IB PYP Coordinator & Pedagogical Leader

LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference); Colombia; On-site; COP 70,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The English School in Colombia is seeking an experienced PYP Coordinator to lead the implementation and ongoing development of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in alignment with IB standards and the school's educational philosophy.

You will guide curriculum planning, coach teachers in inquiry-based learning, and collaborate with leaders, families, and the IB community to ensure high quality teaching, student wellbeing, and a coherent transdisciplinary learning experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Postgraduate degree in Education, Curriculum, or Educational Leadership desirable.
• Six years of teaching experience, with at least four in the IB framework.
• Proven experience in PYP curriculum planning and inquiry-based learning.
• Experience leading collaborative planning and educational improvement initiatives.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 required; C2 desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the PYP in alignment with the IB framework and standards.
• Coordinate curriculum development, collaborative planning, and the Programme of Inquiry, ensuring a coherent and transdisciplinary learning experience.
• Support and coach teachers in inquiry-based learning, assessment practices, differentiation, and student-centred approaches.
• Promote the development of the IB Learner Profile, student agency, international-mindedness, and approaches to learning.
• Coordinate programme self-evaluation, IB documentation, and preparation for programme reviews and evaluation processes.
• Monitor curriculum implementation and student learning evidence to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, families, and the IB community to strengthen programme implementation.
• Coordinate professional development initiatives and contribute to the effective planning and use of programme resources.

Skills

Pedagogical leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Teacher coaching

Strategic thinking

Organization

Problem solving

Adaptability

Student wellbeing

Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Postgraduate degree in Education/Curriculum/Educational Leadership desirable

Job description

The English School in Colombia is seeking an experienced PYP Coordinator to lead the implementation and ongoing development of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in alignment with IB standards and the school's educational philosophy.

You will guide curriculum planning, coach teachers in inquiry-based learning, and collaborate with leaders, families, and the IB community to ensure high quality teaching, student wellbeing, and a coherent transdisciplinary learning experience.