Hiring Early Years Program Facilitator and Coordinator (Job Vacancy)

Open Position

• EYP Teachers
• EYP Coordinator
• PYP Teachers

Job Description: Early Years Program Facilitator

Written Curriculum

• Creates and plans trans-disciplinary units of inquiry from which lessons are taught and supports this with written planning;
• Develops and teaches a course of study according to the school’s grade-level scope and sequence;
• Tailors lessons for 3 and 4 y.o. children within the same classroom, bearing in mind different learning styles and prior experiences:
• Incorporates the Essential Elements of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) into inquiry-based, constructivist learning experiences within the classroom;
• Collaborates with other teachers in planning on a regular basis.

Taught Curriculum

• Examines, re-examines and reflects upon teaching practices in order to provide the best possible opportunities to explore the trans-disciplinary units of inquiry across the curriculum and beyond;
• Provides a stimulating learning atmosphere within the classroom;
• Models for students the character attributes of the IB Learner Profile;
• Uses excellent written and oral English skills when communicating;
• Observes the classroom expectations handbook, involving care and within the maintenance of the classroom.

Assessed curriculum

• Monitors, assists, and assesses student results by preparing assessments according to IB assessment strategies and tools;
• Observes the Essential Agreements on assessment created by teachers and set within the Assessment, Recording and Reporting Handbook;
• Maintains student portfolios and assessment records, according to assessment guidelines and under the time constraints required;

Professional duties

• Maintains order in the classroom and provides a safe, secure and healthy educational environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with all legal regulations;
• Informs parents by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance and social acclimation, reporting on all elements of student development at parent-teacher meetings, both regularly scheduled and as needed;
• Maintains strict confidentiality in regard to students and their records;
• Provides student support services by monitoring play areas, restrooms and dining hall facilities, maintaining weekly after-school club(s) and leading students on field trips;
• Attends scheduled staff/committee meetings;

Experience

• Experience as IB PYP EY Class Teacher
• Experience of working with EY age group

Skills

• Ability to provide dynamic, motivational, learner-centered, interdisciplinary classroom activities
• Strong ICT skills
• Ability to differentiate lessons to a variety of learning styles and ability levels
• Collaborative planning attitude
• Ability to maintain an appropriate standard of discipline in the classroom
• Ability to show initiative and contribute new ideas

Knowledge

• Knowledge of a variety of pedagogical approaches, and ability to apply each one as and when required
• Induction to phonics

Other Attributes

• Strong commitment to child protection and safeguarding
• Commitment to the IB Programmes and Philosophy
• Commitment to continuing professional and personal development