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

130528

Location

江戸川区, Tokyo, Japan

Post date

Dec 11, 2018

Industry

Education / Teaching

Function

Child Education, Pre-school Teacher

Work Type

Contract / Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)

Salary

¥300,000 ~ ¥400,000 / Month

Requirement of Experienced IB-PYP Coordinator
Global Indian International School, Tokyo

Global Indian International School
Location: 9-3-6, Tokyo, Higashikasai, Edogawa, Tokyo 134-0084
Phone: 03-5676-5081

Minimum Qualifications:
 Master’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.

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