Preschool Lead Teacher Fluent in Spanish (Now Able To Offer Work Visas!)

Summary

HEI Schools (Helsinki International Schools) is a new preschool for 2.5-6 year old children in Franklin, Tennessee. We are hiring a Spanish speaking Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher!!

What HEI Schools will offer

• An inspiring HEI Community where you can pioneer in taking Finnish ECE to the U.S.
• A strong focus on research-based pedagogy with a partnership with the University of Helsinki with an emphasis on child's active participation and agency in learning, curiosity & creativity, environmental awareness, holistic well-being and learning together (equality and trust)
• Teacher training according to the HEI teacher training guidelines
• An international HEI community with close collaboration with other HEI Schools' teachers around the world (e.g. Argentina, Australia, China, Saudi Arabia, Finland)
• A position as a head teacher in a team of international and Finnish ECE teachers.

Duties

-This role consists of implementing the HEI Curriculum based on the Finnish national ECE model and latest pedagogical research and developing our preschool's culture using HEI Schools' teaching materials

-Eating lunch with students to model healthy eating habits and conversation skills

-Spending time outside with our students

-Helping clean up children that are not yet potty trained and changing diapers.

Requirements

Your qualifications, skills and attributes

• Bachelor's degree in education with 1 year experience
• COVID-19 vaccines are required (at least 2) and we will need a copy of vaccine card. If you are not currently vaccinated, you will need to obtain the vaccine prior to in-person interview. 
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in Spanish
• Excellent interaction, collaboration, leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as good organizational skills and a systematic approach
• An understanding and a sensitivity for cultural diversity
• A positive attitude and great cooperation skills in your new HEI Family
• A passion for supporting children in finding their own personalities and ways of learning

Nice To Haves

Benefits

Great pay!

About Us

Early education center incorporating Spanish and the world-renowned Finnish pedagogy with the goal of bringing up children who will change the world!