Elementary Head Teacher

Job Title: Elementary Head Teacher

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Elementary Head Teacher to join our team at Red House International School. As a key member of our educational community, you will be responsible for leading and managing our elementary education program, ensuring that our students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for success in an ever-changing world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach classes and guide children's learning, promoting learning experiences based on our pedagogical plan and the special needs of every student;
• Analyze the student's evolution in the learning process, collecting evidence and paying attention to individual needs, defining actions to improve performance;
• Develop strategies that promote the improvement and engagement of students, based on observation and evidence collection;
• Promote classes and differentiation strategies for students with learning difficulties;
• Supervise the work of the Teaching Assistant (TA) in adapting activities for students with special educational needs;
• Ensure safety, constantly staying with students, in any activity, observing, guiding and interfering when necessary, to avoid possible accidents;
• Carefully observe the child's attitudes and behaviors in order to identify illnesses, managing the necessary actions;
• Report the observed behaviors and performance of the children to the coordinator, in order to keep families informed;
• Receive students at the school entrance and exit, paying attention to handing the children over only to a person in charge;
• Follow our general guidelines (Language Policy, Teachers' Handbook, Assessment Policy) and ensure the Teaching Assistant (TA) does too;
• Prepare weekly plans at the frequency agreed with the coordinator and display them in a visible place in the classroom;
• Periodically review the weekly plans, considering the proposed and accomplished objectives, re-planning if necessary;
• Forward copies of activities and material for class use or projects for approval by the Coordination, respecting the set deadlines;
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the current legislation, district policies, and administrative regulations (Class Journal);
• Advise students through evidence-based practices, managing conflict situations, according to what is proposed by our school philosophy;
• Prepare the Report Cards and present them to the coordination, complying to deadlines;
• Guide the TA about the material that will make up the student's portfolio and supervise when the assistant is filing them;
• Guide the TA on classroom decoration and mural preparation, organization and toys;
• Guide the TA with expectations, deadlines and instructions in a clear way, reporting identified development needs to the coordination;
• Inform the responsible parents/guardians, in individual or collective meetings and with the supervision of the coordinator, about the student's development;
• Attend Academic Meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence;
• Be responsible for student material and class management;
• Communicate to the coordination the daily occurrences related to the students (accidents, illnesses, absences, etc.);
• Share relevant information about students with other teachers in the class;
• Meet deadlines set by our guidelines (newsletter, unit summary, unit planner, etc.);
• Check and control allergies and special diets of students in the class, ensuring safety;
• Perform tasks related to those described above and those determined by the immediate superior.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Pedagogy;
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience;
  • 2 years of experience as a primary school teacher (students aged 6 to 11 years), desirable;
  • Classroom management.
• Languages: Proficiency in English;
• Specific Technical Knowledge:
  • Bilingualism.
• Desirable Knowledge:
  • IB Methodology;
  • Child Development.
• Soft Skills and Values:
  • Digital Thinking;
  • Caring Profile;
  • Interpersonal Relationships;
  • Conflict Management;
  • Creativity.

About Us:

Red House International School is a network of bilingual international schools with a strong commitment to education and community. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares our students for success in an ever-changing world.

Working Hours: 40h/week