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Kazakhstan International School (KIS) is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and dynamic Primary School Russian Language Teacher to join our expanding team.

In this role, you will inspire young learners, fostering both a love for the Russian language and a deep conceptual understanding. You will be responsible for creating a nurturing, inquiry-based, and stimulating environment where primary students (both native and non-native speakers) can thrive. As a primary educator, you will play a key role in developing students' foundational literacy, communication skills, and international-mindedness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inquiry-Based Teaching: Design, prepare, and deliver high-quality, student-centered lessons that align with international primary curriculum standards and inquiry-based learning frameworks.

• Differentiated Instruction: Teach and support students based on their individual needs, learning styles, and language proficiency levels (adapting materials for both native and non-native speakers).

• Collaborative Planning: Partner with primary homeroom teachers and the curriculum coordinator to integrate Russian language and literacy into the transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry.

• Assessment & Progress Tracking: Formatively and summatively assess, record, and document student development. Provide meaningful feedback to students and regular updates to parents regarding language acquisition and milestones.

• Classroom Management: Maintain a caring, safe, supportive, and well-organized classroom environment that promotes positive behavior and a growth mindset.

• Holistic Contribution: Actively participate in the wider life of the school, including supervising primary students, collaborating on school events, and running engaging extracurricular activities (ECAs).

Our Requirements:

• Education: Higher Degree/Diploma in Education, Russian Language and Literature, or Primary Education.

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, with a strong preference for experience in international schools or early years/primary school settings (knowledge of the IB PYP framework is a distinct advantage).

• Language Skills: Complete fluency in Russian (ability to teach both Russian as a First Language and Russian as an Additional Language) and fluency in English for professional collaboration and parent communication.

• Pedagogical Approach: A creative, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to teaching young learners through play, inquiry, and interactive activities.

• Skills: Strong tech-literacy (for documentation and interactive learning), exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and excellent time management.

What We Offer:

• Official employment in accordance with local labor legislation.

• Working schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• A stable position in a reputable, accredited international school.

• A supportive, professional, and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

• Employment starts with the new academic year on August 10, 2026.