Careers

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily operation and organisation of the classroom environment.
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences and activities aligned with the Cayman Islands Early Years Curriculum Framework.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers within the classroom, ensuring teamwork and consistency in daily routines and teaching practices.
• Create weekly and monthly lesson plans that support children’s developmental needs and interests.
• Prepare and organise classroom materials, activities and learning environments.
• Promote children’s language, motor, cognitive, emotional and social development through play-based learning.
• Monitor, assess and document children’s progress throughout the academic year.
• Maintain accurate observations, assessments and developmental records for each child.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding children’s development, routines and milestones through meetings, conversations and web-based apps.
• Ensure the classroom remains safe, clean, organised and welcoming at all times.
• Support children’s daily care needs, including mealtimes, toileting and transitions where required.
• Ensure all health, safety and hygiene standards are followed in line with Cayman Islands regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development and training sessions.
• Collaborate with management and other teachers to support curriculum planning, classroom transitions and centre-wide initiatives.
• Plan and supervise field trips, special activities and classroom projects.
• Support positive behaviour guidance and help children develop independence and confidence.
• Any other duties assigned by management as required.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a preschool or early years setting.
• Previous experience leading a classroom or supervising staff is preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development stages and early years best practices.
• Knowledge of planning, assessment and classroom management.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Eligible to work with children aged 0–5 years in a classroom environment.
• Willingness to participate in school break camps on an alternating basis among staff.

Skills & Attributes:

• Warm, friendly and professional personality with the ability to create a welcoming environment for children, families and staff.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and proactive, with strong time management skills.
• Patient, caring and attentive to the needs of young children.
• Creative, energetic and passionate about early childhood education.
• Ability to lead by example and support Assistant Teachers positively and professionally.
• Physically able to actively engage in classroom activities, including lifting, bending and floor-level interaction with children.

Required documentation:

• Clean Police background check
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification
• References from previous schools/employers

Working days:

Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)