Teacher (Homeroom), Elementary - SAIS

Cognita Schools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Schools, a leading international school in Singapore, is seeking a dedicated Teacher (Homeroom) for the Elementary program. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background, relevant experience in IB teaching, and skills in curriculum development. This role emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment and fostering student well-being, aligning with the school's commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an elementary IB Inquiry homeroom teacher.
• Knowledge of curriculum development.
• Ability to participate in the Field Studies Program.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a successful Elementary program.
• Provide an educational atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Facilitate learning through inquiry in alignment with the IB PYP.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education

Professional teaching certification

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.
Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (Homeroom), Elementary to join our Elementary team.

About the Role:
The role of the Teacher (Homeroom), Elementary is essentially to build and maintain a successful Elementary program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conductive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate PYP.

Position Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in working with children as an elementary IB or Inquiry homeroom teacher with relevant qualifications
• Curriculum development knowledge
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good references on request
• Proficient in using a variety of technology tools
• Ability to participate in the Field Studies Program
• Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Master’s degree in Education preferred
• Professional teaching certification is required

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.
The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.