Beijing City International School
Kindergarten Teacher
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About The School
International independent school providing IB program and curriculum for PS and MS Learn more about this schoolJob Description
Tongzhou district, Beijing, kindergarten position is available, starting in February,2026.
Students age 3-6 years old.
Curriculum: Reggio (NOT IB)
daily work hour: 7:50am-5pm
support open house on weekends as required (for exchange of more Xmas leave days)
JOB GOAL: To empower children to live healthy and positive lives as confident and creative learners through the use of
progressive, rigorous and personalized play-based pedagogies.
JOB DESCRIPTION: As an expatriate teacher you are responsible for co-planning and implementing learning intentions for up
to forty children. Duties include actively engaging with children to foster a positive and healthy learning environment,
conducting assessments and being the contact person, providing reports and feedback on performance and behavior to
parents. You work closely with the bilingual teachers to ensure a balanced literacy approach that supports both English and
Chinese language development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Promotes the values and mission of YCE Kindergartens.
2. Implements school-wide policies.
3. Promotes and maintains a positive working environment in the kindergarten.
4. Promotes and maintain a calm, caring, and appropriately challenging environment for children.
5. Develops a deep understanding of the kindergarten’s curriculum and assessment policies and practices.
6. Maintains high but personalized expectations of children, self and team members.
7. Ensures one’s teaching and learning practices are in accordance with foundational principles.
o Scaffolds and nurtures the development of each child’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional and Chinese
language needs.
o Scaffolds and nurtures the development of each child’s independent self-care abilities inclusive of but not
limited to:
▪ toilet training/ diaper changing,
▪ fostering independence when eating lunches and snacks,
▪ dressing and undressing,
▪ napping preparation and supervision, etc.
o Understands and utilizes child developmental milestones when planning and implementing learning
experiences.
o Prepares and maintains a learning environment where children learn through active exploration and
interaction.
o Ensures the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper
maintenance of equipment and knowledge of emergency procedures.
8. Models excellent teaching for others.
9. Completes relevant planning, assessing and reporting documentation within the required timeframes.
10. Supports the kindergarten’s strategic goals.
11. Contributes to ongoing curriculum development.
12. Regularly engages in professional development, keeping up to date on recent research related to best teaching
practices for young children.
13. Contribute to the selection of educational resources and materials.
14. Partners with parents and primary caregivers to develop positive home-school relationships.
15. Actively participate in school activities and meetings.
16. Maintains open communication with staff.
WORK YEAR: Around 222 days per year.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Principal.
Requirements
English native speaker only, have kindergarten homeroom experience, prefer the candidate major in education or has a teaching license.
TITLE: YCE KG Teacher 3-5 (Expatriate)
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Fluent in written and oral English
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Education degree and certification
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Three or more years’ experience in early childhood teaching (preschool or kindergarten)
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Commitment to progressive, play-based learning experiences for young children.
REPORTS TO: Principal
Benefits
salary 28-33k pre tax+ apartment + paid Summer holiday 3 weeks, winter holiday 3 weeks (including 1-week Xmas holiday)and other benefits.
Post date: 2025-09-12