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Foundation Coordinator

(Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek)

Fields of Expertise: Nursery,  Kindergarten,   
Salary: $2,000 USD

Details: The European School in Central Asia opened in September 2011 providing an inclusive European style education accredited with Cambridge International Examinations. The school has around 100 students age 2 to 14, with plans in place for expansion up to age 17 and doubling student numbers.
The Foundation Coordinator will be responsible for preparing pre-school children to enter the Key Stage 1 primary year’s programme.
Responsibilities
1) Work with the Head of Education to design a programme in accordance with the ethos and programme of the school to prepare children to enter the Key Stage 1 primary programme,
including fluency in English and pre-reading and pre-writing skills
2) Take overall responsibly for all of the foundation stage (age 2-5) with specific responsibility to the Nursery and Reception Classes, ensure that staffing is appropriate and that staff are trained to provide international standard foundation education
3) Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student to be socially and academically successful having regard to the abilities and aptitudes of individuals
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5) Provide a positive learning environment for each student where the child learns through developmental play and creative activities.
6) Plan, keep and report appropriate records to school management and parents
7) Organise and manage extra-curricular activities that promote positive interactions among students of all ages
8) Maintain knowledge of current educational theory and practice and undertake professional training in liaison with the Head of Education
9) Take an active role in development of the school in partnership with the Head of Education and other staff.
10) Act in accordance with the budgets, policies, procedures, directions and decisions of the school management
11) Act as ambassador for the school and act in a manner that upholds the values and ethos of the school at all times
12) Maintain high quality standards in all areas of the school
13) Any other tasks as decided by management that contributes to the provision of quality education for children or the effective development of the School.
Reporting
The Foundation Coordinator reports to the Head of Education
Timing and Duration
The position is available starting December 1, 2013. This is a full time long-term position with an initial contract of three years (subject to 3 months’ probation) which will be renewable by mutual consent.
Remuneration
Salary and benefits are internationally competitive, including allowances for international staff and school places for dependent children.
Requirements
• Qualified Foundation School Teacher with minimum full-time three-year course or an experienced graduate with equivalent teaching qualification
• Successful experience as a Foundation Stage teacher – minimum 2 years
• Genuine enjoyment of working with pre-school children and proven ability to enable a wide range of children to develop their academic and social potential
• Ability to plan strategically, to set and meet deadlines and to implement plans
• Capable of developing a new educational programme
• Familiarity with the Early Years Programme as followed in an effective foundation stage.
• Excellent interpersonal, team leadership and membership skills
• Able to negotiate and establish harmonious relationships with a wide range of people
• Able to communicate well with children, staff and parents and to gain their confidence and respect
• Native fluency in spoken and written English
• Other European and Central Asia language skills an advantage
Requirements
Application
• Send your application in English by email
• Include: (i) a brief cover letter summarizing your suitability for the post and the reason for applying; (ii) your CV; (iii) a list of three referees with contact details.
Deadline for Applications
• Deadline is November 25, 2013. Interviews and appointment will be arranged as soon as appropriate applications are received. Early application is advised.
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