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Teacher of Early Childhood

International School of London-Qatar

Doha, Qatar

Start August 2022

Job
School

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications and experience. The school prefers people with:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/ Primary Education
Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
Experience of the IB Primary Years Programme/Early Years

Job Description:

Scope: Early Years (age 3 to 4) Reporting to: PYP Coordinators, Head of Primary, Early Years Coordinator

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. A teacher of Early Years should be an inspirational, passionate and adaptable educator with the ability to deliver an inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary programme. He/She should be an outstanding teacher, motivator, learner and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well-organised learning environment. He/She should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Knowledge and Skills. He/She should:

be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding
possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international 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 2.4 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
be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning
be able to participate fully in an expanding primary school and in particular help to develop the team spirit.
have a high level of awareness of current developments and research findings in the field of primary/early years school teaching and learning
have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

Responsibilities.

To implement PYP policy and strategic plans
To liaise with the Head of Primary, PYP Coordinators and Early Years Coordinator to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the PYP curriculum
To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems
To promote the health and safety of assigned classes
To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
To encourage the team spirit in the primary school and develop links with colleagues across the school
To contribute to community service and global citizenship goals
To contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme of the school
To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the primary school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.
To enhance the professional standing of the teaching body

Specific Targets

The successful candidate will assume this post at a crucial stage in the development of ISL Qatar. The following list gives an indication of some of the specific current matters to be addressed.
To participate in the current development of the PYP, addressing matters arising from our PYP authorisation report
To use technology to support PYP learning, especially through use of a Virtual Learning Environment
To participate in the on-going accreditation process with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
To participate in development of Assessment for Learning (AFL) and Understanding by Design (UBD)
To participate in the development of the new pastoral programming (AFL) and Understanding by Design (UBD)

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About the School:

The International School of London Qatar is dedicated to our Mission in which “...we believe in our students' ability to build a bright future, and that our purpose for being here should guide everything that we do.” Our students are making a difference in the world today, and our alumni go on to make a positive impact on the lives of others.â Underpinning everything we do, our Core Values - Diversity, Understanding, Passion, and Identity - provide the foundation for our students to flourish and become the best version of themselves.

Our students' passion for learning is nurtured by a dedicated, progressive professional community coming from nearly 50 countries. We are enthusiastic about learning, and we implement innovative approaches to teaching while meeting the needs of all students by personalizing education.

ISL Qatar, internationally accredited by NEASC, has also established itself as a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the region, and we are proud to observe the highest academic standards through the offering of the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. This supporting structure, combined with a curriculum of global outlook ensures our students realize their academic aspirations, fulfill their potential, and become active global citizens prepared for life at leading universities around the world.

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