Position Title: PYP Teacher

Function/Department: Teaching

Reporting: Head of Institution /Principal

Description:

Primary school teachers are supervised by the head of the primary school. They are ultimately responsible to the principal As well as the requirements outlined in his/her individual appointment terms and conditions of service, each primary school teacher has the following specific responsibilities. In addition, he/she is expected to undertake any other reasonable task assigned by the head of the primary school or the principal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a personal and professional commitment to the school’s core values, as expressed in its statement of philosophy maintaining professional ethical standards in all areas, particularly confidentiality
• Assisting the head of the primary school and the PYP coordinator in effectively communicating to parents
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting system
• Supporting the school’s implementation of appropriate practice in the primary years of education
• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships
• Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being using school
• Maintain ongoing data which gives evidence for report grading.
• Insure that daily practice represents the high standards of research supported instruction
• viewing students as thinkers with their own emerging theories
• Building on what students bring to the learning experience in the way of prior understanding, knowledge and skills
• using a variety of resources representing multiple perspectives
• Empowering students to feel responsible and to take action
• Devoting extra time to students who may be struggling academically or who may need further challenging
• Ensuring that children with learning differences are provided with appropriate programmes
• Delivering the curriculum as relevant to the age and subjects that you teach
• To enhance the professional standing of the teaching body.
• Being aware of student’s capabilities, their prior knowledge and planning teaching and differentiation as appropriate.

Required qualifications/skills

The position of PYP teacher requires that the successful candidate has:

• Teaching qualification
• Relevant degree
• Experience with the IB Primary Years Programme
• proficiency in spoken English

Desired qualifications/skills

• Prior experience teaching the PYP, with a focus on early years education.
• Has experience teaching students phonics and learning to read
• Has received PYP-focused professional development
• 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.
• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

The salary range is set based on FRRO Minimum pay norms for Expats. Indian salaries range from 35000 to 75000 INR per month