Position: PYP Homeroom Teacher (Primary Years Programme)

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework.
- Serve as the primary teacher responsible for the overall academic, social, emotional, and personal development of students in the assigned class.
- Facilitate inquiry-based, concept-driven, and transdisciplinary learning.
- Develop students' literacy, numeracy, research, communication, self-management, social, and thinking skills.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes student agency and international-mindedness.
- Assess, monitor, and document student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies.
- Maintain student portfolios, progress records, report cards, and learning documentation.
- Collaborate with specialist teachers, coordinators, and support staff to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, wellbeing, and development.
- Organize and participate in school events, assemblies, exhibitions, field trips, and co-curricular activities.
- Integrate technology effectively to support teaching and learning.
- Participate actively in curriculum planning, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.

Qualifications





- Graduate OR Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant subject area.
- B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification.
- PYP training/certification preferred.
- Minimum 2–5 years of teaching experience in primary grades, preferably in an IB, Cambridge, or international school.
- Excellent English communication and ICT skills.

Desired Competencies

- Strong understanding of inquiry-based and student-centered learning.
- Knowledge of the PYP Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning (ATL), and transdisciplinary themes.
- Effective classroom management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Strong collaboration, planning, and organizational abilities.
- Commitment to fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning setting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Student academic progress and holistic development.
- Effective implementation of the PYP curriculum and inquiry process.
- Quality of classroom environment and student engagement.
- Timely completion of assessments, reports, and documentation.
- Parent satisfaction and communication effectiveness.
- Contribution to school activities, exhibitions, and professional learning communities.

Other Details:

- Location - Worli, South Mumbai
- Full Time Role

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