Pre-K Homeroom Teacher (IB PYP)

Join us in shaping a new international school in Amaala, Saudi Arabia, serving the children of professionals working in a luxury resort destination. This is a unique opportunity to help build a learning community from the ground up in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Role Overview

We are hiring aPre-K Homeroom Teacherfor a multigrade class of children aged35 years. There is ashared application processfor all homeroom positions in the school (Pre-K and Primary), as we aim to select the most outstanding IB PYP practitioners while balancing this with experience and skills suited to specific age groups.

As aPre-K Homeroom Teacher, you will:

• Act asclass teacher and tutor, maintaining close communication with families and supporting students integration into the school.
• Lead planning and delivery ofIB Primary Years Programme units of inquiry, ensuring atransdisciplinary approachthat integrates early learning across subject areas.
• Deliver foundational learning inlanguage development, early mathematics, natural and social sciences, and creative artsthrough play-based inquiry.
• Collaborate with specialist teachers for Arabic, Spanish, and Islamic Studies.
• Create a nurturing, stimulating environment that supportssocial-emotional developmentandearly literacy and numeracy skills.
• Differentiate instruction for amultigrade early years classand adiverse, multilingual student population, ensuring all learners thrive.
• Contribute to curriculum development adapted to the local context while meeting IB standards.
  
  

School Context & Impact on the Role

• Our students come from families relocating for work in the resort; enrollment can occur year-round, requiringflexibility and adaptability.
• Expect ahighly diverse cultural and linguistic mixand the need to create a welcoming environment for students new to the area.
• As anew school, systems and structures are evolvingideal candidates are proactive, collaborative, and excited to help shape the school culture.
  
  

KeyAttributes

• Passion for working with young children and understanding of early childhood development.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-changing environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Initiative and creativity in curriculum planning.
• Commitment to inquiry-based, play-centered learning.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Fluency in English (additional languages an advantage).
• Willingnessto relocate and embrace life in a developing international community.
• Proven ability to teach across multiple subject areas withinan integrated curriculumframework.
  
  

Desired

• IB PYP training and experience.
• Experience differentiating instructionfor mixed-age or multigrade classes.
  
  

Why Join Us

• State-of-the-art facilities in a premium beach destination.
• Opportunity tomake your markon a new school and shape its future.
• Professional development and support through the SEK Education Group network.
  
  

Salaryis based onrelevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided asan additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.