Key Responsibilities for Staff

Engage Young Learners: Create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that actively engages primary students in creative, purposeful, and holistic learning experiences.

Cultivating an Inspiring Environment: Actively contribute to creating an inspirational educational atmosphere, working collaboratively within a community that values experiential learning, artistic expression, and emotional intelligence.

Diverse Teaching Techniques:  Implement a wide range of teaching techniques, with a particular focus on emotional intelligence, creativity, mathematics, literacy, and integrated project-based learning approach methods to cater to diverse student learning styles and needs.

Collaborative Approach: Collaborate purposefully with the entire primary teaching team to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.

Student-Centric Philosophy: Prioritize the well-being, mindfulness, growth, and development of our students, instilling values of living vibrantly, living respectfully, and living sustainably.

Commitment to Holistic Education: Embrace Sun School Bali's holistic educational approach, enriching students' lives through collaborative efforts with fellow educators who share your vision.

Nurturing Inclusivity and Belonging: Play a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive and supportive community, where every student experiences a profound sense of belonging and is encouraged to explore their creativity and passion for learning.

Living Our Shared Values: Embody what we teach by cultivating a commitment to personal growth, living with personal integrity, honouring the land of Bali, and showing deep respect for others.

Joining a Global Professional Network: Become an essential part of a diverse and globally connected network of professionals, expanding your horizons and contributing to a cross-cultural educational experience.

Personal and Professional Growth: Dedicate yourself to personal and professional growth within Sun School Bali's values-driven educational environment. Engage in peer training, professional development focused on emotional intelligence, and continuous self-improvement.

Prioritizing Holistic Well-being: Recognize the significance of holistic well-being, including spiritual dimensions. Embrace opportunities for self-reflection, mindfulness, and spiritual practices in alignment with your beliefs. Contribute to a harmonious community that values inner peace and self-connection.

By living up to these key responsibilities, you will play an integral role in fulfilling the Sun School Bali mission and providing students with a transformative educational experience that encompasses their emotional, intellectual, and creative growth.

Embrace the Sun School Bali Experience

Join a purpose-infused school: Become an integral part of Sun School Bali, where our commitment to a holistic educational journey provides you the autonomy to explore innovative teaching methods and projects, as you unleash your creativity.

Thriving in an inspiring global community: Immerse yourself in a community of international professionals, characterized by inspiration and intellect. Collaborate with like-minded teachers from diverse backgrounds who foster a shared commitment to holistic education.

Advance your teaching proficiency:  Enhance your skills as an educator through collaborative peer training, interactions with inspiring visitors and community members, and a structured professional development program centered on sustainability education.

Join a team of outstanding educators: Collaborate with a team of exceptionally gifted educators, engage in a dynamic community of learners, and mutually contribute to and learn from our distinctive educational institution.

Embrace Balinese culture and lifestyle: Receive a comprehensive employment package that allows you to enjoy a comfortable and culturally immersive lifestyle amidst the breathtaking beauty of Bali.

Amplify your impact: Share your influence as an educator with the world through our diverse communication platforms, providing opportunities for personal recognition and acknowledgment. Your contributions will be celebrated and acknowledged within the global educational community.

Position Criteria

Qualifications: Obtains the required educational qualifications of a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education or a related field, as a minimum requirement.

Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of five years of professional teaching experience.

Emotionally aware: Possesses a keen understanding of emotions and the ability to empathize with students, creating a supportive and emotionally responsive classroom environment.

Effective listener: Listens attentively to students' concerns and feelings, fostering open communication.

Promotes emotional intelligence: Encourages the development of emotional intelligence in students, helping them understand and manage their emotions.

Creates safe space: Establishes a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students feel comfortable expressing their emotions.

Resilient: Models emotional resilience and adaptability, helping students cope with challenges.

Self-Awareness: Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional regulation as a positive role model.

Supportive and Encouraging: Provides emotional support and encouragement to help students thrive academically and emotionally.

Empathetic: Demonstrates empathy by understanding and relating to the emotions and experiences of students.

Mindfulness: Incorporates mindfulness practices to enhance emotional awareness and well-being.

Effective Assessment Approach: The educator demonstrates strong organizational skills in overseeing, evaluating, documenting, and communicating student learning outcomes. They use comprehensive methods for monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting these outcomes, guaranteeing a comprehensive and all-encompassing holistic  evaluation of student development and achievements.

Expertise in holistic curriculum: Proficiently employs, explains, and develops holistic or other non-traditional curriculum models, including comprehensive class planning.

Passion for Sustainability: Possesses a deep love for the natural world and a firm commitment to sustainable living, both personally and professionally, aligning with Sun School's values.

