PRE K HOMEROOM TEACHER(MATERNITY COVER)- DENMARK

START DATE: 13 DECEMBER 2025

CLOSING DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2025

Founded in 2009, International School of Hellerup (formerly

Østerbro International School) is a not-for-profit IB Continuum World School in Copenhagen offering IB Programmes from Pre-K - Grade 12. Our mission is to provide the highest quality education in a student-centered environment by empowering individuals to fulfill their human potential to become purposeful life-long learners and responsible global citizens.

The International School of Hellerup seeks an experienced, caring, and collaborative PreK Homeroom Teacher to provide maternity leave cover in our Early Years section. In the PYP,

learning happens through play, inquiry, and exploration in developmentally appropriate, safe, and joyful environments. You will work closely with an Early Years Pedagogue, the Early Years Team, and the After School Care Program (ASCP) to support whole-child development—social-emotional, physical, and cognitive

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, facilitate, and reflect on play-based, inquiry-driven learning aligned with the PYP framework.
Create a safe, nurturing classroom climate that promotes the IB Learner Profile, ATL skills, and student voice/choice.
Differentiate for multilingual learners and diverse needs; remove barriers to learning using inclusive/UDL practices.
Use assessment for/as/of learning to inform next steps and communicate progress to families.
Collaborate within grade-level and Early Years teams for coherent planning and documentation.
Build strong home–school partnerships through clear, professional communication.
Contribute to duties and Early Years/whole-school events as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Recognized Early Years/Primary teaching qualification
At least 2 years of successful Early Years teaching experience, ideally within an IB PYP context.
Proven practice with inquiry-based, play-based pedagogy and effective classroom routines.
Fluency in English (spoken and written).

What We Offer:

A welcoming, mission-driven community committed to the IB philosophy.
Collaborative teams, professional learning, and opportunities for growth.
A vibrant, multicultural environment in the heart of Copenhagen’s metropolitan area.

Safeguarding:

ISH is committed to child protection and safeguarding. Employment is subject to reference

checks and background/police clearance.

To apply for this position, please send your Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a letter of application at jobs@ish.dk by the closing date for this position: 14th of November 2025. For any questions, please contact , Head of Primary and Middle School atFatih Mehmet Deveci fdeveci@ish.dk or Joanna Christoffersen, Primary School Principal at jchristoffersen@ish.dk and include REF: www.ibschooljobs.com - Application for position as Pre K Homeroom Teacher in the subject line of the mail.

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