ROLE OBJECTIVE

To provide the highest possible quality education and care experiences in collaboration with colleagues and families. As a lead teacher you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment within a specific classroom or group of children. You will play a crucial role in implementing the principles and teacher responsibilities of Aurora International School of the Arts and the Education Project of Reggio Emilia, fostering children’s holistic development, and guiding their learning experiences.  

The role of teacher as a co-constructor of knowledge, a creator of the environment as the third teacher, a supporter of the competent child, a documenter and researcher, and a partner with parents. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation:

– Collaborate with the teaching team to develop and implement an emergent curriculum that aligns with the Reggio Emilia Experiences, Te Whāriki: Early Childhood Curriculum of New Zealand, and the specific needs and interests of the children in your care. 

– Engage in ongoing observations and assessments of children’s learning, interests, and developmental progress to inform planning. 

– Design and facilitate learning experiences that promote exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 

2. Environment Design and Documentation:

– Create a welcoming, inspiring, and aesthetically pleasing learning environment that encourages children’s curiosity, autonomy, and engagement. 

– Set up the transformative spaces and design the learning contexts together with children through open-ended materials, resources, and provocations that reflect children’s interests and promote hands-on exploration. 

– Documenting and researching children’s learning journeys through observations and learning contexts. This includes listening, capturing the children’s voices, thoughs and ideas, valueing the hundreds language of children.  

– Forms of documentations include Storypark (group and individual learning journey), the annual project publication and the documentation panels in classrooms and the school. 

3. Relationship Building and Communication:

– Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues, fostering a sense of belonging and trust within the community. 

– Collaborate with families to gain insights into each child’s background, interests, and cultural identity, and incorporate this knowledge into the learning experiences. 

– Maintain regular and open communication with families, sharing information about children’s learning, and upcoming events. 

4. Individualized Support and Differentiation:

– Recognize and respond to the unique strengths, needs, and interests of each child in your care, providing individualized support and scaffolding as necessary. 

– Foster a learner-led and inquiry-based approach to learning, encouraging children to explore their own questions, ideas, and hypotheses. 

5. Collaboration and Professional Development:

– Collaborate with colleagues within school to share ideas, resources, and best practices, and contribute to a cohesive and supportive team environment. 

– Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance your understanding of the Reggio Emilia experiences, child development theories, and effective teaching strategies. 

– Reflect on your own practice and participate in ongoing self-assessment and goal setting, continuously striving for professional growth and improvement. 

6. Qualifications and Skills:

– A recognized qualification in Early Childhood Education, in accordance with Vietnam regulations 3 years experience. 

– Experience working in an ECE setting with a focus on the Reggio Emilia approach or a strong interest in Reggio-inspired education. 

– Sound knowledge of child development theories, pedagogical practice. Knowledge of Te Whāriki: Early Childhood Curriculum of New Zealand is an advantage but not a requirement.  

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. 

– Strong observation, research and assessment skills, and the ability to use documentation as a tool for reflection and communication. 

– Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability in designing and implementing learning experiences. 

– Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.