IB PYP Drama Teacher
Job Description of PYP Teacher (International Specialist)
PYP Teachers are supervised by the head of the primary school. They are ultimately responsible to the principal. As well as the requirements outlined in his/her individual appointment terms and conditions of service, each PYP Teacher has the following specific responsibilities. In addition, he/she is expected to undertake any other reasonable task assigned by the head of the primary school or the principal.
Minimum Teaching Load:
The minimum teaching load of a teacher is the number of full 40-minute lessons conducted by a teacher over a period of one calendar month.
The teaching load for each teacher varies according to his or her job title.
- 96 periods per month for Primary Single-Subject Specialist Teacher including, but not limited to ESL/PE/Arts/Music/Dance/Drama
The school will prioritize the allocation of each teacher’s core subjects first before assigning him or her with non-core or other subjects such as SDL, Clubs, School Team, Substitute Teaching or Remedial Lessons to fulfill the required teaching load.
Organizational
Each PYP Teacher is accountable for:
- maintaining a personal and professional commitment to the school's core values, as expressed in its statement of philosophy
- maintaining professional ethical standards in all areas, particularly confidentiality
- assisting the principal of the primary school and the PYP coordinator in effectively communicating to parents the information relating to curricular matters in the primary school
- ensuring consistent implementation of school policies and procedures relating to the curriculum
- meeting at various times outside regular school hours in order to develop and improve the school's curriculum
- supporting the school's implementation of appropriate practice in the primary years of education
- compiling accurate reports for all students at specified times in the academic year
- Supervising learners, before, during or after school lessons as appropriate and as requested
- Participate in and carry out any administrative and organizational tasks that are deemed appropriate
- Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships
- Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate
- Communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
- Espouse the traits of the IB learner profile
- Maintain ongoing data which gives evidence for report grading.
- Ensure that daily practice represents the high standards of research supported instruction
Planning
Each PYP Teacher is accountable for:
- planning collaboratively for student learning
- planning which is based on agreed student learning outcomes, in the context of the school-wide programme
- involving students in planning for their own learning and assessment
- planning work which builds on students' prior knowledge and experience
- planning significant units of inquiry, to be explored in-depth
- addressing assessment issues through the planning process
- planning work which emphasizes connections between and among curriculum areas
- planning work which accommodates a range of ability levels
Teaching
Each PYP Teacher is accountable for:
- using a range and balance of teaching strategies
- creating a stimulating classroom environment
- grouping strategies using a variety of different learning situations
- viewing students as thinkers with their own emerging theories
- building on what students bring to the learning experience in the way of prior understanding, knowledge and skills
- using a variety of resources representing multiple perspectives
- empowering students to feel responsible and to take action
- involving students actively in their own learning
- pursuing open-ended inquiry and real life investigations
- maintaining constant awareness of the needs of the children to whom English is a second language
- addressing the individual needs of students with different levels and types of abilities
- devoting extra time to students who may be struggling academically or who may need further challenging
- ensuring that children with learning differences are provided with appropriate programmes
- delivering the curriculum as relevant to the age and subject/s that you teach
- the attainment, progress and outcomes of students taught
- being aware of students’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and planning teaching and differentiation as appropriate
- demonstrating an understanding of and taking responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy
- ensuring the documentation of curricula units and lesson plans on ManageBac and within the timelines set forth by the administration
- use the learner profile to guide the appropriate student development of internal control and self-confidence.
Assessing
Each PYP Teacher is accountable for:
- viewing planning, teaching and assessing as interconnected processes
- using an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for students and monitoring students’ progress and levels of attainment
- making accurate and productive use of assessment to secure students’ progress
- giving pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study
- using relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
- setting homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired as appropriate
- maintaining students' individual records of achievement
- involving students, parents and colleagues in the assessment process
- involving students in shared reflection during and at the end of each unit of inquiry
- evaluating the programme collaboratively, using approved, flexible systems
- enabling students to see assessment as a means of describing their learning
- assessing the levels of students' current experience and understanding before embarking on new learning
Professional Appraisal and Development
Each PYP Teacher is accountable for:
- active participation in constructive professional appraisal based directly on the points in this job description, thus continually working to improve learning for students
- reading good professional literature on a regular basis
- utilizing any professional development allowances granted, in order to grow and develop professionally
- actively seeking professional development in any of the above points which are considered by either the teacher or the administration as being factors in need of strengthening
Behaviour and Safety
- Establishing a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
- Managing classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
- Maintaining good relationships with students and exercising appropriate authority
- Being a positive role model and demonstrating consistently the IB learner profile traits and attitudes
- Having high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
- Carrying out west gate, playground and other duties as directed
- Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures
Team Work and Collaboration
- Participating in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies
- Working as a team member and identifying opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
- Contributing to the selection and professional development of other teachers and support staff including the induction and assessment of new teachers
- Ensuring that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfill
- Taking part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school
- Covering for absent colleagues.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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| Location | Beijing, China |
| Start Date | August 2020 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | All Levels |
| Monthly Salary | USD 2800 - 3925 |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Other Certification |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
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Required Qualifications/skills The position of PYP teacher requires that the successful candidate:
Desired qualifications/skills The position of PYP teacher caters for students entering the IB PYP programme. It is hoped that the successful candidate:
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