Vacature omschrijving
Amersfoort International School (AIS) started in 2023 and offers English-language international primary education to children aged 4-12. The school is now preparing for authorisation by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
AIS is a Dutch International Primary School (DIPS) located near the historical centre of Amersfoort. The school shares a building with a Dutch primary school, De Kubus, and is governed by the AnnoNu school board, a group of 24 Dutch national schools in the Amersfoort region.
The school’s vision is to be a learning community based on inclusion and equal opportunities, thus empowering students to become internationally-minded and successful learners in an ever-changing world. This is reflected in the school’s mission statement, ‘Learning for All.’
Functie-eisen
- A dynamic and inspirational Dutch teacher seeking a new adventure?
- A creative and innovative educator with an understanding or interest in inquiry-based learning?
- A collaborative and caring person who contributes positively to team dynamics?
- Open-minded and flexible when presented with challenges or new ideas?
- International minded and familiar with the dynamics of international education?
- A life-long learner, continuously seeking and embracing new learning opportunities?
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
- Recognised teaching qualification, including a bachelor's degree or equivalent teaching diploma (DUO accredited)
- An extensive understanding of teaching Dutch as an additional language
- Proficient in Dutch and English (verbal and written)
- Able to demonstrate creativity, compassion, and a desire to make a difference in the learning of our children
- Able to collaborate on curriculum design and development of our Dutch language programme
- Experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) or similar inquiry-based curriculum
- Able to incorporating multilingualism and appreciation of home languages into the curriculum
- A commitment to our school’s mission, vision and values
- A European work visa or passport
- Excellent knowledge and experience of different teaching and educational methodologies
- Able to differentiate instruction to meet needs and strengths of a diverse student population
- Excellent communication skills and ability to function well within a team
- A great sense of humour and an optimistic attitude
Sollicitatieprocedure
Amersfoort International School
The 2023-2024 school year marks the start of Amersfoort International School (AIS). AIS is founded by KPOA and linked to the Dutch primary school De Kubus. AIS offers English-language international primary education for children from 4 to 12 years old in a newly renovated school building on Noordewierweg in Amersfoort.
A community school in the city of AmersfoortSuccessful schools are at the heart of a community and AIS is extremely fortunate to be located in the city of Amersfoort, which boasts a diverse and multinational population. AIS cooperates with local and international communities, in order to learn from eachother and share its educational practices with Dutch schools in the region.
StaffThe success of our students starts with our teachers. All AIS staff members are well-qualified professionals with international experience in education. Our teachers bring the values of the school into the classroom.