Elementary School Dutch Teacher part-time (60% - 72%) temp. position, as soon as possible

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American School of The Hague (ASH) is looking for a temporary (60% - 72%) part-time Elementary School Dutch Teacher. Start date is as soon as possible.

Location: Wassenaar, on the north side of The Hague
Language Skills: Fluent Dutch and fluent English are essential

You believe that school is preparation for life, more than simply the next level of school. You are passionate about Elementary School. It has its own unique character and personality and that’s what you love about it. You enjoy teaching and supporting students through these years of growth and change. You like contributing to their academic, social and emotional development during this important developmental stage; setting them up for success in their future. An advocate, a guide and a strong supporter of your students - that’s you. Just as in life outside the classroom, you believe that students with different backgrounds, gender identities, and learning abilities benefit from working together. Supporting your students energizes you. You love coming to school to work with them. You are solution oriented and like to contribute to a positive, enjoyable working environment. 

As a lifelong learner, you are excited by new ideas, professional learning and you enjoy sharing your learning with your colleagues. You understand team dynamics and work well with teams of other educators and with administrators. You are an excellent communicator and see parents as your partners in their child's education. When making decisions, you focus on how we can best serve our students and parents, always looking for a way in which we can make ASH just that extra bit better for them. You recognize that learning is not confined to a classroom or a timetable. You are independent and confident in the classroom. Having an open mind and being able to give and receive constructive feedback is something you pride yourself on. 

You are an Elementary School Teacher with a Bachelor's degree, preferably also a Masters in a relevant area. With at least five years of Elementary School experience in an American, Canadian, or international school, you are familiar with current international educational practices. Authentic assessment techniques, mixed-ability grouping, differentiation and strategies for students with learning differences are all familiar territory for you.

In addition you;

• have a good understanding of the grammar and syntax of both Dutch and English,
• have a good understanding of American culture and the differences between American and European School systems,
• good knowledge of the history and culture of the Netherlands,
• are creative and flexible to make use of self-created materials, 
• able to use Google suite for lesson preparation, instruction, collegial collaboration, and workflow. 
• proficient in or able to learn other technology platforms, such as Seesaw, etc.

The Role: The role is supervised by the Elementary School Principal and you’ll work closely and collaborate with other Dutch teachers in the elementary school and collaborate with the specialist team and grade level teachers. As part of the 60 strong Elementary School faculty, you’ll have the chance to work alongside a dedicated team of teachers and specialists to help enhance the teaching and learning experience of these young students. 

The Work: As an Elementary School Dutch teacher, your daily activities involve advancing the Dutch language skills of our Early Childhood students in PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 using curriculum resources, identified outcomes, and current teaching plans. You will create meaningful learning experiences for students to connect with the Dutch language, and differentiate individual needs and abilities. 

You will be actively involved in school-wide, divisional, and specialist team meetings and have the opportunity to engage fully and openly in a professional learning community. You have an array of opportunities to get involved in ASH outside of your classroom to make a positive impact on our school community.

Strong, open communication is your hallmark. Regular communications with parents is essential as you provide and explain information regarding students’ social, academic, and behavioral progress. You will be actively involved in school-wide, divisional, and specialist team meetings and have the opportunity to engage fully and openly in a professional learning community. 

Does this sound like you? We want to hear from you.Please apply online via the button "send application".

The School & The Curriculum: To learn all about  American School of The Hague and read about our curriculum and teaching style in the ECC and Elementary School, we invite you to visit the school website.

*We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the application deadline.

Child Protection and Safety
The American School of The Hague is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.