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PYP Primary Homeroom Teacher

school
Abroad International School Nagoya
location
Nagoya, Japan
Start date
Start August 2021
1 year
1
  • Elementary
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • 3 years of teaching experience
  • Primary education
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • Teacher certification from a recognized institution
  • High level of fluency in English – including in writing
  • At least 3 years’ experience in the classroom at the school level (primary or secondary) relevant to the position applied for preferably in an IB, multicultural or international context
  • Experience in inquiry-based curriculum
  • Willingness to work for at least 3 years at EIS

 

Professional Skills

  • Demonstrate the attributes of the IB learner profile
  • Tech-savvy and willing to try out new technologies to enhance student’s learning
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Growth mindset and a life-long learner
  • Flexible, creative, and open to new ideas and change.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dedicated to student learning
  • Team player with strong collaboration skills
  • Willing to work creatively with available materials/ resources
  • Able to create and teach transdisciplinary (primary level) or interdisciplinary (secondary level) lessons
  • Understand the developmental characteristics, differences in learning styles and intelligence and adapt lesson planning and teaching appropriately

Job Summary

Take responsibility for English, mathematics, social studies, visual arts, personal and social education, and science, to support the PYP model of transdisciplinary teaching and learning at a primary level (grades 1-5).

 

Responsibilities

  • Preparation, marking, report writing, and all other administration related to the teaching of the subject(s).
  • Participate in departmental meetings, planning, in-service training activities, and invigilation duties as required by the administrators.
  • Work closely with the IB Coordinator and other colleagues to develop curriculum as needed
  • Be available to conference with students out of class.
  • Promptly pass information to advisors and Coordinators when student’s attendance, academic performance, or behavior is praiseworthy or giving cause for concern.
  • To be available for work on campus in good time to complete all necessary preparations and meetings before the start of the term.
  • To respect the confidential nature of discussions at staff meetings and other contexts in which sensitive information is likely to be communicated – particularly in terms of interaction with students.
  • Support school life by chaperoning activities, clubs, field trips, camp, and being an advisor to a group of students.
  • Fulfill other duties as required by the administrators.

 

Curriculum

  • Create a curriculum with lessons, units, themes, and work that provides student growth and development.
  • Work with the rest of the school team to create transdisciplinary (primary level) or interdisciplinary (secondary level) units and occupations that connect to a variety of subjects.
  • Deliver meaningful lessons and guide experiences that develop student skills and engagement
  • Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student work
  • Organize day trips connected to the curriculum that get students out into the community
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

A very warm welcome from Abroad International School. We provide an English-based comprehensive education that follows the IB (International Baccalaureate) and the UK National curriculum. We maintain a low student to teacher ratio allowing for a strong student-teacher relationship and a variety of extra-curricular activities. At the Primary School, we aim to make children confident and independent learners. We provide many opportunities for students to demonstrate what they have learned. Learning at AIS is generally inquiry-based, where students are encouraged to identify pertinent questions and construct well-informed answers. Early Learning Centre (ELC) is for children of ages one through five. We recognize all children are entitled to the best start in life and support to achieve their potential. A child’s experience has a vital impact on his/her future life chances, so we do our best to provide them with a safe, happy and secure learning environment.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to develop confident lifelong learners who are;

multilingual,

inquiring,

open-minded and

respectful of all cultures.

Through balanced reflection, and risk-taking, our learners will be able to communicate, develop knowledge and pass on positive principles for the benefit of both themselves and others.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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