Primary Homeroom Teacher

Bishkek International School is a non-profit community school providing excellent international education in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. The school opened in September 2011 and now has over 360 students from age 2 to 18. Fifty-five percent of our students are American, Asian and European citizens, children of employees of embassies, international organizations and international business or NGOs. Forty- five percent of students are Kyrgyz citizens. The school welcomes all students regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity, language, or religious belief and everyone is encouraged to take part in all school activities. BIS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on International Education. As an IB World School, we offer the IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). We are also a Cambridge International School, with Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation for the IGCSE program.

Responsibilities:
 

Teaching:

• Develop, deliver, and assess an education program based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students in the assigned grade and class group.
• Align classroom learning and teaching to PYP approach.
• Create an engaging classroom environment that motivates students to learn and ensures all student expectations are high.
• Provide a positive learning environment for each student and inspire students to expand their understanding and enjoyment of the subjects taught.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student to be socially and academically successful, having regard to the abilities and aptitudes of individuals.
• Enhance lessons through incorporating technology into the teaching program and be creative in working with limited resources.
• Use a wide range of assessment methods to ensure student knowledge and understanding are appropriately recorded.
• Be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching and organization, and high standards of achievement and behavior in lessons.
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure a consistent approach to learning and achievement of standards for each group.
• Work with the PYP Coordinator to produce relevant planning documents and attend relevant Programme meetings.
• Plan, keep and report appropriate records to school management and parents.
   

Other Responsibilities:

• Organise and lead extra-curricular activities and student engagement to promote positive interactions among students of all ages and develop their academic, creative and sporting potential.
• Take an active role in school events and provide coaching or other support to school teams for sports, MUN, debates, etc.
   

General:

• Maintain knowledge of current educational theory and practice and undertake professional training in liaison with the PYP Coordinator.
• Act in accordance with the budgets, policies, procedures, directions and decisions of the school management
• Act as an ambassador for the school and act in a manner that upholds the values and ethos of the school at all times
• Maintain high-quality standards in all areas of the school
• Any other activities as agreed with management to contribute to the overall development of the school.

Reporting:
Report to the PYP Coordinator.
 

Timing & Duration:
The position is available starting on 15 August 2022. This is a full-time long-term position with an initial contract of one, two, or three years (subject to 3 months of probation) which will be renewable by mutual consent.