Middle School Coordinator

Netvagas; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Netvagas is seeking an experienced educator to lead teacher development and ensure high-quality IB/MYP curriculum implementation.

You will guide planning, observe classrooms, and drive discussions on best practices, while upholding Beacon School values and IB principles across the middle school.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Education or equivalent.
• Experience in IB schools; knowledge of the MYP is advantageous.
• Desirable experience in Middle School.
• Fluent English (C1/C2 is a plus).
• Proficiency in G Suite.
• Knowledge of ManageBac and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organization.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and crisis management.
• Leadership and team development.
• Knowledge of educational legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide teachers; oversee curriculum implementation with the MYP Coordinator.
• Oversee effective curriculum implementation and lead discussions on best practices.
• Participate in curriculum reviews and update learning expectations with leadership.
• Act as ambassador for IB principles and Beacon School values.
• Support weekly collaborative planning with feedback aligned to IB Approaches to Teaching.
• Conduct classroom observations and feedback cycles focused on ATL integration.
• Address teaching needs in classroom management and student interactions.
• Appraise grade-level teachers and align objectives with program standards.

Skills

Fluent English

IB/MYP experience

Excellente communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organization

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Crisis management

Leadership

Team development

Educational legislation knowledge

Education

Post-graduate degree in Education

Tools

G Suite

ManageBac

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Desirable post-graduate degree in Education or similar.
• Experience in IB schools; knowledge of the MYP would be an asset.
• Desirable experience in Middle School.
• Experience in leading and guiding teams of teachers.
• Fluent English (C1 or C2 certification is a plus).
• Intermediate proficiency in G Suite.
• Knowledge of ManageBac and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Excellente communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organization.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Adaptability and crisis management.
• Leadership and team development.
• Knowledge of educational legislation.
• Ensure and support the implementation of the school curriculum and pedagogical program alongside the MYP Coordinator in the Middle School.
• Oversee effective curriculum implementation and lead discussions with teachers on best practices, using a critical-thinking mindset.
• Participate in curriculum reviews and update learning expectations under the guidance of the MYP Coordinator, Area Leaders, and subject consultants.
• Act as an ambassador and advocate for the principles and values of the IB and Beacon School.

Teacher Support, Development & Evaluation

• Guide and support teachers’ weekly collaborative planning, providing feedback aligned with the IB Approaches to Teaching (inquiry-based, concept-driven, contextualised, collaborative, differentiated, and informed by assessment).
• Conduct classroom observations and feedback cycles focused on IB Approaches to Teaching, ATL skill integration, and inclusive pedagogies.
• Address teachers’ needs in classroom management, peer relationships, and student interactions aligned with the IB Approaches to Teaching.
• Appraise grade-level teachers, setting objectives that are aligned with the MYP Program Standards and Practices and Beacon’s Values and Professional Dimensions.

Student Centricity & Wellbeing

• Continuously strive for an individualised perspective on every child, supporting teachers in designing differentiated strategies to fulfill each student’s potential and promote ATL skill development.
• Ensure differentiated instruction and inclusive practices are embedded in planning, assessment, and reporting, in line with IB inclusion policy expectations.
• Collaborate with the Student Wellbeing Center (SWBC) team to ensure students’ unique needs are addressed through coordinated, learner-centred support.

Family Communication & Transition Support

• Build strong partnerships with families by interacting promptly regarding student development and empowering the teaching team with best-practice communication skills.
• Ensure alignment and consistency in school-family communication, particularly in sensitive or complex situations.
• Identify patterns or recurring concerns emerging from family interactions and bring them to the leadership team to discuss decisions and improvements, using evidence to lead change.

Teamwork, Operations & Professional Growth

• Show responsiveness and resourcefulness when interacting with teachers and assistant coordinators to address daily issues, provide feedback, and exchange ideas.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, consultants, office staff, and leadership to make decisions and solve problems collectively.
• Lead office hours meetings and professional development sessions to share knowledge, resources, and best practices that facilitate teaching, learning, and peer growth.