MYP Swedish and Modern Language Teacher International School of Karlskrona

MYP (högstadie) Swedish and Modern Language Teacher International School of Karlskrona 
Overview
Position Title: MYP Swedish and Modern Langauges
Programme: MYP (Middle Years Programme, approximately age equivalent to högstadium) 
Permanent
Start Date: August 8, 2022, or as per agreement
Employment rate: 100%
International School of Karlskrona’s Mission Statement
International School of Karlskrona will provide a learning-focused environment that stimulates creativity and innovation in a culture of collaboration and respect so that each student develops the skills and knowledge to become internationally-minded and a lifelong learner.

Description of Position:
International School of Karlskrona (formerly Karlskrona Internationella Grundskola) is an IB Candidate school located in Karlskrona, Sweden. The school caters to international families and offers both the PYP (Primary Years Program) and MYP (Middle Years Program) as well as Fritids (after and before school care). The language of instruction is English and all classes, except Swedish, are taught in English. We pride ourselves to have a diverse set of students and teachers. Academic Year 2022-2023 will be our fourth year of operation. Classes are steadily growing.

We are now seeking professional and passionate teachers who wish to be a part of the continued development and growth. The successful candidate(s) must have a desire to work within an IB environment and have a thorough understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy and how to teach for conceptual understanding. Experience in inclusion and differentiated instruction in a multi-cultural setting is desirable. Collaboration is key in our environment, thus, the ideal candidate must want and like to work in a team. 
We are looking for a licensed educator to teach:
•    MYP Swedish Language and Literature for native or fluent Swedish speakers
•    MYP Modern Languages; German, French or Spanish
•    Library classes for PYP and MYP students ranging from 6 to 16 years old

Additional duties include:
•    Weekly collaborative meetings
•    Creating/Utilizing varied forms of formative and summative assessments to inform teaching and learning practices 
•    Develop and maintain a positive learning environment
•    Being professional in your conduct towards students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders
•    Warrant a holistic commitment to ensure each learner reaches his or her maximum potential by developing skills, understandings, and academic abilities
•    A commitment to professional development and school development 
•    Teaches with a trans- or interdisciplinary approach, authentically connecting teaching and learning engagements across subject disciplines and to “real life” 
•    Demonstrates a constructivist approach to pedagogy, including inquiry-based teaching and learning as well as teaching for conceptual understanding
•    Participate in mandatory IB training
The desired candidate is/has:
•    IB PYP or MYP experience is ideal however, a desire to work in an IB environment is a must
•    Must have a teaching degree and/or teaching license
•    Open-minded team player embracing change and development in a new and growing IB school 
•    Internationally-minded lifelong learner
•    Excellent and fluent, verbal and written, English, Swedish, and one other modern language communication skills
•    In the interest of visa processing time, either is an EU citizen or already fulfills legal requirements to work and live in Sweden 
•    Role-models all IB, Learner Profile traits, such as e.g. being Caring, Open-minded, Inquirer, Reflective, Principled, and a Communicator.

Contact us
If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to contact us:
Head of School: Martin Andersson, 0455-30 32 92  
IB, PYP and MYP Coordinator: Ella Mona Persson 0455 – 32 10 86 
Union representative from Lärarförbundet: Carina Svensson, 0455-30 48 69,
Union representative from Lärarnas Riksförbund: Mikael Persson, 0704-85 25 16
To Apply:
Apply by using the link “Sök tjänsten” below. We accept applications in English. We will conduct the interview in English and/or Swedish. A demonstration class may be requested for teachers that pass the first round of interviews. The latest application date is June 30th, 2022. The recruiting process is ongoing. We thank you for your interest and kindly ask you to understand that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.