IB PYP Coordinator (expired)

Global Indian International School (GIIS Japan) - グローバル・インディアン・インターナショナル・スクール

Company

Global Indian International School (GIIS Japan) - グローバル・インディアン・インターナショナル・スクール

Job ID

145811

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Post date

Jul 19, 2022

Industry

Education / Teaching

Function

Licensed, Certified Teacher, Professor

Work Type

Full Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)

Salary

¥400,000 ~ ¥450,000 / Month

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree from a reputed university.

● Teaching certification

● A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working as a PYP Coordinator.

● Certified in the following workshops (at least Cat1):

a) An introduction to the PYP curriculum model

b) An introduction to the PYP curriculum model in the early years

c) Making the PYP happen in the classroom

● Assessment in the early years: Cat 2

● Making the PYP library the hub of learning: Cat 3

● The role of the coordinator: Cat 3

● English: Native/Fluent level

● Japanese: Communication level

Description of Position:

■ The IB-PYP Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the PYP within the school.

■ The candidate must have expert knowledge of the PYP curriculum framework.

■ The coordinator will be expected to work with the entire PYP subject teaching team, and the parent community, while demonstrating outstanding communication skills – both spoken and written form.

■ The role also requires supporting and monitoring teachers to ensure that an inquiry approach to learning is delivered across the primary years at school.

■ The coordinator must attend and contribute to regular staff meetings.

■ The applicant should have a pleasing personality and must love working with children.

■ The candidate needs to ensure all relevant IB communication is shared with all staff members.

■ The candidate is expected to conduct parent information sessions about the program and inform the IB board about progress made in terms of implementation and development of the program.

■ The candidate needs to ensure that all teachers are trained to implement the PYP.

■ He/she must ensure that every new teacher and administrator is informed about changes to documentation and news from the IB.

■ The role also involves knowledge of child protection and health and safety.

■ The applicant must have a good understanding of cultural differences