PYP Homeroom Teacher(HRT) BIS 25-26

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 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 schools 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 schools 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 students capabilities their prior knowledge and planning teaching and differentiation as appropriate.
  

Requirements

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