Preschool Teacher

**Job Description: Preschool Teacher (Pre-Reception)**
**School**: KK International School (KKIS)
**Curriculum**: British Curriculum (EYFS)
**Location**: Remote, Northwestern Thailand (Thai-Myanmar Border)
**Job Type and Start**: Full-time, June-July 2026

**Unique Job Opportunity**
KK International School (KKIS) is an emerging educational institution located on the Thai-Myanmar border, constructing a new school complex. KKIS offers a unique professional development opportunity, transitioning students from Thai standards to the British Curriculum. Join us in shaping the future of education in a remote, diverse, and multicultural environment.

**Job Summary**
The Preschool Teacher will provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This role emphasizes not only early learning but also life skills, fostering independence, social-emotional growth, personal development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills, such as 4Cs communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. The teacher will create engaging play-based lessons, collaborate with support staff, and work closely with parents to ensure the well-being and holistic development of each child.

**Responsibilities**

1. **Teaching & Learning Environment**:

- Create a warm, welcoming, and secure classroom environment that promotes curiosity, exploration, and open communication.
- Deliver age-appropriate, play-based lessons and activities in line with the EYFS framework, encouraging collaborative learning experiences.
- Deliver age-appropriate phonics, maths, projects and life skills according to KKIS educational resources and the British curriculum.
- Foster creativity and critical thinking through hands-on learning activities and problem-solving challenges.
- Incorporate outdoor learning to connect children with nature, their community, and build teamwork through group tasks.

2. **Child Development & Life Skills**:

- Focus on fostering life skills such as self-care, hygiene, dressing, and table manners while encouraging communication in everyday tasks.
- Develop children’s independence, confidence, and social skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and sharing through structured group activities.
- Promote healthy eating habits, oral hygiene, and environmental awareness through engaging, interactive lessons.
- Ensure inclusivity for children with diverse needs, including English Language Learners (ELL), using tailored strategies that encourage collaboration and creativity.

3. **Assessment & Documentation**:

- Observe and assess children’s progress in physical, emotional, cognitive, and social domain development with a focus on their ability to communicate and collaborate.
- Maintain detailed records of each child’s developmental milestones and learning progress.
- Regularly update parents through progress reports, meetings, and conferences.
- Use digital platforms like Google Drive and Google Classroom for storing and managing documentation, fostering creativity in digital learning.

4. **Collaborative Practices**:

- Work closely with Teaching Assistants and support staff to provide individualized attention and ensure inclusive practices that promote collaboration.
- Collaborate with other preschool teachers, and specialists to create an inclusive, creative, and critical-thinking environment.
- Actively participate in team meetings, professional development sessions, and school-wide events to refine teaching strategies that develop 21st-century skills.

5. **Parent and Community Engagement**:

- Regularly communicate with parents to discuss children’s progress, achievements, and the development of their communication skills.
- Organize and participate in parent-teacher meetings, workshops, and school events, fostering community collaboration and involvement.
- Integrate local cultural elements into the curriculum, strengthening ties with the community while promoting creativity and respect for diverse ideas.

6. **Additional Duties**:

- Follow KKIS policies on safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection.
- Assist in classroom preparation, maintenance and organizing resources and materials.
- Participate in extracurricular activities, school trips, and special events to further develop students' communication, creativity, and collaborative skills.

**Education and Experience**
- **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in early childhood education or care.
- **Skills**:

- Strong understanding of EYFS framework and early childhood development.
- Excellent communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and cross-cultural environment.
- **Compliance**:

- Submission of two references from former employers or character referees.

**Salary and Benefits**
- **Salary**: 35K based on qualifications