Early Years Founding Head Teacher
🏫 Rise International School
📍Bangkok, Thailand
💰 Up To 100,000 THB per month
Full-TimeInternational SchoolEnglish / ESL / TEFLJob Description:
Rise International School in Bangkok is seeking a qualified Early Years Founding Head Teacher for a full-time position, offering a minimum salary of ฿100,000 per month. Rise International School (RISE) is a newly established international school committed to providing affordable, high-quality education in Thailand. The school offers a K-6 educational pathway based on the UK and Singapore curricula, integrating global best practices in teaching and learning.
Location: Phuttamonthon Sai 1, Bangkok (Thonburi)
Role Summary:
The Early Years Head Teacher is a foundational role responsible for developing and leading the Early Years programme (N–K2) while also serving as a homeroom teacher. The role includes setting up Early Years academic and classroom systems, translating the school's philosophy into regular practice, and supporting teacher preparation. The position is ideal for an experienced Early Years teacher who is passionate about teaching young children and developing robust educational systems.
Teaching Role: N, K1, or K2 Homeroom Teacher starting in August 2027
Start Date: August 2026
Salary: Based on experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the Early Years academic framework aligned with UK-based EY approaches and the school's philosophy.
- Develop curriculum structures, including unit themes, learning progressions, daily routines, and classroom systems.
- Create teacher-ready materials such as unit plans, lesson plans, assessment tools, and reporting templates.
- Ensure alignment between curriculum, assessment, classroom practice, and child development principles.
- Lead playgroups and summer camp in the academic year 2026-27 and serve as a homeroom teacher during 2027-28.
- Model best practices in play-based learning, language-rich interactions, and positive behavior guidance.
- Support and guide EY teachers and teaching assistants, fostering a reflective and child-centered professional culture.
- Implement student wellbeing and safeguarding practices and maintain accurate observation and welfare records.
- Engage effectively with parents regarding child development, learning approaches, and classroom routines.
Requirements:
Required:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Early Years homeroom teacher.
- Strong understanding of Early Years pedagogy and child development.
- Experience in designing or adapting curriculum and classroom systems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with UK-based EY frameworks.
Preferred:
- Experience in international or bilingual school settings.
- Experience mentoring or supporting other teachers.
- Familiarity with the Cambridge curriculum.
Why Join RISE:
- Opportunity to be part of the founding academic team shaping the Early Years programme.
- Influence school-wide Early Years quality and practice.
- Work in a school that values thoughtful teaching and long-term impact.
To apply, please email your CV, expected salary, and a statement of interest to risebkkschool@gmail.com. Ensure you read the job description carefully before applying.
👉 Apply Here: risebkkschool@gmail.com
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