Effective Communication skills: Receptive to feedback. Demonstrates strong communication skills and actively listens to and welcomes feedback from the teaching community. This means being able to express ideas clearly and being open to input and suggestions from colleagues, fostering a culture of constructive feedback and continuous improvement within the teaching community. Additionally, they are a positive, confident, and professional communicator who can have important conversations when needed, promoting a supportive and authentic learning environment.

Skillful Integration Leader: Proficiently integrates skills, values, and well-being programs into daily learning routines, aligning them with Sun School's holistic approach.

Innovative and Collaborative Teaching Professional: Resourceful and  collaborative educator with extensive experience in project-based learning methods, fostering a dynamic and engaging classroom environment.

Skilled in nurturing student behavior: Creative, optimistic, and adept at fostering appropriate student behavior to create a respectful and welcoming classroom environment, while actively listening to each child's needs.

Exceptional English Fluency: Exhibits English language fluency, enhancing communication within our diverse international community.

International teaching experience: Ideally, has prior international teaching or working experience.

Guardian of Confidentiality and Integrity: Demonstrates the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and uphold the integrity of all information disseminated within or external to Sun School.

Versatile Teaching Strategies: Equipped with expertise in a variety of instructional methods and approaches to address the diverse needs of individual learners.

Learning-Centric Mindset: Embraces an open mindset and consistently reflects on professional experiences to improve teaching effectiveness. Actively contributes to building a collaborative learning community and participates in professional development activities that support the holistic development of the staff body.

Creating Strong Connections: Consistently and proactively establishes and nurtures relationships with students, staff members, parents, and the wider community, fostering a harmonious and supportive network.

At Sun School Bali, educators are responsible for:

• Integrating environmental education into the curriculum, teaching students about sustainability, conservation, and the importance of protecting our planet.

• Fostering a holistic approach to learning that addresses the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of each child.

• Encouraging students to develop a deep connection with nature through outdoor learning experiences and environmental projects.

• Integrating mindfulness and well-being practices to help students cultivate self-awareness and emotional resilience.

• Cultivating a sense of community and collaboration among students, emphasizing teamwork and empathy in environmental stewardship.

• Guiding students in understanding and practicing principles of social justice and global citizenship.

• Implementing experiential learning opportunities that allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world environmental contexts.

• Encouraging creativity and critical thinking in exploring solutions to environmental challenges.

• Supporting students in developing a sense of responsibility and empowerment through enhancing their communication skills.

• Actively participating in and promoting school-wide sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly practices.

• Cultivating a deep love of learning and nurturing students' confidence and curiosity.

• Supporting children to deeply connect with the natural world. 

• Developing and implementing innovative, theme-based, experiential, and skill-focused learning programs aligned with Sun School Bali's educational principles.

• Creating inclusive lesson plans that cater to the diverse learning needs of all students.

• Providing personalized instruction through small group and one-on-one sessions to support every student's learning journey.

• Accurately maintaining student assessment records.

• Adhering to the daily routines and guidelines established by Sun School Bali.

• Advocating for and embodying the mission, vision, and values of Sun School Bali.

• Engaging in consistent and clear communication with families and caregivers.

• Leading or contributing to after-school activities and fulfilling supervisory duties throughout the academic year.

• Participating enthusiastically in Sun School Bali's community events and serving on school committees as required.

Sun School Bali Job Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education or a similar area.

• Need at least 5 years of teaching experience

• Cannot have any criminal history (required by law).

• Should not have any child protection issues from past schools or jobs.

• Must show original certificates, transcripts, and degrees (required by law).

• If hired, must be ready to learn and use Bahasa Indonesia.

Starting Date: August 5th, 2024

Ethos, Fostering a Unified and Committed Staff Community:

Sun School Bali is dedicated to fostering diversity within its pedagogical team, organizational principles, policies, and ethos. We value the unique perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences that individuals with varied profiles bring, as they enrich our educational endeavors and enhance their relevance and accessibility. At Sun School Bali, we firmly do not tolerate discrimination and unwarranted bias on any basis, including but not limited to race, gender, disability, nationality, cultural or ethnic background, religious beliefs, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, or socioeconomic status.

Sun School Bali creates an inclusive working environment where everyone experiences a profound sense of belonging, possesses a voice to express themselves, is empowered to raise concerns, and feels at ease and self-assured. We anticipate that every member of our community, including those who collaborate with us, shares this commitment and acts in accordance with these principles. In doing so, we aim to best serve the mission of Sun School Bali and the welfare of our community.

At the heart of our expectations lies the educator's fundamental commitment to safeguarding the child. Explore Sun School Bali’s Faculty Guidelines of Conduct here.