Preschool Teacher

Dili International School (see more jobs from this school)

Dili, East Timor 


Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 October 2024


We are seeking a Preschool teacher for a 2025 January start. We teach the Australian Curriculum (Early Years Learning Framework) through the International Baccalaureate Program of play-based learning. If you are looking for an International teaching adventure close to home; Timor-Leste is the place for you!

<p><strong>Job Description </strong><br />We are seeking a preschool teacher for our 4 year old preschool class. The successful applicant will join our team as a classroom teacher, supported by a minimum of three learning assistants. Our preschool program runs from 9-12 daily with optional afternoon preschool for families. The number of students in full-day preschool is currently 12 students and half-day is 21. </p><p><strong>Package </strong></p><ul><li>4hrs of Release from face to face teaching. </li><li>Salary in USD </li><li>All relocation costs including airfare provided. </li><li>Accommodation with all utilities and daily housekeeping included. Accomodation is within easy walking distance of the school.  </li><li>IB PYP training (if required) </li></ul><p><strong>About our school </strong></p><p>We playgroup to grade 12. Our Preschool and Playgroup run the Australiann Early Years Learning Framework through the pedagogical approach of play-based learning. In Transition to grade 6 we offer the IB PYP programme (T-6) using the Australian National Curriculum as our basis of key skills and content outcomes. Our secondary school follows the Australian Curriculum and offers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) as our graduating program. There are 240 students across the whole preschool to grade 12.</p><p>Our teachers mainly come from Australia and our student population is a mixture of Timorese nationals and expatriates. The school welcomes early career teachers as well as teachers who are preparing for retirement or have recently retired; interested in an exciting opportunity. </p><p>Teachers enjoy a great work/life balance and enjoy a relaxing tropical lifestyle whilst being a part of a supportive and collegial school community. </p><p>There are frequent flights to Singapore with daily flights to Bali and Darwin. </p><p>Our induction program includes supporting teachers become familiar with the country and able to explore the culture and history whilst here. </p><p>For more details about our wonderful school community visit <a href="www.distimor.org" rel="nofollow">www.distimor.org</a> or <a href="www.facebook.com/distimor" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/distimor</a></p>

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