Nursery Teacher

About the role

An office-based nursery teacher position in Cyprus, at middle seniority level. The teacher creates engaging lessons for students of all abilities, sets up the educational environment and keeps parents informed of their child's progress.

Key responsibilities

• Create engaging lessons involving students of all abilities, coordinating with colleagues and assistants where needed
• Follow all safety procedures and instructions
• Set expectations for discipline and behaviour, handling inappropriate behaviour according to kindergarten policy
• Establish links with the parent community so parents stay informed about student progress
• Set up the educational environment and organise equipment
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports and communication with parents
• Use a mix of resources and teaching methods such as group work, independent research, demonstrations, experiments and play
• Complete administrative work such as writing reports, updating records and marking
• Support new staff members on curriculum, schedules and procedures, attend staff meetings and help with kindergarten events

Required profile

• Bachelor of Pre-Primary or Nursery Education; KYSATS accreditation or approval for non-Cypriot diplomas
• Fluent English; knowledge of Greek is an advantage
• Dynamic educator willing to innovate and inspire, with strong classroom management skills for early childhood students
• Ability to differentiate instruction and use a wide range of assessment tools
• Proven ability to communicate with students, staff and parents; experience in private kindergartens is an advantage

What we offer

• Official employment under Cyprus labour law, salary to be discussed after the interview
• Complimentary school lunches
• 21 working days of annual leave
• 50% or more discount on tuition fees for children at ICan School and/or ICan Kids
• Partial reimbursement for English and Greek lessons (SkyEng)
• Corporate sports activities after the probation period, employee referral programme, corporate events and partner discounts