PYP Primary Homeroom Teacher

A PYP Primary School Teachers' duties at SVP include but are not limited to:

• Be aligned with the values of SVP as espoused in the IB learner profile attributes and Champion values.
• Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international curriculum school, in particular, he/she should be able to communicate effectively in English
• Have 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
• Through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters that supports holistic approach to students welfare and is aligned with our Behaviour Management Policy.
• Be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning
• Implement IB PYP policy and strategic plans
• Liaise with the relevant coordinator/s team and the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the subject in PYP
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems
• Develop an integrated, inquiry-based programme with interdisciplinary links too the subjects
• Expediently, giving explicit feedback and maintaining records of student' progress and development
• Researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge.
• Use technology to support learning especially through use of a Virtual Learning Environment
• Developing and continuously updating a professional portfolio
• Undergo regular observations and participating in lesson studies either within the same subject group or across the subject as part of continuing professional development (CPD);
• Participate in and organizing programs, events and competitions related to their subjects;
• Participate in departmental and grade level meetings, conferences with parents and whole school training events;
• Advocate for student voice in all aspects of learning.
• Acknowledge and support the understanding that students are responsible for their own learning and behaviour.

Job Expectations :

• All applicants must hold an S1/Undergraduate qualification from English Department or related education background
• Excellent English skills.
• Minimum has three years of working experience in related field
• A passion for teaching young children
• Engaging and inspiring
• Willingness to grow and develop to become an outstanding teacher
• Growth Mindset
• Previous experience preferable
• 21st century teaching skills
• High level of technology skills