EAL teacher

Stockholm växer som aldrig förr. Våra ambitioner är höga. Nu söker vi dig som vill vara med och forma morgondagens Stockholm.



Stockholm växer som aldrig förr.

Våra ambitioner är höga. Nu söker vi dig som vill vara med och forma morgondagens Stockholm. I Stockholms stad finns drygt 140 grundskolor och knappt 30 gymnasieskolor med olika inriktningar. Hos oss hittar du nya utmaningar utan att behöva byta arbetsgivare. Med Stockholms stad som arbetsgivare gör skickliga lärare skillnad på riktigt. Läs mer på www.pedagogstockholm.se

I våra skolor ska varje elev få möjlighet att nå toppen av sin potential. För att nå dit behöver vi de absolut bästa lärarna. Därför ska alla våra lärare:

Ta ansvar för och ha insikt om elevernas resultat, vilket innebär att vara lyhörd för varje elevs förutsättningar och behov.

Ha höga förväntningar på eleverna och deras förmåga att utvecklas.

Fånga och stimulera elevernas nyfikenhet, intresse och lärande.

Ta ansvar för relevant kompetensutveckling för att utvecklas och växa i professionen.

The International School of the Stockholm Region is a publicly funded international school which exists primarily to serve the educational needs of the transient and/or international community of Stockholm. The school runs the International Baccalaureate’s curricula. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered to students from 5-11 years of age, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered to students from 11-16 and the Diploma Programme (DP) is available for students from 16-19 year of age.  The school’s language of instruction is English for all subjects. At ISSR, students can receive an internationally-recognized education in English from 5 to 19 years of age in one location in the center of Stockholm. The teachers at ISSR are qualified and experienced educators. Teachers and staff take part in the wide range of professional development resources and activities offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB). 

Job description:

ISSR is looking for an experienced English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher to teach in the Primary Years Programme (PYP). EAL teaching and learning in ISSR takes place as a support function within the context of the mainstream curriculum. 

The position includes EAL instruction and support for students in the PYP. Instruction will be a combination of pull-out (small class intensive instruction) and push-in (joining the classroom to provide assistance) instruction. 

A strong pedagogical knowledge about and understanding of literacy development is required for the position. 

The EAL teacher is part of the PYP team with high emphasis on collaborative planning and learning. There is an ongoing expectation to work closely with the homeroom teachers and learning assistants to facilitate learning. The EAL teacher position requires organizational skills, flexibility and open-mindedness. 

All documentation and communication at ISSR is carried out in English. 

Main responsibilities:

- Teach EAL students according to student needs
- Provide support to all EAL students in mainstream classrooms through push-in and pull-out sessions
- Monitor and document the progress of all EAL students
- Support teachers in providing the best possible learning environment and experiences for EAL students
- Develop EAL curriculum in in the PYP, aligned with IB standards
- Map the EAL needs within the PYP
- Collaborate with parents on how to support EAL learning
- Plan and collaborate with colleagues across the school
- Participate in school activities (assemblies, evening events, conferences, etc.)
- On-going professional development 

Requirements for the position:

- Certified elementary school teacher with degree in English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Proficiency in written and spoken English (academic level)

Other qualifications may also include:

- Experience in teaching EAL at a primary level
- IB Primary Years Programme experience
- International school working experience
- High competence with IT learning tools

We place emphasis on interpersonal skills and flexibility, as well as a desire to work collaboratively and consistently with a commitment to the whole school ethos.

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-Start date:  enligt överenskommelse i augusti 2021

- Contact person - Justina Soewarso Sundström





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