Kindergarten Homeroom Teachers

Maple Bear International School in Tashkent is seeking kindergarten homeroom teachers who will help in building a distinguished culture of a high-quality English-speaking kindergarten that follows an award-winning Canadian education curriculum and prepares its students to become successful in their future academic pursuits in the best international and local schools in Uzbekistan or abroad.

Maple Bear International School in Tashkent is part of the fully vertically integrated educational precinct that comprising a university (British Management University, opened in 2020, https://bmu-edu.uz/) and a K-12 Maple Bear Global School (opening in September 2024, https://maplebear.uz). We are located on a beautiful 25-acre / 10-hectare large property on the easter side of Tashkent with the view of the mountains.

About Maple Bear Global Schools

Maple Bear uses best Canadian educational practices to bring Canadian bilingual early childhood, elementary and high school education to students around the world. With over 580+ schools in more than 40+ countries, Maple Bear is the trusted choice of parents of over 60,000 students preparing for lifelong success in learning through the excellence of Canadian methodology that nurtures 21st century skills.

Maple Bear’s mission is to deliver a student-focused learning system in a safe, secure and stimulating environment preparing students for success at the post-secondary level and instilling a passion for life-long learning.

Starting date: August 1, 2024

Kindergarten homeroom teachers report to the KG Academic Coordinator and are responsible for:

• Teaching and supervising a group of kindergarteners (at the Toddler / Nursery / Junior KG / or Senior KG level, ages 2-6) in a team with a teacher assistant

• Ensuring the quality of education, safety, and care in the classroom

• Managing a clean and sanitized classroom environment in concurrence with the Maple Bear curriculum standards

• Assessing the kindergarteners’ progress and communicating it to the Academic Coordinator and the parents via report cards and assessment reports

• Ensuring quality communication and engagement with parents

• Maintaining a friendly and supportive work and learning environment

• Performing various administrative duties as assigned by the Academic Coordinator

WE OFFER

• Competitive salary package with one-month paid vacation

• Market-rate housing allowance and assistance with the housing search

• In-country medical coverage for the full duration of your contract (at a pre-specified full-service private medical clinic in Tashkent)

• Full support and reimbursement for various fees related to visas to Uzbekistan, employment permits and any related expenses

• One return flight per year from the nearest airport to home to Tashkent

• A dynamic, friendly, and supportive work environment

• Continual professional training and development; other support from the Maple Bear global network

• A chance to become part of the global Maple Bear family and to help grow the Maple Bear network in Uzbekistan and beyond

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year university degree with ECE (early childhood education) / NTT (nursery teachers’ training) qualifications and/or a B.Ed. degree or higher

• Minimum 3 years of excellent teaching experience at the kindergarten / primary school level

• Native English speaker with excellent communication skills

Country of origin is not critical but knowledge of / experience in the Canadian education system is a big plus

DESIRED EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Some international experience is highly desired

• Some experience in educational leadership and/or administration is useful

• Personal qualities: positive, emotionally intelligent, hard-working, willing to share knowledge, professional, pro-active attitude, passionate about teaching

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit your full application including a cover letter and your CV / resume to the following e-mail address:

Please indicate “MB Tashkent – KG Homeroom Teacher” in the subject field.