Job Description

Primary school teachers are supervised by the head of the primary school. They are ultimately responsible to the principal As well as the requirements outlined in his/her individual appointment terms and conditions of service, each primary school teacher has the following specific responsibilities. In addition, he/she is expected to undertake any other reasonable task assigned by the head of the primary school or the principal.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a personal and professional commitment to the school's core values, as expressed in its statement of philosophy maintaining professional ethical standards in all areas, particularly confidentiality

• Assisting the head of the primary school and the PYP coordinator in effectively communicating to parents

• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting system

• Supporting the school's implementation of appropriate practice in the primary years of education

• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings

• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships

• Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils achievements and well-being using school

• Maintain ongoing data which gives evidence for report grading.

• Insure that daily practice represents the high standards of research supported instruction

• viewing students as thinkers with their own emerging theories

• Building on what students bring to the learning experience in the way of prior understanding, knowledge and skills

• using a variety of resources representing multiple perspectives

• Empowering students to feel responsible and to take action

• Devoting extra time to students who may be struggling academically or who may need further challenging

• Ensuring that children with learning differences are provided with appropriate programmes

• Delivering the curriculum as relevant to the age and subjects that you teach

• To enhance the professional standing of the teaching body.

• Being aware of students capabilities, their prior knowledge and planning teaching and differentiation as appropriate.

RequirementsRequired qualifications/skillsThe position of PYP teacher requires that the successful candidate has:

• Teaching qualification

• Relevant degree

• Experience with the IB Primary Years Programme

• proficiency in spoken English

Desired qualifications/skills

• Prior experience teaching the PYP, with a focus on early years education.

• Has experience teaching students phonics and learning to read

• Has received PYP-focused professional development

• A high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best.

• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

Nalanda Academy of Science and Technical Education