IB PYP English Teacher - Primary School

Magellan International School; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan International School in Austin, Texas, is seeking an English Teacher to work at the Primary School. The teacher will create a progressive learning environment where students demonstrate critical thinking and uphold the attributes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile.

The teacher will support students' academic and personal development while contributing to extracurricular and community activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Literature, Education or related field.
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching English to elementary school age students.
• Experience or training in the IB PYP preferred.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessments.
• Experience integrating information technology (IT) with teaching.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Toddle, and Apple Mac platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches lessons following the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) curricula, differentiating for individual student needs.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and technologies.
• Participates in curriculum planning and student progress meetings.
• Maintains high standards for academic performance and behavior.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress, attendance, grades, and assessments.
• Fosters an engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Actively supervises students during carline, breaks and lunch.
• Attends educational field trips to support the curriculum.
• Communicates professionally with parents about student progress, collaborate with parents of high-needs students, and establish positive relationships with families.
• Contributes to curriculum planning and development, including interdisciplinary units and transdisciplinary skills, and plans with colleagues to deliver effective team teaching.

Skills

Dynamic communicator

English proficiency

Child-focused approach

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English/Literature/Education

Tools

Google Workspace

Toddle

Apple Mac

Job description

Magellan International School in Austin, Texas, is seeking an English Teacher to work at the Primary School. The teacher will create a progressive learning environment where students demonstrate critical thinking and uphold the attributes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile.

The teacher will support students' academic and personal development while contributing to extracurricular and community activities.