Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher

• Division: Early Learning Centre
• Reports to: Early Learning Principal
• Category: Overseas or Local Faculty
• Start Date: August 1st 2026
• Contract Length: 2 years initial contract, full time

The American International School of Bucharest seeks a passionate kindergarten Teacher (5-6 year old students) to inspire our students. In the Early Learning Centre, we create a meaningful and positive first experience of school-based learning for our students and families. The Early Childhood Team is responsible for the care and development of our youngest learners in a purpose built, state of the art learning environment. We are a safe, inspiring, engaging community, committed to inclusivity and belonging for all. We value play and joyfulness in all learning experiences and aspire to be a center of pedagogical excellence focused on learning and growth.

Education & Certification

• A relevant early childhood degree
• Current teaching certificate

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a teacher in an Early Childhood setting
• Experience with the IB PYP and/or Reggio Emilia-Inspired Approach(preferred)
• Successful experience teaching early years students, aged 2-6 years old, within an international school setting
• Understanding of Science of Reading and relevant programmes such as UFLI and Heggerty

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)
• Proficient in pedagogical documentation practices
• Skills and training for effective technology integration Thorough understanding of child development and latest education theories and play-based practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability and to work in a highly collaborative environment

• You have a positive, solution-focused disposition and a philosophy that aligns with our Learning Principles.
• You are passionate about creating a safe, inclusive environment where all children thrive and differences are valued as opportunities for connection and growth.
• Relationships and student learning are at the heart of what you do, and you build strong partnerships between home and school through open, respectful communication.
• You are deeply engaged in all aspects of learning—inquiry, agency, literacy, numeracy, transdisciplinary learning, design, and collaboration.
• You are confident and adaptable in using technology to enrich and extend teaching and learning.
• You believe students are capable of directing their own learning and nurture their independence and curiosity.
• You embody patience, flexibility, and a commitment to refining your craft as a lifelong learner and educator.
• You are someone students and colleagues are drawn to, communicating with clarity, warmth, and kindness.

• Work as a member of a supportive, collaborative and productive grade level team.
• Provide Tier 1 (MTSS) classroom strategies and practices to remove barriers to learning and enhance access for all students.
• Collaborate closely and/or team teach with a variety of colleagues: teaching assistant, EAL teacher, Early Intervention teacher.
• Implement systems and routines that support effective transitions and maximize learning time.
• Implement the SEL curriculum and integrate restorative practices to build empathy, regulation, trust, and a positive community.
• Support students' overall well-being through ongoing reflection, monitoring of social, academic, and behavioral needs, and fostering self-awareness and resilience.
• Create and maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-organized classroom environment that promotes inquiry, curiosity, collaboration, and risk-taking; ensure resources are accessible, effectively managed, and support student agency and independence.
• Develop a classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes and understand that this is essential for learning
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning through a transdisciplinary approach, guiding students to investigate and make connections
• Monitor, assess and document student learning and growth in all areas of development.
• Maintain open and proactive communication with parents through informal updates, conferences, written reports, and digital platforms to share progress and next steps in learning.
• Contribute to school improvement initiatives and participate in ongoing professional learning to enhance instructional practices and understanding of the PYP.
• Participate in school events, supervision duties, field trips, parent-teacher meetings etc. to strengthen community engagement
• and student experience.
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal.

AISB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All faculty and staff members are expected to share this commitment and adhere to the school's Child Protection Policy. Appointment to this position is contingent upon satisfactory background checks and references.

Please note: AISB follows the guidelines of the school's protective behavior policies and protocols and personal data protection policies and procedures, including reporting any situation that might constitute a health and/or safety hazard to students or school employees, and reporting any personal data breach.