all health and safety regulations
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Monitor children to ensure their safety, promote good behavior, and encourage social skills and independence
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Supervise children during all activities, ensuring the best interests of all children are always prioritized
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Supervise other employees in the classroom and ensure they are also contributing to a safe and good learning and play environment, adhering to expectations for all ECC staff
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Attend and participate in planning day meetings.
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Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in early childhood education
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Contribute to the ECC's joint change and development work regarding the annual plan of the ECC and the Supervision Activity Plan
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Adhere to ISB's Child Protection Policy and procedures
- Understand role as a mandated reporter
Vi tilbyr
We are offering:
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an inspiring international work environment
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an active workplace where we see, listen to, and encourage each other
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professional and personal development
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a workplace that follows the school calendar and closures of ISB
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salary according to the PBL salary scale
The working hours for preschool teachers are 37,5 hours per week. Pre-School Teachers (Non Pedagogical Leaders) are entitled to 6 hours per week of non-contact time used for team collaboration meetings and planning.
