Elementary Head Teacher

Internationalschools; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Internationalschools invites applications for an Elementary Head Teacher to lead History, Geography, Science, and Language Arts for the elementary grade. Collaborate on weekly lesson plans, monitor student progress, and maintain strong parent communication.

Duties include safeguarding, creating digital materials, and promoting student wellbeing. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education or related field, has 3 years of full-time teaching experience, and is proficient with Office tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy, Education, Language Teaching or similar.
• Basic knowledge of Office tools.
• Basic knowledge of the GSuite for Education.
• Saf safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess History, Geography, Science and Language Arts.
• Create weekly lesson plans in collaboration with other teachers.
• Give close and timely social and academic follow-up to students.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents or guardians.
• Perform active guard duties when assigned.

Skills

English proficiency (B2/C1)

Collaborative planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pedagogy/Education/Language Teaching

Tools

Office tools

GSuite for Education

Job description

Job Description

Elementary Head Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Teach and assess the subjects of History, Geography, Science and Language Arts.
• Create weekly lesson plans in collaboration with the other teachers of the grade for all the subjects that are taught.
• Give close and timely social and academic follow-up to each of the students of the group.
• Establish and maintain clear and constant communication with the parents or guardians of every student of the class.
• Perform active guard duties when assigned.
• Create original digital materials to present the content of the subjects that are taught to the students.
• Ensure and promote the physical and emotional well-being of every student in the classroom.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Studies: Bachelor’s Degree in Pedagogy, Education, Language Teaching or similar.
• Technological Skills: Basic knowledge of Office tools. Basic knowledge of the GSuite for Education.
• Other knowledge: Safeguarding and child protection.
• Languages: B2 or C1 English
• Required Experience: 3 years as a full-time classroom teacher of kids.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible.

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.