Middle School Coordinator

Beacon School; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 259,000 - 363,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon School in São Paulo, Brazil seeks an experienced IB educator to lead curriculum implementation in the Middle School and collaborate with the MYP Coordinator to align learning outcomes with IB standards.

The successful candidate will guide weekly collaborative planning, conduct classroom observations, support teachers, and foster inclusive, inquiry-based practice while upholding Beacon’s values.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree is required.
• Post-graduate degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Experience in IB schools with MYP familiarity is advantageous.
• Desirable experience in Middle School settings.
• Experience leading and guiding teams of teachers.
• Fluent English; C1/C2 certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with G Suite is expected.
• Knowledge of ManageBac and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Adaptability and crisis management capabilities.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Knowledge of educational legislation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 aligned with the MYP Program Standards and Practices and Beacon’s Values.

Skills

IB experience

MYP knowledge

Team leadership

Fluent English

G Suite

ManageBac

Microsoft Office

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Adaptability

Educational legislation knowledge

Education

Higher education degree

Post-graduate degree in Education

Tools

G Suite

ManageBac

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requirements and skills:

• Higher education degree.
• 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.