Early Years Teacher - Kinder Bardi

Early Years Teacher - Kinder
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Early Years Teacher - Kinder

**Location**:Como, IT

**Date**:27 Jan 2025

**Application closing date**:10/02/2025

- Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85, 000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

- In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

- By joining our award-winning team of over 13, 000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

**ROLE SUMMARY**:**About the school**:

The International School of Como is a vibrant, friendly and expanding school located in the beautiful Como area.

ISC's mission is to empower all students to be active, reflective and responsible life-long learners.

They are confident and will go and make a positive difference in an ever-changing world.

The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.

We are models of what we value.

Our staff are innovative and creative, we put our students at the centre of all we do in a collaborative environment.

The International School of Como moved into its definitive purpose-built campus in the nearby village of Fino Mornasco, 6km south of the beautiful lake Como.

Our modern and spacious campus was designed to foster collaborative approaches to teaching and learning.

Our campus benefits from science laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, a well-stocked central library, as well as studios for visual arts, drama and music.

There are sports facilities on site and off site while we wait for our new pitches to be completed.

Additionally, our youngest students thrive in their carefully designed on-site spaces which support the delivery of our Reggio-Inspired Early Years Curriculum.

The expansion project is underway and will make for an impressive campus.

**AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY**:

- To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care;

- Planning and delivering the curriculum for one specific PYP EY grade level;

- Leading pedagogical activities, setting up learning invitations, interacting with students, documenting progress, and managing resources;

- Plan for and provide particular support for students, including those with special needs;

- Give regular feedback on student development to the parents and guardians;

- Attend to students' personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, and minor first aid and welfare matters;

- To be alert to issues of safeguarding students and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of students are promoted and safeguarded;

- Assist in the supervision of outdoor break times;

- Establish good relationships with students, role-modelling the IB Learner Profile and responding appropriately to individual needs;

- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students;

- Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour management strategies;

- Attend all Staff Meetings and Training to remain active in discussions and tasks;

- Contributing to school development through active participation in staff professional development;

- Offering an Extracurricular activity that supports or extends the current portfolio;

- To provide a happy, stimulating, safe, and secure environment where all students are encouraged to meet their potential and where their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs are met.

- PERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Good communication and interpersonal skills;

- A proactive approach to supporting students in their learning and day-to-day experience;

- The belief that all students, regardless of their circumstances, can excel;

- A commitment to ensuring students are safe and maintain an environment where they are encouraged to meet their potential and where their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs are met.

**Knowledge and Understanding

- In-depth knowledge of the IB PYP philosophy, principles and practices and Inspired Reggio Approach;

- Understanding of contemporary teaching and learning theories and practice.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description summarise the main aspects of the Early Years Teacher role.

However, this is not an exhaustive list, and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks as deemed appropriate.

**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

- Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding a