Introduction
WBAIS teachers are dedicated to student success, concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of their students, passionate about student learning and excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic and diverse community.
Classroom practices emphasize active, collaborative learning; meaningful application of technology; authentic learning experiences and differentiated instruction to achieve high learning impact.
WBAIS and Israel
Established under the auspices of the American Embassy in 1958, The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel (WBAIS) is a MSA accredited, fully independent, co-educational EY - 12 international school, which offers a robust program leading to a US high school diploma.
With a present enrollment of approximately 700 students representing over 40 nationalities, WBAIS Israel is a diverse and vibrant community. Approximately 30% of WBAIS students are American, 40% from countries all over the world, and 30% Israeli.
In 2008, WBAIS moved to its current 19-acre campus in the town of Even Yehuda, a residential community approximately 20 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. The purpose-built campus includes four separate divisions, a performing arts building with a 400-seat auditorium, full gym, cafeteria, library and media center, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an olympic-sized pool.
Position Objectives
Early Years teachers work with other Early Years staff to create a rich and responsive learning environment, and meet the individual needs of students in line with our school’s mission.
Essential Responsibilities
- Guide practice according to the WBAIS Mission, Vision & Profile of a Learner, and embody the principles of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy.
- Build meaningful relationships and dialogue with children in a warm and respectful manner that instills joy in learning and nurtures critical thinking, independence and a positive self-concept.
- Participate in team meetings and in ongoing professional development. Take initiative to seek out opportunities to build on knowledge.
- Work alongside other early years staff in the implementation of a child-centered program, including preparation, organization and supervision of stimulating learning experiences and environments and experiences that support the holistic development of all students.
- Design a comprehensive and balanced array of activities which meet the students’ needs in fostering their affective, physical and cognitive development.
- Provide students the knowledge and skills to become physically literate individuals who have the confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.
- Assess students’ development of Physical Education competencies and learning & development of personal fitness and social and life skills.
- Teach collaborative games that incorporate team-building, good sportsmanship and cooperation.
- Work collaboratively to collect, display and disseminate documentation of children’s learning (careful observation notes and intentional photos, videos, and recordings).
- As part of the team, supervise children during outdoor play, meal times, rest times, and assist with personal hygiene needs.
- Share in communicating with EY Team and Director regarding individual student progress and/or specific behaviors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- College/University diploma in Education or equivalent, BA in Physical Education.
- Prior experience in an early childhood setting and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
- Preferred experience in teaching PE to young students and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
- Fluency in English language as the language of instruction.
- Warm, joyful, friendly and flexible attitude.
- Forward-thinking, creative, reflective, innovative.
- A collaborative approach to teaching and working with others.
- Holds a view of children as capable, competent, and independent.
Position Expectations
To excel in this position, an individual must successfully perform each essential responsibility, in addition to the following:
- Classroom technology – be comfortable with educational technology such as Google Workspace for Education and online learning management systems.
- Classroom facilitation – effectively orchestrate a class with high learning impact, by incorporating best practices into the classroom.
- Curriculum development – contribute to the development and documenting of curricular documents (unit plans, assessments, standards documentation, etc.).
- Communication skills – proactively communicate to integrate all community stakeholders into the learning process.
Priority will be given to candidates who have experience:
- Serving as an advisor/pastoral care role.
- Working with students with varying levels of English language fluency.
- Experience teaching physical education.
- Experience thinking and working with the Reggio Emilia Approach to education.
- Collaborating in a co-teaching model.
- Teaching in an international school setting.
- Contributing to student experiences beyond the classroom.
Child Protection
WBAIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
Position Details
Reports to: Early Years Director
Job Capacity: up to 50%
Interfaces with: Students, parents, faculty, staff, and the WBAIS community
Estimated Start Date: November 25, 2024
Position Duration: 3 months maternity leave (possibly more)
To apply: https://wbais.bamboohr.com/careers/88
