About this role
Qualifications Teacher applicants must have at least 2-3 years of previous teaching experience in a pertinent subject area/discipline, preferably at an international school. Teaching certification is required for all positions. Applicants must furnish evidence of: Teaching licence including specialism Documented record of excellence in teaching BA / BSC or equivalent university degree IB Diploma/AP experience for specified Upper School positions Understanding of Primary School philosophy and best practice for Primary School positions Experience/familiarity with an inquiry-based pedagogy for Lower School positions Integration of technology into curriculum Learner-centered focus Commitment to ongoing professional growth Ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs Teamwork, collaboration, and active participation in school life PYP COORDINATOR effective August 2019 Essential Duties To coordinate all IB activities of his/her section of the school To maintain IB publications and school records in regard to the IB programmes To ensure that the school meets all IBO regulations and deadlines To keep complete records of IB publications on file To notify the Business Office of any payment due To keep copies of all correspondence with IB offices To contribute to marketing the IB programme, within and outside the school To maintain communication with the Superintendent, Principals, administration, staff and parents regarding information about the programme. This will include holding regular minuted meetings To attend all relevant meetings To ensure regular monitoring of students' progress in their IB subjects, and keep accurate records of student progress To keep parents informed about their children's progress To work with and support the timetabler to make sure that he/she understands the requirements of the programme To maintain accurate records of all aspects of the IB programme To accommodate transfer students by liaising with their previous school and/or providing information to the receiving school To provide comprehensive information on the IB to parents To hold a parents' meeting at least once per year To advise and assist in formulating school policy To communicate with the IBO regional office regarding programme evaluation visits To oversee curriculum review and facilitate curriculum development To develop an understanding of the other IB programmes in order to aid articulation of the curriculum To support teachers in the development of assessment tools in line with the school's policy on assessment To identify, facilitate and encourage professional development opportunities in relation to the programme To attend workshops and conferences as appropriate To be involved in the orientation of new members of staff To advise the Principal on programme-related expenses and keep track of these To submit materials required for the Headmaster's annual report To prepare effectively for any evaluation visits. IB PYP COORDINATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION In addition to the responsibilities listed in the general IB Coordinators' job description, the responsibilities of the PYP Coordinator are: To be responsible for informing and consulting with grade level teams, teachers and the administration, about appropriate aspects of the programme To communicate with the IBO regional office for PYP regarding the moderation of assessment and to coordinate the submission of appropriate samples for moderation To ensure that the planning and teaching of the Areas of Interaction of the PYP show a coherent development among grades. To oversee the Personal Project in order to ensure that the projects are effectively planned and well-executed To support the teaching of externally taught and self-taught subjects within the programme requirements. Level. American International school of Gothenburg will commence the admissions in January 2019, the school will open in August 2019 for grades Pre-KG through Grade 10, and will add Grades 11 and 12 in the subsequent years. The school’s ultimate capacity will be 1500 students. American international school will offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum of education, comprising the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (IB DP) and Career-related Programme (IB CP). American International School’s curriculum will also integrate technology, featuring hands-on project-based learning, innovative teaching methods, technology initiatives and worldwide partnerships with leading experts and organizations in technology-related research and practice. American International school team will be professional educators who are dedicated to helping each student attain his or her maximum potential, both academically and socially.