Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Deadline: October 30, 2026

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Preschool Teacher (Khmer Curriculum) is responsible for delivering a high-quality, bilingual educational experience. The primary focus is ensuring students master the five core domains of the Cambodian national curriculum while maintaining a classroom environment that supports Montessori-style independence and school readiness for Grade 1.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES & TASKS:

1. Curriculum Implementation & Teaching

MoEYS Early Childhood Education: Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the five core Ministry of Education domains for the assigned classes (K1-3).
Khmer Literacy: Developing foundational speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Mathematics: Introducing number sense, shapes, and logical thinking.
Science: Encouraging curiosity through nature and environmental observation.
Social Science: Teaching Khmer culture, ethics, and community roles.
Psychomotor Skills: Leading Physical Education (PE) to develop gross and fine motor coordination.
Dual-Model Coordination: Collaborate with the Montessori teachers to ensure a smooth transition between the Montessori work cycle and the MoEYS instructional blocks.
Canteen and Nutrition Program: Integrate in the curriculum, both Montessori and Khmer Curriculum.

2. Classroom Management & Administration

Classroom Management: Organize purposeful activity corners and maintain a safe, high-standard learning space.
Safety & Hygiene: Uphold strict child protection protocols and hygiene standards to ensure a healthy environment for all students.
Operational Excellence: Complete necessary school administrative tasks and documentation related to student growth and classroom maintenance.

3. Student Assessment & School Readiness

Milestone Monitoring: Track and document individual progress and conduct evaluation according to Early Childhood Education requirement.
Primary Transition: Specifically assess and foster "School Readiness" to prepare students for the transition to Grade 1.
Portfolio Management: Maintain updated developmental portfolios for every child.

4. Parental Engagement & Community

Partnership Building: Cultivate "closed" and professional partnerships with parents through regular communication.
Consultations: Conduct parent-teacher meetings to discuss developmental milestones and home-based learning support.
Community Events: Actively participate in school events, workshops, and the "Green Project" or cleaning day to strengthen the school-family bond. This activity will be conducted on Saturday in most cases.
Community Preschool: Participation in the community preschool program is required if the project is potentially expanded.

Preschool Teacher

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