Early Years Teacher

Job Description

Our client school in Milan offers a uniquely enriching international education that blends innovative teaching practices with a designled approach to learning. Set across multiple campuses serving children from Nursery through to Secondary the school provides a caring inclusive and stimulating environment where students are encouraged to be curious creative and collaborative. The curriculum spans the EYFS IPC Cambridge Primary IGCSE IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme forming a coherent educational journey that supports intellectual physical emotional and ethical development. Enquirybased learning computational thinking and realworld problem solving are central to the schools pedagogy fostering independence and critical thinking. While English is the main language of instruction Italian students benefit from an adapted national curriculum recognised by the Ministry of Education allowing them to sit Italian state exams and preserve their cultural identity. International students are also encouraged to engage with and appreciate Italian language and culture. As part of a global network of schools our client is committed to preparing its diverse student body to thrive as compassionate globallyminded citizens who are ready to shape the future.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate dedicated and motivated Kindergarten Teacher starting from September 2025!

As a Kindergarten teacher at ICS Milan you will play a key role in fulfilling our mission to provide a holistic and engaging education to our students. You will plan implement and evaluate learning opportunities for your students and work with your colleagues in a positive and constructive manner.

Teaching and Learning

• Promote the mission and philosophy of the school ensuring that children are working towards being true global citizens;
• Be flexible and adjust to the needs of the school actively contributing to its development plans and growth;
• Implement agreed policies and developments;
• Demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge teach and assess effectively;
• Meet requirements for the assessment evaluation and recording of students development;
• Use the student tracking and monitoring processes to advance childrens learning in line with the schools aspirations and priorities;
• Take responsibility for and contribute to professional development;
• Effectively communicate the schools key messages and values be an ambassador for our school at all times.
• Planning and Classroom Management:
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a dynamic learning environment;
• Plan prepare and present lessons that motivate students and that cater to the range of needs and abilities of the students in the class as well as ensuring the course of study follows ministry curriculum guidelines;
• Maintain good behaviour management in the classroom promote a positive attitude to learning;
• Offer all students equal opportunities to learn and maintain an environment in which no student is exposed to discriminatory behaviour;
• Provide feedback to administrators and parents/guardians on a students progress through regular progress reports meetings with parents/guardians including daily communication when appropriate;
• Keep up to date with developments in the subject area teaching resources and strategies and incorporate the relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;
• Liaise with colleagues;
• Be flexible and collaborative when planning and working within the school teams;
• Support the life of the school beyond the classroom;
• Be committed to participating in cocurricular activities;
• Support all school events such as productions and assemblies.

Your profile

Education & Training

• Bachelor of Education degree;
• Teachers Certificate or international teaching qualification in good standing;
• Qualified to teach Kindergarten children;
• Native English Speaker.

Experience

• Proven experience teaching in Early Years;
• Demonstrates creativity and a passion for teaching and a strong work ethic;
• Experience with innovative teaching and learning;
• Excellent interpersonal communication problemsolving and mediation skills;
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the school the academic and cocurricular directions;
• Be enthusiastic energetic and able to nurture unique learning experiences for students;
• Able to thrive in a collaborative flexible and supportive team environment;
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality;
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times;
• Independent school experience and coaching/extracurricular experience is an asset.

BENEFITS

The school offers a competitive benefits package including a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications