A teacher in the ECC is expected to:
Ensure that all pedagogical work in the classroom is in accordance with Kindergarten Act, the Norwegian Framework Plan, and the IB-program.
The pedagogical leader/homeroom teacher will lead the work in their classroom with a focus on planning, implementation, documentation, and assessment by:
Monitoring and reporting student progress
Observe and track each child's progress, creating reports to share with parents and guardians
Maintain regular, open, and positive communication with parents about their child's development
Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the child's best interests are prioritized
Utilize the appropriate reporting channels and practices we have within the school (e.g., student incident reports, §42 Aktivitetsplikt, etc).
Facilitating parental cooperation through
Weekly updates documenting learning experiences
Daily dialogue with parents at drop off and pick up times
Parent-teacher conferences
Mutual trust built on positive communication
Building positive relationships with children
Ensure that all children feel safe, seen, heard and cared for
Focus on physical and emotional well-being
Promote agency
Develop and implement age and stage appropriate lesson plans and daily routines to foster social, emotional, and academic growth through creative, hands-on, and play-based activities
Create a safe, positive, inclusive, and warm learning and play environment, prioritizing the best interests of the children while promoting agency and play
Use play, stories, and games to promote well-being and all-round development as set forth by the Norwegian Framework Plan Chapter 9: Learning areas
Effectively manage a classroom
Ensure the classroom is clean, organized, and safe, adhering to all health and safety regulations
Monitor children to ensure their safety, promote good behavior, and encourage social skills and independence
Supervise children during all activities, ensuring the best interests of all children are always prioritized
Supervise other employees in the classroom and ensure they are also contributing to a safe and good learning and play environment, adhering to expectations for all ECC staff
Attend and participate in planning day meetings.
Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in early childhood education
Contribute to the ECC's joint change and development work regarding the annual plan of the ECC and the Supervision Activity Plan
Adhere to ISB's Child Protection Policy and procedures
Teacher qualification requirements:
Minimum three years of education as a kindergarten teacher or other relevant education (approved by Hk-dir)
English Fluency (min. B2 proficiency)
Clean police background check
Difference between preschool ("kindergarten") teacher and homeroom teacher/pedagogical leader:
A pedagogical leader has a leadership role in her department, while a regular kindergarten teacher works without the primary responsibility for the children, staff (assistants, interns, volunteers), and overall operations in the classroom.
contribute to an environment of safety and in which every child can flourish
conduct oneself professionally, operating at all times in line with ISB's Core Values, policies, and procedures
demonstrate a willingness to communicate openly, calmly, and professionally as part of the ISB team
be an active, positive participant in collaborative planning and meetings
be willing and comfortable to work with all age groups in the ECC
an inspiring international work environment
an active workplace where we see, listen to, and encourage each other
professional and personal development
a workplace that follows the school calendar and closures of ISB
salary according to the PBL salary scale
The working hours for preschool teachers are 37,5 hours per week. Pedagogical Leaders are entitled to 7 hours per week of non-contact time used for team collaboration meetings and planning. Pre-School Teachers (Non Pedagogical Leaders) are entitled to 6 hours per week of non-contact time used for team collaboration meetings and planning.
Our language of instruction is English.