Prekindergarten Teacher

Creation Village World School (CVWS) is seeking a highly qualified and passionate Early Years Teacher for our Prekindergarten classroom.

Creation Village World School (CVWS) is seeking a highly qualified and passionate Early Years Teacher for our Prekindergarten classroom.

Reporting to the Dean of PYP, the PreK Teacher is responsible for daily functions and management of the classroom.

The role of the Primary Years Programme teacher is to provide enjoying and stimulating educational opportunities with the philosophy and mission of IB at the center of student learning. All teachers are expected to create and implement a curriculum that includes educating the whole student, with a specific focus on the Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning. Hands-on, Project-based Learning is a priority in stimulating student curiosity and achievement.

Additionally, teachers are encouraged to create strong relationships with students and parents, immersing themselves in Creation Village’s community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a grade level classroom responsible for all aspects of student development and classroom growth
• Develop stimulating curriculum to enhance student learning experiences
• Create nurturing educational environment
• Work collaboratively within a PLC to implement IB expectations
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students
• Partner with parents/guardians to help address student needs
• Foster a positive working environment for self and colleagues
• Participate in on-going professional development opportunities
• Attend regular staff meetings and PLCs
• Communicates frequently with children throughout the day, naming objects, actions, using who, what, when, where, why, and asking open-ended questions.
• Exhibits behavior management consistent with Creation Village's philosophy of whole child living based on the CREATION Health principles, including reflecting children’s feelings, approaching children to speak with them, directing comments toward children’s behavior, not at the children themselves, etc.
• Treats each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population.
• Responds to the individual needs and learning styles of children.
• Responds to children in distress promptly and appropriately.
• Is responsible for all mealtime activities of the group. Helps children serve themselves family-style and sits with children; preferably eats with them. Monitors children closely during meals in the essence of the CREATION Life living principles.
• Protects the safety of all children in the center.
• Directly supervises children at all times
• Uses positive phrasing with children.

• Read IB grade-specific documents in advance of teaching each unit.
• Become proficient in integrating ATL, ATT, Learner Profile, Central Idea and Themes into instruction.
• Actively participate in trainings connected to the best practices.
• Utilize the CVWS IB Templates as the foundation for creating Weekly Lesson Plans while incorporating other school curriculum and approved resources.
• Tracking and monitor student progress through Toddle to grade-specific standards by using the Learning Target Checklist.
• Actively participate in PLC’s to create a transdisciplinary approach to instruction and integrate into project-based learning.
• Complete reflection surveys/interviews.

• Integrate with Creation Village’s classroom management, instruction, and routines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate room that creates a safe and enjoyable…