About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and reflective Early Childhood Center (ECC) Teacher for our Baby Class (infants 0–2 years) to join our learning community.The successful candidate will create a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for our youngest learners. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, this educator supports holistic development through responsive care, meaningful relationships, and play-based, inquiry-driven experiences that honor each child's curiosity and individuality. They will build strong relationships with children and families, collaborate closely with colleagues, and intentionally design learning experiences that reflect ISC's commitment to Modern Learning and Teaching for the Future.The teacher will create a classroom environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging, safety, and trust, and where every child is encouraged to explore, discover, and grow with increasing confidence.

Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, the educator will be responsible for designing and facilitating meaningful learning experiences that reflect ISC's Modern Learning approach and the Reggio Emilia approach. Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, sensory-rich learning experiences that emerge from children's interests and natural exploration.
• Supporting infants' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through responsive, relationship-based care.
• Supporting early communication and language development through intentional interactions, gestures, songs, storytelling, and rich vocabulary exposure.
• Observing, listening, and documenting children's routines, discoveries, and milestones to inform planning and share learning journeys with families.
• Preparing and maintaining an aesthetically inviting, organized, and safe classroom environment aligned with Reggio Emilia principles.
• Curating open-ended materials that promote exploration, creativity, and discovery, and ensuring the environment evolves in response to children's needs, developmental stages, and ongoing inquiries.
• Integrating technology purposefully, where appropriate, to document learning and communicate with families.

Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role, candidates should bring the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy.
• Strong English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Experience working with infants (0–2 years old) in schools.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and responsive, relationship-based caregiving.
• Observation and documentation skills aligned with the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for an educator who brings strong pedagogical expertise, a genuine commitment to children's learning and wellbeing, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate:

• Is passionate about early childhood and committed to children's growth and wellbeing.
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children, colleagues, and families.
• Embraces collaboration and shared responsibility as essential to effective teaching.
• Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to continuous professional growth.
• Uses observation, documentation, and pedagogical expertise to inform teaching and learning.
• Is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable responding to the diverse needs of young learners.
• Values diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding.
• Communicates confidently and effectively in English.
• Demonstrates curiosity and openness to new approaches, ideas, and ways of working.
• Models resilience, a growth mindset, and a willingness to learn.
• Embodies ISC's commitment to Character & Citizenship.
• Reflects the qualities of an Ideal Team Player: hungry, humble, and people smart.

The International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a non-profit international school and a diverse, multicultural community where people come together to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
At ISC, we believe that our people are at the heart of our community. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported, while having opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Collaboration, meaningful relationships, continuous learning, and a genuine sense of belonging are an important part of the experience of working at ISC.
We are inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s Ideal Team Player and value people who are humble, hungry, and people smart, individuals who care about others, take ownership, embrace challenges, and are eager to contribute to a strong and collaborative community.
Our vision, Teaching for the Future, and our mission, Everyone Learning Everywhere, reflect our commitment to continuous growth and learning. They shape not only what we do, but how we work together: with curiosity, purpose, openness, and a belief that there is always something new to learn and someone from whom we can learn.
Working at ISC means being part of a community that cares about people, values different perspectives, and grows together.