Kindergarten Teacher MUST be fluent in SPANISH (CAN SPONSOR WORK VISAS NOW!)

Summary

HEI Schools (Helsinki International Schools) is opening a new Kindergarten for fall of 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee. We are now hiring a Spanish speaking Kindergarten teacher to start summer or late summer of 2023 or sooner!! Pay is $25/hour.

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)

Duties

-This role consists of implementing the HEI Curriculum based on the Finnish national ECE model and latest pedagogical research and developing our school'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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education with 1 year experience in teaching Spanish to English speaking children.
• 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

-Discount program for your children

-PTO

-Health

-Flexible schedule

-Employee discount

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!