Dulwich College International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

Job Title : Early Years Assistant Teacher (*children are aged 3-5)

Reports To: Class Teacher

Location: Dulwich College Yangon (Pun Hlaing Campus)


At Dulwich College Yangon (“DCY”) child safeguarding is of paramount importance. The successful applicant for this position will be required to pass an Enhanced Safer Recruitment Check to confirm s/he is suitable to work in a child-centered work environment.

Description – summary of duties

As an Assistant Teacher, you will be supporting the Class Teacher with teaching, lesson planning, preparation of the learning environment (both indoor and outdoors), small group activities and other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Class Teacher.

Overview of Responsibilities:

1. Be able to focus the learning and teaching on the individual interests and needs of each child.
2. Maintain and develop quality within the learning programme and environment.
3. Assist the class teacher in monitoring child development, achievement and progress through effective planning and observations.
4. Liaise with the class teacher on a daily basis and with the wider Foundation Stage team on a regular basis.
5. Assist the class teacher with clear and concise communication to parents.
6. Set up resources and the learning environment as required by the class teacher.
7. Provide support for or extend children’s learning as necessary.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (in a relevant field);
• Hold relevant qualifications such as TEFL and/or TESOL;
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role (preferably in an international school environment), working with the same age group;
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be fluent in spoken and written Myanmar and have excellent spoken and written English;
• Strong computer skills;
• Show excellent use of initiative and motivation;
• Be a strong team player;
• Be highly flexible and adaptable;
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills;
• Have a good understanding of the benefits of learning through play and outdoor learning.