Head Teacher (West Jakarta & PIK 2)

Circle Time!; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Time! in Indonesia is hiring a Head Teacher for our Preschool and Daycare programs serving children aged 1-6.

The Head Teacher will lead learning at the center, support teachers, guide classrooms, and maintain joyful, high-quality, consistent teaching every day. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, ensure teaching quality, validate lesson plans, coach teachers, and collaborate with the Center Director on children's progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related fields.
• Passionate about early childhood education and child-centric learning.
• Strong communication and collaboration to build trust.
• Proficient in classroom and strategic management.
• Able to coach, mentor, and motivate teachers empathetically.
• Proficient in English and Indonesian, written and spoken.
• Familiar with digital tools (Google Workspace, lesson planners).
• Knowledge of Montessori or other pedagogical approaches.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience in early childhood education.
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach, plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Ensure teaching quality through daily classroom presence and supervision.
• Maintain curriculum fidelity by validating lesson plans and their implementation.
• Support teacher development with coaching, mentoring, and ongoing feedback.
• Facilitate reflections and evaluations to improve teaching and learning practices.
• Partner with the Center Director on children's learning and development progress.
• Lead and motivate the teaching team with empathy and clarity.
• Check and ensure reports are delivered in English and aligned with learning objectives.
• Lead school events with clear instruction and structure.

Skills

Classroom management

Coaching

English proficiency

Communication & collaboration

Leadership

Lesson planning

Bilingual English-Indonesian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Montessori knowledge (optional)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Circle Time! is an educational institution providing quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) in Indonesia, starting in Jabodetabek. We envision a world where raising children brings joy and fulfillment to all—children in learning, parents in parenting, and caregivers & educators in their work.

• Preschool & Childcare (1-6 years old)
• Enriched Montessori curriculum, supported by a rich literacy, language & real-world environment
• Strong emphasis on a genuine parent partnership and school readiness
• 5 locations (West Jakarta, Tangerang, Serpong, PIK2, Lebak Bulus)

Role Description

We are hiring for Head Teacher Role for our Preschool and Daycare programs to support the learning of children from 1-6 years old.

As a Head Teacher at Circle Time, you'll lead learning at the center, supporting teachers, guiding classrooms, and keeping our teaching joyful, high-quality, and consistent every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach, plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Ensure teaching quality through daily classroom presence and supervision.
• Maintain curriculum fidelity by validating lesson plans and managing implementation.
• Support teacher development with coaching, mentoring, and ongoing feedback.
• Facilitate reflections & evaluations to improve teaching and learning practices.
• Partner with the Center Director on children's learning and development progress
• Lead and motivate the teaching team with empathy and clarity.
• Check and ensure the report is delivered in English and following learning objectives
• Lead school events with clear instruction and structure

Qualifications

• Aligned with our values for love of learning, healthy habits, and excellence.
• Passionate about early childhood education, especially child-centric learning.
• Communication and collaboration skills—building trust is key
• Strong in strategic and classroom management skills
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate teachers with empathy and clarity.
• Skilled in collaborative lesson planning, reflection facilitation, and problem-solving.
• Good documentation, reporting, and communication skills (verbal and written in English and Indonesian Language).
• Comfortable working with digital tools (e.g., lesson planners, observation forms, Google Workspace).
• Min. Bachelor Degree in Education (or related fields: Psychology, Family Studies, etc.)
• Knowledge of various pedagogical approaches (e.g., Montessori, thematic learning).
• Min. 2 years of teaching experience (early childhood education level)
• Min. 1 year of leadership experience
• Able to lead class in English and comfortable in basic daily conversation. Can be proven with any of the following: At least 1 yr teaching in English class or English-speaking school, English test score (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, etc.) or English course certification, experience overseas (living, studying, working)
• [Optional] Certification in Montessori
• [Optional] Certification from education, psychology, health & nutrition workshop or course