Early Years English Teacher — Shape a Growing School

Sun Preschools; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 223,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Preschool in Bahçeşehir, Istanbul, is rebuilding its English program and seeks a founding-spirit Early Years English Teacher. You will guide four age groups in a warm, play-based environment where language learning feels like an adventure.

You will design engaging experiences through play, music, and storytelling; collaborate with Turkish-speaking staff; shape the program as we invest in facilities and staff; and connect with families via a monthly family magazine.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of English teaching experience with children aged 2–6.
• Must reside in Istanbul and be able to commute to Bahçeşehir daily.
• Bachelor’s degree in ELT, Early Childhood Education, or Pedagogical Formation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging English learning experiences through play, music, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with Turkish-speaking staff to create a cohesive daily flow.
• Shape the English program through feedback and creativity as the school revamps its systems.
• Engage with families through the monthly school magazine.

Skills

English fluency

Early childhood teaching

Builder mindset

Play-based learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Early Childhood Development

TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification

Job description

Sun Preschool in Bahçeşehir, Istanbul, is rebuilding its English program and seeks a founding-spirit Early Years English Teacher. You will guide four age groups in a warm, play-based environment where language learning feels like an adventure.

You will design engaging experiences through play, music, and storytelling; collaborate with Turkish-speaking staff; shape the program as we invest in facilities and staff; and connect with families via a monthly family magazine.