EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR - DENMARK

CLOSING DATE: 6 JUNE 2025

STARTING DATE: 4 AUGUST 2025

ISH is an IB continuum school dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, international-mindedness, and student success. Serving students from ages 3-19, we strive to empower our learners through inquiry-based education and holistic development.

We are seeking a dynamic Diploma Programme Coordinator (DP Coordinator) to lead our IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and ensure its alignment with the school’s mission and IB standards.

Position Overview:

The International School of Hellerup is seeking a dynamic and flexible Early Years Educator

(Pedagogue) to join our Early Years Team and After School Care Programme (ASCP). This is a 90% position, Monday to Friday, working with children aged 3–5 years during both school and after-school hours. Work hours fall between 7:00 and 17:00, with daily shifts scheduled in coordination with the Early Years team.

Pedagogues at ISH are collaborative partners in the classroom, working alongside homeroom teachers to co-construct meaningful, inquiry-driven experiences for young learners. We are looking for an educator who brings a holistic, play-based approach that nurtures social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. As an IB World School, our Early Years team is guided primarily by the principles of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), emphasizing inquiry, international-mindedness, and holistic child development. We also work with the Danish Børnehave Læreplan, to ensure alignment with national expectations and to enrich our play-based, developmentally appropriate approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers and fellow pedagogues to plan and implement learning engagements.

• Facilitate small-group activities and individualized support to reinforce learning.

• Observe and identify developmental, emotional, or learning needs; communicate observations to the teaching team.

• Prepare the learning environment and materials to support daily routines and planned experiences.

• Supervise and care for students during class time, lunch, outside play, transitions, and field trips.

• Promote consistency by upholding class and school essential agreements throughout the day (class time, transitions, and ASCP).

• Support students' self-care routines including toileting, handwashing, and meals.

• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere that grows children’s independence and supports social-emotional learning (SEL).

• Support children’s voice and agency by creating space for exploration, questions, and contributions.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a qualified and knowledgeable early childhood educator who brings both professional expertise and a passion for working with young children in a dynamic international setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of early childhood development and learning through play and inquiry.

Essential qualities and qualifications include:

• A degree or formal qualification in Early Childhood Education or Pedagogy.

• Fluency in English (Danish is an advantage but not required).

• Proven experience working with young children, preferably in an international or IB PYP

• context.

• A solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and the ability to apply it

• in ways that are responsive to individual children's needs.

• A strong commitment to the educational philosophy of the IB, including inquiry-based

• learning, international-mindedness, and student agency.

• The ability to work effectively and respectfully in a culturally diverse and collaborative

• team environment.

• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn about, the Danish Børnehave Læreplan and how

• it complements our IB approach.

• A reflective and growth-oriented mindset, open to feedback and committed to

• continuous professional learning.

• Flexibility, dependability, and a positive, proactive approach to working with colleagues,

• children, and families.

Working Hours:

• Work hours fall between 7:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday.

• Approximate daily commitment: 7.5 hours, scheduled according to program

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an internationally minded, dynamic IB learning community.

• Engage in professional growth and leadership development.

• Collaborate with passionate educators committed to student success.

• Work in a supportive environment that values innovation and inquiry-based learning.

• Support the admissions process for students transitioning into the DP.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following to : jobs@ish.dk. with attention: Ms. Joanna Christoffersen, PYP Principal. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and no later than 6th of June as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the position may be filled even before the application deadline.

• A cover letter detailing their experience and leadership philosophy in the IB context.

• An updated CV/resume.

• Contact information for three professional references. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and visionary DP Coordinator to our team

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