PYP Homeroom Teacher (Academic Year 26/27)

The PYP Homeroom Teacher plays a vital role in designing and delivering a high quality, inquiry based learning experience aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). 

Teaching and Learning:

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging inquiry based lessons aligned with the IB PYP framework.

• Use a variety of teaching strategies to address diverse learning needs, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

• Design and use a variety of formative and summative assessments to guide instruction.

• Engage students in decision making processes and goal setting to foster ownership of  learning and behavior.

• Create a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom climate that encourages risk taking, collaboration, and emotional involvement in learning.

Collaborative Curriculum Development:

• Collaborate with colleagues, PYP Coordinator and leadership team  in planning, and the delivery of the curriculum, ensuring alignment with PYP framework and the school's strategic goals.

• Develop and maintain weekly and long term plans that align with the PYP scope and sequence, transdisciplinary themes, and school priorities.

• Ensure clarity in classroom routines, expectations, and behavioral plans to enable students to take greater responsibility for their learning.

Classroom Environment and Resource Management:

• Create a stimulating and organized physical learning environment, incorporating displays and resources that reflect and celebrate student learning.

• Incorporate technology effectively into the curriculum to enhance learning outcomes and engage students.

• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that encourages inquiry and respect.

Job Requirement

• Native English speaker

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.

• Valid teaching certification/license required.

• Minimum 3 years of primary level teaching experience in a reputable/International standard school.

• IB PYP teaching experience or prior work in an IB World School experience will be considered as an advantage.

• Completion of IB Category 1, 2, or 3 Professional Developments will be considered as an advantage.

• Skilled in employing contemporary educational models and instructional strategies to enhance curriculum delivery and student learning outcomes.

• Strong communication and classroom management skills.