PYP Teacher, The International School Bangalore, India

This school is based in Bangalore, India and is looking for a PYP Teacher

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement the IB PYP for all of our students while also recognizing their specific cultural and individual language needs within a community that values working towards a sustainable future.

Teaching and Learning:

• Engage students as inquirers in their learning progression
• Develop students’ cognitive, creative, critical thinking and reflection skills
• Foster students’ self-esteem, motivation and social responsibility
• Empower students to become independent learners
• Maintain an atmosphere and relationship with students conducive to learning while fostering confidence and resilience
• Design, prepare and deliver high quality learning and teaching to suit the individual needs of all students in line with TISB’s Vision, Mission and Values and the IB PYP
• Make use of the natural environment and setting at TISB for authentic learning experiences
• Develop a learning environment to reflect best practice in contemporary pedagogy
• Scaffold language development for all students
• Work collaboratively and maintain positive, supportive relationships and open communication with students, parents and colleagues as we work together striving for excellence
• Plan collaboratively to prepare Unit Plans and lessons which aligns with PYP

Standards and Practices

• Work with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression in the curriculum
• Integrate various strategies into teaching and learning to enhance individual and collaborative learning where appropriate

Assessment and Reporting:

• Use appropriate formative and summative assessments to plan for the differing needs of learners in the class
• Assess and monitor student progress providing constructive feedback to ensure all students improve and succeed
• Communicate effectively with families regarding the curriculum and student development through portfolios, reports and conferences as required

Professional Learning:

• Actively participate in the TISB teacher induction appraisal process
• Engage purpose fully in professional development and collaborative planning to improve performance and enhance student learning
• Develop knowledge and skills related to the IB PYP Programme, contemporary pedagogy and IT

Student life beyond the classroom:

• Actively supervise students as per the School duty roster
• Participate and support a co-curricular programme activity for each term under the broad areas of creativity, action and service aimed at supporting students engagement, leadership and skill development
• Actively take part in House and sporting activities, trips, residential camps and support school events
• Support community activities throughout the year

General:

• Contribute to the ongoing development of an environment of safety and in which every child can flourish
• Conduct oneself professionally, operating at all times in line with TISB’s Vision,

Mission, Values and policies

• Demonstrate a willingness to communicate openly, calmly and professionally as part of the Prep School team
• Be an active, positive participant in collaborative training, planning and meetings
• Meet deadlines set by the Principal, Deputy Principal and PYP Coordinator