Lead Early Years Teacher

The Yael Schools Network is launching a new Jewish Early Years Centre in Valencia. We are seeking a founding  Lead Early Years Teacher  to shape, promote, and grow this new kindergarten. This leadership role combines outstanding classroom teaching with pedagogical guidance, merging a  Reggio Emilia-inspired approach , the  IB Early Years (EYP) framework , and a strong foundation in  Jewish values .

Core Responsibilities
Serve as the lead educator, modeling best practices to foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development.
Lead the implementation of the Reggio-inspired and IB-aligned curriculum; integrate Jewish values, culture, and traditions into daily inquiry-based learning.
Support the initial physical setup, design the learning environment, and establish routines and pedagogical culture prior to opening.
Mentor, guide, and collaborate with early years teachers and teaching assistants.
Build trusting relationships with families through proactive communication, regular progress updates, and community integration.

Key Requirements
Essential
Must hold a  Grado en Magisterio de Educación Infantil  (or equivalent validated in Spain) to legally qualify for the center's leadership.
Proven track record of excellence in early childhood teaching and mentoring/guiding other educators.
Fluency in  English  is required. (Spanish and/or Hebrew is a strong advantage).
Deep connection to and alignment with Jewish values and community life.
Desirable

Experience with the  IB Primary Years Programme (PYP/EYP)  or the  Reggio Emilia  approach.
Background working in international, bilingual, or founding school environments.