EARLY YEARS TEACHER

Pre-Nursery  |  Nursery  |  KG1

Full-Time  |  Local Hires Only

(Applicants must be permanently residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain)

  About ACA Bahrain

The American Creativity Academy (ACA) Bahrain is a well-established international school serving students from Early Years through Secondary School. ACA Bahrain is an IB World School and holds accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Guided by our motto "Creativity In The Heart Of The Community," we are committed to delivering an innovative, student-centred education within a caring and inclusive environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Teachers to join our Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and KG1 teams. If you are passionate about early childhood education and believe in creating joyful, play-based learning environments where every child can thrive, we would love to meet you.

  Salary & Benefits

Benefit Details

Salary BD 6,975 – BD 8,503 per year, tax-free (based on qualifications & experience)

Tuition Discount at ACA 25% discount on ACA tuition fees for up to 2 children

Leave Entitlement As per Bahrain Labour Law

End-of-Service Indemnity As per Bahrain Labour Law

Contract Length 2 years (renewable)

  Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, play-based, and age-appropriate lessons aligned to the school's Early Years curriculum and Core American Standards.

• Create a stimulating, safe, and nurturing classroom environment that fosters curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.

• Observe and assess each child's development and learning progress, maintaining accurate records and communicating findings to parents and the Principal.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and developmental stages of all learners in the class.

• Build warm, trusting relationships with students and their families, holding regular parent conferences and providing timely updates on student progress.

• Collaborate closely with co-teachers, Teaching Assistants, and specialist staff to support the holistic development of each child.

• Follow the prescribed curriculum for the assigned grade level and contribute to its ongoing review and improvement.

• Supervise students at all times — in the classroom, during transitions, outdoor play, breaks, and dismissal.

• Participate in staff meetings, grade-level meetings, parent events, and professional development sessions.

• Sponsor or contribute to at least one extracurricular club or school-wide activity per year.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and print-rich classroom environment that reflects student learning.

• Uphold and model ACA's values and code of conduct at all times.

  Requirements

Essential:

• Must be a permanent resident of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.

• Valid teaching license or certification.

• Strong understanding of early childhood development principles and play-based learning approaches.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Patient, creative, and energetic with a genuine love for working with young children.

Preferred:

• 1–2 years of classroom experience in an Early Years or Pre-K setting; new graduates are welcome to apply.

• Familiarity with the American curriculum or an internationally recognised Early Years framework.

• Experience in an international or multilingual school environment.