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Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Maple Bear

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Start September 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 2

Student Level:

Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor, School Health and Welfare Staff

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: Early childhood education/ Nursery teachers’ training qualification

Additional School Requirements:

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
Fluent 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

Job Benefits:

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

Job Description:

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.

Maple Bear International School in Tashkent is part of the fully vertically integrated educational precinct that comprises a university (British Management University, opened in 2020, https://bmu-edu.uz/) and a K-12 Maple Bear Global School (opening in September 2024, https://maplebear.uz). We are located on a beautiful 25-acre / 10-hectare large property on the easter side of Tashkent with a view of the mountains.

About Maple Bear Global Schools:

Maple Bear uses best Canadian educational practices to bring Canadian bilingual early childhood, elementary, and high school education to students around the world. With over 580+ schools in more than 40+ countries, Maple Bear is the trusted choice of parents of over 60,000 students preparing for lifelong success in learning through the excellence of Canadian methodology that nurtures 21st-century skills.

Maple Bear’s mission is to deliver a student-focused learning system in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment preparing students for success at the post-secondary level and instilling a passion for life-long learning.

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

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Maple Bear Canadian School is the world's largest educational franchise, renowned for its commitment to delivering a world-class education. We combine the best of Canadian methodology to bring bilingual education to students around the world. Our curriculum, developed by Canadian experts, is designed to empower students for lifelong success in learning and to overcome the challenges of the modern world.

With over 18 years of experience, Maple Bear has an impressive track record of preparing over 54,000 students for a global future. Our extensive network spans across 580+ schools in more than 40+ countries, making Maple Bear the trusted choice of parents worldwide.

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