Job Description

Early Childhood Support Teacher



Boundless Education is transforming current systems of education. Our educational concept empowers all students to explore their natural creativity, discover their true passions, and shape their own future. We apply the renowned Finnish Curriculum integrated with best pedagogical practices from around the world to create a personalised, multi-age, skills-driven and strength-based system that is supportively led by teachers as mentors.



We are looking for Early Childhood Support Teachers to join our Explorers program (for students aged 1-3 and 4-5) starting August 1, 2024 in any one of the following locations:


• Kotor, Montenegro
• Andalusia, Spain
• Tuscany, Italy
• Sintra, Portugal
• Bali, Indonesia





Support teachers are partners in education, working together to provide the best educational experience possible for each child. The support teacher's role is to assist the classroom teacher and allow more effective utilisation of the teacher's abilities and professional knowledge. Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

Primary responsibilities

Candidates with an EU passport/residency will be prioritized.

Accountability for learning:


• Inspires students to achieve maximum learning by employing various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to succeed academically, socially, behaviourally and emotionally.
• Develops engaging and meaningful activities after collaborating and consulting with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students, which will ensure that there is an outstanding student experience and learning environment in the classroom, every day.
• Leads small group instruction and collects required data to determine a child's progress in the classroom so they can meet the objectives in their IEP.
• Fosters a culture of learning and acceptance by acting as an advocate for children with academic, social emotional or behavioural concerns, and models appropriate social skills to the peers in the general education classroom.




Instructional design and practices :


• Support staff are welcome to dedicate some hours a week to lead, plan and teach particular workshops or sessions in their areas of expertise and passion
• Directs small group or individual instruction as instructed by the educator and works cooperatively by sharing ideas and concerns
• Implements solutions for each student and situation by carrying out programs that can be taught individually or in groups that allows for the student to achieve maximum independence. Implements behaviour management activities that promote a safe learning environment for all.
• Mobilises and develops resources to support instructional activities planned by the educator that will assist in the educational and social development of students
• Replaces any educators if they are sick or unable to attend
• Will support educators during Nature Time, Arts Science, Cooking and Cultural Immersion Time
• Help clean up facilities throughout the day
• Help/lead Lunch/snack duty
• Help/lead Nap duty
• Help/lead playground time




Additional Income Opportunities



Education assistants also have the opportunity to earn extra income by babysitting children in the Boundless community outside of regular work hours. Boundless has a network of parents in need of reliable babysitters, and this is an excellent way to supplement your income with Boundless while helping families in the community.



Compensation & Benefits



• Competitive salary and vacation, including public holidays
• Discounted tuition for your child to attend Boundless Education
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Framework for experiential leadership, teaching, and learning





Qualifications



• Minimum High School degree
• Willingness to gain knowledge in preventing, intervening and managing a crisis, keeping safety in mind for all.
• Willingness to gain knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers
• Ability to effectively analyse needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to promote practical ethical behaviour and maintain confidentiality of information about students in learning environment and community
• Show initiative and apply quick thinking
• Ability to problem-solve in ambiguous environments
• Be adaptable: Boundless Life is growing quickly, so we're looking for team members who can adapt to changing landscapes





What you gain from Boundless Education;



• Trust in you and your expertise
• Training by educational experts
• A competitive benefits package
• Opportunities for personal growth
• Building an innovative educational concept
• Framework for experiential leadership, teaching and learning
• Freedom to be creative and innovative in your practice
• A well resourced learning centre with budgets to enhance
• Meals during the day