IB Primary Years Coordinator

Bloomingdale International School; NTR; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingdale International School in Andhra Pradesh is looking for a qualified teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate should have experience in the IB Primary Years Programme and excellent communication skills, especially in English.

The role includes implementing PYP policy and collaborating with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery. A commitment to fostering a positive school culture and a focus on student engagement are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
• Experience of the IB Primary Years Programme.
• Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school.

Responsibilities

• To implement PYP policy and strategic plans.
• To liaise with the Head of Primary and PYP Coordinators for effective curriculum delivery.
• To participate in the design, development, implementation, and review of the PYP curriculum.

Job description

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
• Experience of the IB Primary Years Programme.
• Be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding.
• Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best.
• Through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
• Be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning.
• Be able to participate fully in an expanding primary school and in particular help to develop the team spirit.
• Have a high level of awareness of current developments and research findings in the field of primary/elementary school teaching and learning.
• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• To implement PYP policy and strategic plans.
• To liaise with the Head of Primary and PYP Coordinators to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom.
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the PYP curriculum.
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems.
• To promote the health and safety of assigned classes.
• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings.
• To encourage the team spirit in the primary school and develop links with colleagues across the school.
• To contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
• To contribute to the extracurricular activities programme of the school.
• To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the primary school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.