Primary School Homeroom Teacher (PYP)

Swiss International School

As the Primary School Homeroom Teacher (PYP) you will be required to:

• Committing to student learning and safeguarding.
• Showing continuous commitment to students and their learning.
• Use of varied assessments in the classroom to reflect students learning.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring each student s progress
• Demonstrate and encourage inquiry learning and concept-based instruction
• Apply differentiation strategies in class.
• Ensure that all evidence and recording of student's work are kept up-to-date, ensuring accuracy in reporting writing through peer review
• Report to parents through informal and formal meetings, anecdotal records, incident report, reflection, feedback and conferences
• Ensure the safety and welfare of the students and resources in your care

Work collaboratively with all SISQ staff; able to demonstrate your collaborative planning and reflection, level weekly planning, involvement in the Primary School/Whole School meetings, School events etc.

• Ensure thorough planning, informed delivery, assessment of the IB programs of Study, Scope and Sequence, Areas of Inquiry and target setting are in accordance with the IBO requirements so as to facilitate progression in learning.
• Weekly planning is available and long-term schemes of work are planned for the year.
• Implement SISQ policies at all times.
• Show a positive attitude in dealing with the students, parents and colleagues.
• Promptly respond to any parent queries / concerns, escalating where required

Share your expertise or learning in your subject area and best classroom practices with your peers

• Take part in personal development inside and outside of SISQ to develop and enhance your teaching practices and knowledge

Provide a stimulating and challenging classroom environment.

• Develop additional resources to supplement classroom materials to improve instruction and for differentiation

Be responsible for the supervision of the students (drop off, after-school childcare,ECA s and all break times)

• Celebrate students' achievements
• Promote the IB Attitudes and Learner Profile attributes
• Respond to students physical, mental and emotional needs in school
• Communicate to parents through e-mail,Toddle and weekly newsletters where applicable

Actively participate in all school meetings, school events and PD days

• Promote and encourage parent involvement in the school through events and parent conferences
• Contribute and encourage a positive atmosphere in school.