A FUTURE Preschool or ELC Faculty Position

The Awty International School desires to attract, identify and cultivate thoroughly diverse, well-trained, highly-qualified and richly experienced applicants. To that end, we encourage applications for future openings. Only "open" positions will receive active consideration; this position will be archived to serve as a potential source for some future position.     

All teachers at The Awty International School share responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in the school. The status of the teacher as a professional with high order knowledge in the discipline(s) taught underpins the duties of the position. Teachers at Awty are required to be highly professional people who should indicate the highest standards of preparation for teaching and learning, punctuality and student management. The building of a positive relationship with students and colleagues is a requirement, as is the expectation that all teachers will work to enhance the mission and values of the School, as well as the Strategic Plan of the School.    

Desired Qualifications   

• BA or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, plus teaching certification in Early Childhood Education.    
• At least three years full-time teaching experience in a preschool setting, strongly preferred.    
• International and independent school experience preferred.       

Sample Position-Specific Qualifications will be specified in open job postings. These may include language skill, subject-matter competency and experience.    

The Role    

• Attending and positively contributing to faculty, grade and division meetings as scheduled by the Division Head and whole school meetings as appropriate.    
• Performing snack, lunch, recess and other preschool teacher duties.    
• Contributing to the wider life of the School in areas such as special projects and presentations, service learning, and by attending student events, Open House, prospective parent meetings, and other school and parent meetings. Also assisting with admissions testing.     
• Maintaining an in-depth familiarity with the appropriate curricula and current teaching trends and developments.         

Characteristics    

• Possess excellent teaching skills appropriate for young children    
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of interactive methodologies    
• Prepare and implement appropriate class work for the development of language, motor, and cognitive skills    
• Follow the School’s guidelines and curriculum    
• Include activities to develop cross-cultural understanding    
• Demonstrate professional strengths of gentleness, nurturing, respectfulness, consistency    
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to early childhood social, emotional and intellectual development within an international school setting       

Information on the Program (click here for more information)    

The Early Childhood Division at The Awty International School is a dual language (French/English or Spanish/English) program containing the following:        

• Pre-Kindergarten 3/Petite Section     
• Pre-Kindergarten 4/Moyenne Section     
• Kindergarten/Grande Section        

Students spend alternating full days in either:        

• English/French instruction    
• English/Spanish instruction       

Benefits / Salary   

The salary is competitive. Teacher compensation is determined by an internally published Faculty Scale built on years of relevantexperience (0-35) and highest degree earned (Bachelors, Masters and PhD). Full-time employee benefits include medical insurance, a dental plan, retirement contributions, disability and life insurance. Click here for more information on our benefit package.    

Contact Information  

While we heartily encourage you to submit an application, we recognize that you may wish to communicate with the Stanley Way, the Hiring Manager for the Preschool or Early Learning Center Stanley Way. Here is his e-mail address: sWay@awty.org.     

EEO Statement   

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.  

Diversity Statement

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.