PYP COORDINATOR American International School of Gothenburg

Qualifications

Teacher applicants must have at least 2-3 years of previous teaching experience in a pertinent subject area/discipline, preferably at an international school. Teaching certification is required for all positions. Applicants must furnish evidence of:

Teaching licence including specialism

Documented record of excellence in teaching

BA / BSC or equivalent university degree

IB Diploma/AP experience for specified Upper School positions

Understanding of Primary School philosophy and best practice for Primary School positions

Experience/familiarity with an inquiry-based pedagogy for Lower School positions

Integration of technology into curriculum

Learner-centered focus

Commitment to ongoing professional growth

Ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs

Teamwork, collaboration, and active participation in school life PYP COORDINATOR

effective August 2019

Essential Duties

To coordinate all IB activities of his/her section of the school

To maintain IB publications and school records in regard to the IB programmes

To ensure that the school meets all IBO regulations and deadlines

To keep complete records of IB publications on file

To notify the Business Office of any payment due

To keep copies of all correspondence with IB offices

To contribute to marketing the IB programme, within and outside the school

To maintain communication with the Superintendent, Principals, administration, staff and parents regarding information about the programme. This will include holding regular minuted meetings

To attend all relevant meetings

To ensure regular monitoring of students' progress in their IB subjects, and keep accurate records of student progress

To keep parents informed about their children's progress

To work with and support the timetabler to make sure that he/she understands the requirements of the programme

To maintain accurate records of all aspects of the IB programme

To accommodate transfer students by liaising with their previous school and/or providing information to the receiving school

To provide comprehensive information on the IB to parents

To hold a parents' meeting at least once per year

To advise and assist in formulating school policy

To communicate with the IBO regional office regarding programme evaluation visits

To oversee curriculum review and facilitate curriculum development

To develop an understanding of the other IB programmes in order to aid articulation of the curriculum

To support teachers in the development of assessment tools in line with the school's policy on assessment

To identify, facilitate and encourage professional development opportunities in relation to the programme

To attend workshops and conferences as appropriate

To be involved in the orientation of new members of staff

To advise the Principal on programme-related expenses and keep track of these

To submit materials required for the Headmaster's annual report

To prepare effectively for any evaluation visits.

IB PYP COORDINATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION

In addition to the responsibilities listed in the general IB Coordinators' job description, the responsibilities of the PYP Coordinator are:

To be responsible for informing and consulting with grade level teams, teachers and the administration, about appropriate aspects of the programme

To communicate with the IBO regional office for PYP regarding the moderation of assessment and to coordinate the submission of appropriate samples for moderation

To ensure that the planning and teaching of the Areas of Interaction of the PYP show a coherent development among grades.

To oversee the Personal Project in order to ensure that the projects are effectively planned and well-executed

To support the teaching of externally taught and self-taught subjects within the programme requirements.

Level.

American International school of Gothenburg will commence the admissions in January 2019, the school will open in August 2019 for grades Pre-KG through Grade 10, and will add Grades 11 and 12 in the subsequent years. The school’s ultimate capacity will be 1500 students.

American international school will offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum of education, comprising the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (IB DP) and Career-related Programme (IB CP).

American International School’s curriculum will also integrate technology, featuring hands-on project-based learning, innovative teaching methods, technology initiatives and worldwide partnerships with leading experts and organizations in technology-related research and practice.

American International school team will be professional educators who are dedicated to helping each student attain his or her maximum potential, both academically and socially.