Overview
The IB PYP English Teacher plays a key role in delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum focusing specifically on English language instruction. This position is crucial in providing a wellrounded education by nurturing language skills literacy and intercultural understanding among students. The IB PYP English Teacher is responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment that fosters a love for language and literature.
Key responsibilities
- Implementing the IB PYP English curriculum effectively
- Designing and delivering engaging English language lessons
- Providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Assessing and documenting student progress in English language acquisition
- Collaborating with colleagues to integrate English language learning across subjects
- Utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources to enhance language acquisition
- Supporting students language development through targeted interventions
- Creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
- Encouraging students to develop a passion for reading and writing in English
- Organizing literacy and languagefocused activities and events
- Communicating effectively with parents regarding students language development
- Participating in professional development related to language instruction
- Contributing to the broader school community through extracurricular involvement
- Participating in collaborative curriculum planning and development
- Embracing and promoting the IB learner profile attributes among students
Required qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Education English or related field
- Teaching certification or license
- Experience in delivering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum
- Demonstrated proficiency in English language instruction
- Knowledge of effective assessment techniques for language learning
- Ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Strong understanding of language acquisition and literacy development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational environment
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
- Experience working in a multicultural or international setting
- Familiarity with inquirybased and studentcentered teaching approaches
- Proficiency in integrating technology into English language instruction
- Knowledge of best practices in promoting intercultural understanding
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues students and parents
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