KG Teacher

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the KG curriculum.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.

• Implement a strong phonics-based literacy program, focusing on letter sounds, digraphs, trigraphs, CVC words, sight words, and early reading skills.

• Develop and implement activities that promote early numeracy, scientific inquiry, creativity, and gross/fine motor skills.

• Assess students’ progress through observation, portfolios, and other age-appropriate methods.

• Communicate effectively and regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.

• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and school-wide initiatives.

• Manage classroom resources and routines effectively.

• Encourage positive social interactions and emotional development.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.

• Valid teaching certification/license for Early Years/Kindergarten.

• Proven experience teaching Kindergarten or early primary grades.

• Strong subject knowledge across all core KG learning areas (literacy, numeracy, science, arts, social-emotional learning).

• In-depth understanding and practical application of phonics instruction, including explicit teaching of letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, digraphs, trigraphs, and strategies for developing early reading fluency.

• Excellent classroom management skills with a positive and nurturing approach.

• Ability to create a stimulating and interactive learning environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with young children.

• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and communication (e.g., interactive whiteboards, educational apps).

• Any specific curriculum experience if relevant, e.g., Experience with Specific Curriculum like Jolly Phonics, IB PYP, Montessori is a plus.