Head of Early Years (0.5 Teaching Responsibilities)

SCHOOL / DEPT: Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Elementary School Principal

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 31, 2025

INTERNAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct 29, 2025

At ISB, We All Belong

ISB is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel they belong, are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace diversity as a source of strength and are enriched through our differences. We are committed to equitable treatment for all, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, background, identity, orientation, or ability.

We seek employees who are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging, ensuring that everyone at ISB feels safe, respected, and treated fairly.

Our Mission

We are an inspiring international community in Beijing where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Head of Early Years is responsible for ensuring high quality instruction, support and leadership in order to produce high quality outcomes in the development of early years students at ISB using current, research-based practices. The Head of Early Years will partner with elementary school stakeholders to ensure that best practices are followed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Early Years (EY) program.

Ensure the successful development and implementation of high quality, developmentally appropriate, inclusive, learning environments which promote learning through play

Implement professional development for faculty and staff to support Early Years learners across the school

Lead parent education events for Early Years parents with school leadership and/or teachers

Supervise Early Years teachers as assigned by the Principal

Support the Admissions process by reviewing applicant files and providing recommendations on program placement, learning support needs, and readiness for Early Years entry, as requested by the Principal.

Support Early Years recruitment efforts by assisting with open houses and community engagement events in collaboration with the Admissions team and ES leadership, ensuring alignment with ISB’s enrollment strategy and Early Years educational philosophy.

Support Early Years scheduling in collaboration with the elementary leadership team.

Recognize and celebrate the value of students’ home language and culture with the aim of promoting agency, social emotional well-being, and language development

Keep up to date on developments in the field of Early Years education through professional reading and development opportunities

Participate in co-curricular activities and/ or school section committees

Perform any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field

Current teaching credentials and minimum five years successful, full-time early years teaching experience

Certification and experience in Educational Leadership-strongly preferred

Experience working and leading in Reggio Emilia inspired early years settings-required

Experience supervising early years teachers, program development, and leading professional development

Experience teaching in an international school early years setting-preferred

Experience in supporting sustainable enrollment growth and retention within Early Years programs, in alignment with strategic admissions goals and school capacity planning

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in English, both written and oral

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proven and sustained growth mindset and asset-based approach to teaching learners who are multilingual

Dedication to the ISB Vision, Mission and Core Values

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter

CV

Teaching video link: Applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare a teaching video that showcases instructional abilities in their subject area. (Please note that if selected for an interview, we may request the video at a later stage.)

References: We require contact information for three confidential references, with at least two being supervisory references from your current or previous employment.