Kindergarten Teacher - AY2027, 2028

ROLE SUMMARY:

Australian International School (AIS) Saigon offers a top-quality international education that emphasises the holistic development of both day and boarding students in a nurturing, multicultural environment. With a dedicated team of highly qualified expat teachers and a strong focus on academic achievement, sports, arts, technology, and personal growth, AIS students are prepared to excel in all areas of life.

AIS Saigon offers a competitive remuneration package, which includes accommodation allowance; flight allowance; and insurance.  The school community is friendly, supportive, and welcoming.  We place great pride in our ethos, and we value our staff and support their professional development.  Vietnam and in particular Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant place to live, with a rich culture.  Teachers enjoy an excellent standard of living.

AIS seeks to appoint a teacher to provide excellent instruction and learning opportunities for students in alignment with the AIS vision and mission. The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge and a passion for engaging students. All teachers at AIS are expected to develop and deliver the curriculum in line with the Inspired Education Group’s expectations and meet Inspired teaching standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach all areas of the PYP in kindergarten, aligned with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework
• Build learning-focused relationships and empower children to become independent, self-regulated learners
• Plan, assess, and give feedback using formative and summative tools, differentiating for EAL learners
• Create a nurturing, inquiry-based classroom that promotes self-esteem, resilience, and citizenship
• Involve and report to parents on their children’s learning
• Integrate ICT and collaborate with colleagues, the SENCO, and the Deputy Principal
• Uphold the behaviour policy, safeguarding standards, and professional conduct
• Join ECAs, camps, events, and professional development, and carry out additional duties as directed
• Carry out additional duties as required by Kindergarten & Primary School leadership, contributing to the broader school community and corporate life

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education.
• Valid teaching qualification/licence relevant to Early Years/Kindergarten education.
• At least 3 years of full-time Kindergarten/Early Years teaching experience, preferably in an international school.
• Experience teaching in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of play-based and inquiry-based learning, child development, assessment, and differentiation.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.