Core Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant subject area from an accredited institution (Master’s preferred).
• Valid teaching certificate/license recognized by the Cayman Islands.
• Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in an accredited school using a US-based or International Baccalaureate curriculum.
• Demonstrated experience planning, delivering, and assessing student learning.
• Experience managing a classroom environment and supporting student development.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to curriculum planning.
Role-Specific Requirements:
Elementary Teacher
• Degree specialization in Elementary or Primary Education.
• Experience teaching in a primary/elementary classroom.
• Experience with standards-based assessment and reporting.
• Experience differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students’ social-emotional development.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology effectively into teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned with the IB curriculum.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and globally minded classroom environment.
• Support student progress through assessment, feedback, and differentiated instruction.
• Promote the IB Learner Profile and encourage critical thinking.
• Maintain effective classroom management and student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.
• Participate in school activities, events, and professional development.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and school policies.
Benefits: Cayman International School offers a competitive package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including a $500 annual wellness benefit, a $1,000 annual travel allowance, and up to $1,000 per year for professional development. Tuition benefits (where applicable) cover 100% for the first child, 50% for the second, and 20% for the third. The package also includes 100% health insurance coverage under the SHIC Plus 250 plan, with contributions toward upgraded plans, as well as long-term disability coverage. Employees may also access additional earning opportunities through optional team lead roles, after-school programs and activities, in addition to school break camps, with stipends ranging from $65/hour to $1,500 per term. Additional support includes a telephone allowance of up to $360 annually paid in 12 equal monthly installments. Years of service awards are provided where applicable.
Salary: CI$52,000.00 – CI$73,000.00 Per annum depending on experience
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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