Early Years & Primary Associate Teacher

Early Years & Primary Years Associate Teacher
Bloomingdale International School | Penamaluru, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Are you passionate about working with young learners and looking for an opportunity to grow your teaching career in a collaborative and international learning environment?
Bloomingdale International School  is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed  Early Years & Primary Years Associate Teacher  to support our academic team at our  Penamaluru, Vijayawada  campus.

This role is ideal for educators who enjoy working with children, supporting classroom learning, and developing their teaching skills through hands-on experience and mentorship.

Position Details
Position:  Early Years & Primary Years Associate Teacher
School:  Bloomingdale International School
Department:  Early Years & Primary Years Programme

Location:

Penamaluru, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Employment:  Full-time | In-person

Reports to:

Principal
Joining:  Immediate / Early joiners preferred

Candidates currently outside Vijayawada who are willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do
Support the lead teacher in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
Assist in implementing  inquiry-based and student-centered learning  experiences.
Support differentiated activities to meet individual student needs.
Reinforce concepts through small-group and one-to-one activities.
Encourage student participation, curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
Help maintain a positive, safe, inclusive, and well-organized classroom.
Support students during classroom activities, transitions, meals, outdoor play, and other routines.
Observe and document student learning, development, behaviour, and progress.
Provide appropriate emotional and academic support under the guidance of the lead teacher.
Assist with student portfolios, classroom displays, teaching resources, and learning materials.
Collaborate with lead teachers, subject teachers, coordinators, and support staff.
Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, professional development programmes, and school activities.
Support school events, assemblies, field trips, celebrations, and special programmes.
Provide classroom support or substitution when required.

What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in  Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field .
Experience working with young learners in a school, preschool, or educational environment is preferred.
Fresh graduates with a genuine interest in teaching and working with children are also encouraged to apply.
Good understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning practices.
Strong communication skills in English.
Patience, empathy, creativity, and a positive attitude.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
Basic computer/IT skills and willingness to use digital learning tools.
Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally.

IB / International Curriculum Experience

Prior IB PYP or international curriculum experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Candidates with experience in  Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Montessori, CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, or other recognized school environments  are welcome to apply.
An interest in  inquiry-based, play-based, experiential, and child-centered learning  will be an added advantage.

Professional Growth
Mentorship and guidance from experienced educators.
Opportunities for  IB PYP and professional development training .
Hands-on exposure to international and inquiry-based teaching practices.
Opportunity to develop classroom management, planning, assessment, and student-support skills.
Career growth opportunities, including progression toward a  Lead Teacher role  based on performance, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join Bloomingdale International School?
Collaborative and supportive work culture.
Opportunities for continuous professional development.
Exposure to international curriculum practices.
A child-centered learning environment.
Meaningful opportunity to contribute to students' academic, social, and personal development.

Open to Relocation?
If you are currently outside Vijayawada and are  open to relocating to Vijayawada , we encourage you to apply.

If you are an  Associate Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Early Years Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Primary Teacher, Montessori Teacher, or an early-career educator  looking for an opportunity to grow, we would be happy to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Bloomingdale…