Role Summary
The role of the PYP Coordinator is to facilitate continuous implementation of IB philosophies as well as to plan for professional development for all teachers, keep abreast of IB documentation, and ensure inquiry-based teaching and learning. The PYP coordinator is responsible for partnering with the school administration and IB as a data coach, instructional specialist, learning facilitator, school leader, and catalyst for change. The coordinator will play a role in enhancing student learning by supporting institutional effectiveness through the facilitation of teacher collaboration, individual coaching, professional development, planning, facilitation, and assessment of programs. It is expected that the PYP coordinator will assist, model, team-teach, and evaluate child-centered inquiry-based learning within the classrooms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that the programme is taught, planned, and assessed collaboratively at all instructional levels.
Facilitates and implements all pedagogical aspects of the curriculum.
Maintains contact with school administrators and communicates directly with all members of the teaching staff on all teaching and learning plans and professional development activities.
Establishes and maintains a record of completed planners.
Ensures that essential agreements for all areas are formulated in collaboration with the staff.
Participates in the formation of the school’s strategic development.
Conducts model lessons and provides coaching/mentoring to faculty.
The requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Education/B.Sc. with Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
5 years’ experience in a similar role in a reputable school
PYP-focused professional development
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate if in Kenya
Certificate of good conduct
Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment
Be conversant with the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool
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