Homeroom teacher to teach in the lower years (K-1) in the PYP

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The International School of the Stockholm Region is a publically 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 Program (PYP) is offered to students from 5-11 years of age, the Middle Years Program (MYP) is offered to students from 11-16 and the Diploma Program (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 homeroom teacher to teach in the lower years (K-1) in the Primary Years Programme. The PYP is an inquiry-based and transdisciplinary program with a student-centered focus. The position requires certification for teaching language and literature, math, science, social studies and art in a homeroom setting. There is an ongoing expectation to collaborate closely with students, teachers, assistants and parents to facilitate learning. It is essential that the teacher differentiates instruction according to student needs. Digital tools are an integral part of the teaching and learning. The homeroom teacher is part of the PYP team with a high emphasis on collaborative planning and learning. The homeroom teacher position requires organizational skills, flexibility and open-mindedness. All documentation and communication at ISSR is carried out in English.

 

 

Responsibilities:  

- Plan and document high quality inquiry learning experiences for students
- Differentiate instruction
- Provide a structured and engaging learning environment
- Participate in and contribute to the planning with the team and PYP coordinator
- Participate in school activities (assemblies, evening events, conferences, parent nights etc.)
- Maintain ongoing parent/school communication regarding students development
- Supervise children during breaks
- Eat pedagogical lunch
- On-going professional development

Requirements:

- Certified primary school homeroom teacher (5-8 year olds) with course work in English literacy and language development
- Proficiency in written and spoken English (academic level)

Other qualifications may also include:

- IB PYP experience
- Experience working in an international school
- high competence with IT (Windows platform, Smartboard and other tools for learning).

 

We place emphasis on flexibility in approach with colleagues and students and a desire to work collaboratively and consistently with a commitment to the whole school ethos.

 

-heltid

- vikariat kortare än 6 månader

-Start date: January 8, 2019

- Contact person: Jenny Arvidsson

 

 

 



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