English-speaking Kindergarten Teacher

Maple Bear Astana is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher who will help in building a culture of a high-quality English-speaking kindergarten that follows an award-winning Canadian education curriculum and prepares its students to become successful in their future academic pursuits in the best international and local schools in Kazakhstan or abroad.

The Co-Teacher will report directly to the Homeroom Teacher or Academic Coordinator and will implement the Maple Bear curriculum and program by teaching and supervising a group of kindergarten kids (approx. 15) either 4-5 year old (Junior Kindergarten) or 5-6 years old (Senior Kindergarten) together with a Co-teacher. The Homeroom Teacher will also be responsible for some administrative duties as assigned by the Academic Coordinator.

THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Teaching and supervising a group of kindergarten children (approx. 15) either 4-5 or 5-6 years old
• Ensuring the quality of education, safety, and care in the classroom
• Assessing the kindergarteners’ progress and communicating it to the Academic Coordinator and the parents via report cards and assessment reports
• Ensuring quality communication and engagement with parents
• Being responsible for all hygiene needs and requirements and health care
• Performing various administrative duties as assigned by the Academic Coordinator
• Maintaining a friendly and supportive work and learning environment
• Managing a clean and sanitized classroom environment in concurrence with the Maple Bear curriculum standards

WE OFFER

• Initially, a one-year contract, renewable subject to performance
• Negotiable and competitive salary
• A dynamic, friendly, and supportive work environment
• Continual professional training and support from the Maple Bear global network
• A chance to become a part of the global Maple Bear family and to help grow the Maple Bear network in Kazakhstan

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Education degree or higher OR a four-year university degree with ECE (early childhood education) / NTT (nursery teachers’ training) qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of excellent teaching experience at the kindergarten or primary school level
• High fluency in English with excellent communication skills
• Native or near-native knowledge of Russian or Kazakh

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please also submit a short paragraph (150 words max) explaining why you are interested in working for Maple Bear Astana.