IB Primary Years Coordinator

Qualifications and experience.The school prefers people with:

Knowledge and Skills.He/She should:

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 he/she should 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 extra-curricular 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.