SAMPOERNA ACADEMY - HOMEROOM TEACHER EARLY YEARS - AY 26/27

Sampoerna Schools System; Kota Medan ᯔᯩᯑᯉ᯲; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Medan is seeking a Homeroom Teacher to provide a nurturing environment for young learners aged 1.5 to 5 years. The role involves developing engaging lesson plans and supporting children's holistic growth. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with IEYC Curriculum and teaching experience in private or international schools is preferable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in teaching Early Years grades preferred.
• Familiarity with IEYC Curriculum/Singaporean Mathematics/Montessori.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young learners aged 1.5 to 5 years.
• Lead the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Develop and implement engaging and differentiated lesson plans.
• Establish and maintain a safe and stimulating classroom environment.
• Conduct ongoing observations and assessments of children's progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson plan development

Collaborative communication

Understanding of child development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Company Description

SAMPOERNA ACADEMY Our teaching philosophy encourages students to inquire, explore, innovate and communicate, providing vital skills required for leadership in Indonesia and abroad. Coupled with internationally‑recognized academic credentials, we are equipping our students to compete and succeed at every stage of life. With the advent of the information age available at our finger‑tips, our job as a school is to teach our students “to learn how to learn”. Drawing from the world’s best curricula and American‑based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) methodologies, we are equipping our students with global exposure and an internationally‑recognized academic qualification. Our environment was created to encourage a culture of innovation and collaboration. Moreover, our integration of communication, multiple language proficiency, and collaboration in team projects set us apart from most other schools in ASEAN.

Vision

Sampoerna Academy graduates will assume leadership roles in a global society by being creative, passionate, life‑long learners who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world and who care deeply for their fellow men and the environment.

Mission

The mission of Sampoerna Academy is to provide a safe, caring, and collaborative learning environment that is of the highest quality and meets global expectations for student achievement and character development. Our educational foundation is student‑centered with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) which enables students to become mature, confident global citizens with a strong sense of purpose. Our end goal is to prepare students for tertiary education and to make them work‑ready and world‑ready.

Core Beliefs

• Academically, we prioritize the development of cognitive skills and communication skills over rote memorization because we believe that more than acquiring facts, students must be able to apply their knowledge in real situations.
• We seek opportunities to engage all stakeholders to play a part in the success of our students.
• We maintain a strong Asian cultural value system that celebrates social harmony, order, and respect.
• STEAM competency will differentiate our students from those attending other schools.
• Our learning spaces are a platform for hands‑on activities, exploration, inquiry and the creation of knowledge and dialogue.

Job Description

To provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young learners aged 1.5 to 5 years. Guided by the relevant curriculum, Homeroom Teacher will lead the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices to support children's holistic growth and development. Homeroom Teacher will be teaching the subjects; ELAR, Numeracy, Science, Art, Music and ICT (for K2 only) that are aligned with relevant curriculums implemented in the ELC departments.

• Develop and implement engaging and differentiated lesson plans based on the IEYC framework to promote children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning. Manage classroom resources, materials, and equipment effectively to support teaching and learning activities.
• Conduct ongoing observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and development.
• Establish open and collaborative partnerships with parents/guardians through regular communication, including parent‑teacher conferences, newsletters, and informal updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/General Education/Psychology
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accordance with the qualifications of the position to be applied
• Having experience in teaching for Early Years grade in private or international school would be preferable.
• Familiar with IEYC Curriculum/ Singaporean Mathematics/ Montessori
• Proven ability to develop successful academic program.

Additional Information

Available to start academic year 2026/2027