Position: PYP Facilitator (Primary Years Programme)
Location: Gateway Capstone School, Akkarai, Chennai
Department: Academics — Primary Years Programme (IB)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Gateway Capstone School

Gateway Capstone School is part of the Gateway Group of International Schools, committed to "Inspiring Excellence" through holistic, values-driven education. As an IB continuum school, we nurture inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young learners who are active participants in their own learning journey, in line with the IB learner profile.

Role Summary

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated PYP Facilitator to design and deliver inquiry-based learning experiences for primary-year students, in keeping with the philosophy and framework of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The ideal candidate is a reflective practitioner who champions student agency, conceptual understanding, and transdisciplinary learning, and who can create a nurturing, stimulating classroom setting aligned with the IB learner profile and attitudes. Candidates with an IB PYP certification are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, deliver, and assess units of inquiry through the transdisciplinary themes of the PYP framework.
- Facilitate student-led inquiry, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning.
- Develop and implement engaging, differentiated lesson plans that address diverse learning needs and styles.
- Integrate the IB learner profile attributes and approaches to learning (ATLs) into daily classroom practice.
- Collaborate with fellow facilitators, the PYP Coordinator, and specialist teachers to plan and refine units of inquiry.
- Use formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor and report on student progress, providing timely, constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate student records,



portfolios, and documentation as per IB and school requirements.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom culture that reflects the IB mission and values.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with parents regarding student progress and well-being.
- Participate actively in professional development, PYP workshops, and school-wide curriculum planning and reflection sessions.
- Support and contribute to school events, exhibitions (including the PYP Exhibition), and co-curricular activities.
- Stay current with IB PYP updates, pedagogical best practices, and curriculum enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Education or a relevant subject area; B.Ed. preferred.
- Prior experience teaching in a PYP or IB continuum school strongly preferred.
- Candidates holding an IB PYP certification are strongly preferred. Those without certification but with relevant experience will be considered, with a willingness to undergo IB-recognized training.
- Minimum 2–3 years of teaching experience at the primary level, preferably in an inquiry-based or international curriculum setting.
- Sound understanding of the PYP framework, transdisciplinary themes, and the IB learner profile.

Skills & Attributes

- Strong facilitation and classroom management skills, with the ability to guide rather than direct learning.
- Excellent communication skills — with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Collaborative mindset and openness to team planning and peer feedback.
- Adaptability and comfort with reflective, evolving curriculum practices.
- Genuine passion for early childhood/primary education and child-centered pedagogy.
- Proficiency in using technology to support teaching, learning, and assessment.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 PYP facilitator (India)
🏢 Gateway Group of International Schools
📍 India