Pre-School Teacher Pedagogical Leader

A teacher in the ECC is expected to:

• Ensure that all pedagogical work in the classroom is in accordance with Kindergarten Act, the Norwegian Framework Plan, and the IB-program.

• The pedagogical leader/homeroom teacher will lead the work in their classroom with a focus on planning, implementation, documentation, and assessment by:

  • Monitoring and reporting student progress

    • Observe and track each child's progress, creating reports to share with parents and guardians

    • Maintain regular, open, and positive communication with parents about their child's development

    • Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the child's best interests are prioritized

    • Utilize the appropriate reporting channels and practices we have within the school (e.g., student incident reports, §42 Aktivitetsplikt, etc).

  • Facilitating parental cooperation through

    • Weekly updates documenting learning experiences

    • Daily dialogue with parents at drop off and pick up times

    • Parent-teacher conferences

    • Mutual trust built on positive communication

  • Building positive relationships with children

    • Ensure that all children feel safe, seen, heard and cared for

    • Focus on physical and emotional well-being

    • Promote agency

• Develop and implement age and stage appropriate lesson plans and daily routines to foster social, emotional, and academic growth through creative, hands-on, and play-based activities

  • Create a safe, positive, inclusive, and warm learning and play environment, prioritizing the best interests of the children while promoting agency and play

  • Use play, stories, and games to promote well-being and all-round development as set forth by the Norwegian Framework Plan Chapter 9: Learning areas

• Effectively manage a classroom

  • Ensure the classroom is clean, organized, and safe, adhering to all health and safety regulations

  • Monitor children to ensure their safety, promote good behavior, and encourage social skills and independence

  • Supervise children during all activities, ensuring the best interests of all children are always prioritized

  • Supervise other employees in the classroom and ensure they are also contributing to a safe and good learning and play environment, adhering to expectations for all ECC staff

• Attend and participate in planning day meetings.

  • Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in early childhood education

  • Contribute to the ECC's joint change and development work regarding the annual plan of the ECC and the Supervision Activity Plan

• Adhere to ISB's Child Protection Policy and procedures

  • Understand role as a mandated reporter
  
  

Teacher qualification requirements:

• Minimum three years of education as a kindergarten teacher or other relevant education (approved by Hk-dir)

• English Fluency (min. B2 proficiency)

• Clean police background check

Difference between preschool ("kindergarten") teacher and homeroom teacher/pedagogical leader:

A pedagogical leader has a leadership role in her department, while a regular kindergarten teacher works without the primary responsibility for the children, staff (assistants, interns, volunteers), and overall operations in the classroom.

General:

• contribute to an environment of safety and in which every child can flourish

• conduct oneself professionally, operating at all times in line with ISB's Core Values, policies, and procedures

• demonstrate a willingness to communicate openly, calmly, and professionally as part of the ISB team

• be an active, positive participant in collaborative planning and meetings

• be willing and comfortable to work with all age groups in the ECC

We are offering:

• an inspiring international work environment

• an active workplace where we see, listen to, and encourage each other

• professional and personal development

• a workplace that follows the school calendar and closures of ISB

• salary according to the PBL salary scale

The working hours for preschool teachers are 37,5 hours per week. Pedagogical Leaders are entitled to 7 hours per week of non-contact time used for team collaboration meetings and planning. Pre-School Teachers (Non Pedagogical Leaders) are entitled to 6 hours per week of non-contact time used for team collaboration meetings and planning.

Our language of instruction is English.