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Raintree International School Sukhumvit seeks a Kindergarten class teacher to join our progressive, Reggio informed school in the heart of Bangkok. Applications welcome for immediate start.

Raintree is an international early years school offering a progressive programme for children aged 1.5 to 6 years. Our purposely-designed school is modern, green and spacious and features newly-renovated facilities including a large garden and indoor soft gym.
Raintree seeks dynamic and experienced early years teachers, who are committed to child-led, inquiry-based learning to join our fantastic team. The Kindergarten class teacher role will be working with children aged 3 - 5 years.
Main Job and Responsibilities of Class Teacher
The class teacher will:

• Be accountable to the Head Teacher for the conduct, management and administration of their class responsibilities, subject to school policy
• Establish and maintain a safe, purposeful and positive learning environment
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all children, caregivers and the wider school community
• Attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children as required
• Ensure opportunities for purposeful interactions, questioning and vocabulary to support learning and use this effectively when planning future experiences
• Ensure that the planning, observation and assessment cycle is completed, reviewed, and appropriately communicated to line managers/parents
• Provide a stimulating and attractive environment in line with the school ethos
• Provide written reports and informal dialogue to parents on the development and progress of their children
• Support and lead the staff team within their classroom and wider school where appropriate
• Ensure consistent classroom/behaviour management strategies are applied by all staff within their team
• Work as a part of the wider school team in planning and implementing the school's curriculum, strategic plans and policies
• Understand the need to safeguard children in according with the school policy

Successful applicants for class teacher will have:

• PGCE in Early Years Education, Primary Education or equivalent
• Experience in teaching children aged between 3 - 5 years
• Sound knowledge and experience in working with the Reggio Emilia approach, Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Birth to Five
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Ability to manage change and show resilience

** All successful applicants will be subject to reference checks, criminal records checks and qualification validation
Our offering

• 2 year contract, renewable upon mutual agreement
• Competitive salary depending on qualification and experience
• Bonus upon agreement
• Additional long service agreement
• Housing allowance
• Return economy class flight per each contract
• Health and accident insurance
• Work permit and visa
• Daily lunch
• Free tuition for your own child(ren) at Raintree International School
• Opportunity to part of dynamic, passionate, and professional team committed to make a difference

Application Process


About Raintree International School

Raintree is an international school offering progressive early childhood programme for children aged 1.5 to 5 years old. While our curriculum is based on the British Early Year Foundation Stage, our approach is also inspired by international best practices and principles of Reggio Emilia, with a unique emphasis on fostering a community of creative lifelong learners. Our school, opened in August 2017, is ideally located in the heart of Bangkok (Thailand) in a high end residential area and within 5 minutes drive of the CBD and diplomatic district. We aim to offer the highest quality learning experience with small size classes to ensure each and every child gets the attention and care they deserve. Our child-centred school with maximum capacity of approximately 120 children is purposefully designed to inspire learning through curiosity and exploration of the natural world. Our facilities are carefully designed according to international early years best practices, with curated outdoor provisions that are innovative and stimulating.
Raintree offers cozy and family-like working environment for our teaching staff. We aim to minimise admin work so our teachers can focus on the children and their well-being.