Reggio Inspired Bilingual School (Italy) – English Mother Tongue Teachers

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance; Modena; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A bilingual educational institution in Modena, Italy, seeks passionate English mother tongue teachers for children from nursery to K5. Teachers will co-manage classrooms, engage in project-based inquiry learning, and participate in professional development opportunities. Candidates must possess a Child Development Certificate or MA in Education, excellent English proficiency, and teaching experience. Join a diverse team dedicated to empowering young learners through innovative educational practices.

Competenze

• Proven experience in teaching.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience working in a bilingual educational setting.

Mansioni

• Manage a classroom of 20-25 children with a co-teacher.
• Design and develop inquiry-based educational projects.
• Document children's work and display it for families and the public.

Conoscenze

Teaching experience

Proficiency in English (C2 certified)

Ability to work in a bilingual environment

Formazione

Child Development Certificate or MA in Education

Descrizione del lavoro

Reggio Inspired Bilingual School (Italy) – English Mother Tongue Teachers

Location:

EducatioNest – The American Bilingual School | Modena, Italy

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

We are looking for passionate, creative, and experienced TEACHERS (from NURSERY to K5) to join our team of international and diverse educators for the upcoming school years as our school enters into a planned period of extensive growth.

We are a Reggio Children inspired and bilingual nursery, preschool, elementary and middle school located in Modena, Italy (a few km from Reggio Emilia).

Teachers will be matched with a co-teacher with whom they will manage a classroom of 20-25 children and develop ongoing inquiry-based paths and projects. They must listen to the children, work side-by-side with them, and discover alongside them all of the wonders of the world they are getting to know. Teachers will be in a constant cycle of research, into the educative approach, into new lines of inquiry emerging from the children, into new techniques and tools that can enhance the children’s learning.

All teachers are expected to design and plan projects on an ongoing and constant basis, to document the children’s work and display it for the children, families, colleagues, and even the public. Teachers will be trained and led by a pedagogical coordinator and they’ll have the opportunity to attend professional development activities on topics ranging from child development, bilingualism and concepts particular to the Reggio approach, including the chance to visit the renowned Loris Malaguzzi Centre in Reggio Emilia.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Child Development Certificate or MA in Education / Teaching credential / Early Childhood Education and Care;
• English mother tongue or C2 certified (the certify need to be present and the candidates will be asked to prove their proficiency);
• Proven teaching experience;
• Experience working in a bilingual environment and willingness to discover our educational approach.

Salary & Benefits

Application Procedures

If you are creative, passionate, energetic, proactive, curious and you have experience teaching young learners, the desire to continue learning and teamwork skills: we invite you to send a current CV or resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the position at [e-mail]

Your support will help us advance the quality of every child's one childhood.

Together, we are empowering exceptional education.