Homeroom Kindergarten Teacher

About the Role

Maple Bear Astana is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Homeroom Kindergarten Teacher to help foster a high-quality, English-speaking learning environment based on Maple Bear’s internationally recognized Canadian education curriculum. Our program prepares children for future academic success at leading international and local schools in Kazakhstan and abroad.

The Homeroom Teacher will report directly to the Academic Coordinator and will be responsible for implementing the Maple Bear curriculum and educational program for a class of approximately 15 children, 4–5 years old (Junior Kindergarten), working in collaboration with a Teacher Assistant.

The role also includes administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

The Homeroom Kindergarten Teacher will be responsible for:

• Teaching and supervising a group of approximately 15–16 kindergarten children, 4-5 years old (Junior Kindergarten Group).
• Ensuring high standards of education, child safety, and care in the classroom.
• Monitoring and assessing children’s progress and communicating their development to the Academic Coordinator and parents through report cards and assessment forms.
• Maintaining open, constructive, and effective communication with parents and encouraging their active engagement in their children’s learning.
• Attending to children’s hygiene needs and ensuring appropriate health and care practices.
• Performing administrative duties as assigned by the Academic Coordinator.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive working and learning environment.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and well-organized classroom in accordance with Maple Bear’s curriculum standards.

What We Offer

• An initial one-year employment contract, renewable, subject to performance.
• A competitive salary, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• A friendly, international, and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and support through the Maple Bear global network.
• The opportunity to join the global Maple Bear community and contribute to the continued growth of the Maple Bear network in Kazakhstan.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or higher degree in Education/Pedagogy, or a four-year university degree combined with qualifications in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Nursery Teacher Training (NTT).
• At least five years of teaching experience at the kindergarten or primary school level, with available performance records.
• A high level of English proficiency and excellent communication skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a short paragraph (no more than 150 words) explaining why you are interested in working at Maple Bear Astana.