Job Role: MYP English (International Baccalaureate)

Location: DLF Phase 1, Gurgaon To facilitate engaging, inquiry-driven English language and literature learning for students in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), fostering strong communication skills, critical thinking, creativity, intercultural understanding, and a lifelong love of reading and writing. The teacher will implement the IB MYP framework in alignment with the school's educational philosophy, promoting personalised learning, student agency, and holistic development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

- Plan and deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the IB MYP Language and Literature framework and the prescribed curriculum.
- Develop students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and presenting skills through a variety of literary and non-literary texts.
- Facilitate inquiry-based learning, discussions, debates, presentations, creative writing, and text analysis.
- Encourage students to interpret texts critically, explore different perspectives, and develop independent thinking.
- Integrate global contexts, conceptual understanding, and approaches to learning (ATL) into classroom practices.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Incorporate appropriate digital tools, multimedia resources, and innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning.

Curriculum Planning and Development

- Develop unit planners, lesson plans, learning engagements, and teaching resources in accordance with IB MYP requirements.
- Integrate key and related concepts, global contexts, and inquiry questions into unit planning.
- Design meaningful learning experiences that connect language and literature with real-world issues and interdisciplinary themes.
- Collaborate with the MYP team to ensure curriculum continuity, progression,



and effective interdisciplinary learning.
- Review and refine teaching practices based on student performance, feedback, and curriculum requirements.

Assessment and Reporting

- Design and implement formative and summative assessments aligned with IB MYP assessment criteria.
- Assess students' work using clear criteria and provide constructive, timely, and actionable feedback.
- Maintain accurate assessment records and monitor individual student progress.
- Use assessment data to identify learning gaps and plan appropriate interventions.
- Support students in developing self-assessment, reflection, and peer-assessment skills.
- Prepare student progress reports and communicate learning outcomes to parents and relevant stakeholders.

Personalised Learning and Student Support

- Support personalised learning by identifying individual learning needs and adapting instructional approaches accordingly.
- Set explicit learning goals and guide students in taking ownership of their learning.
- Provide academic support, enrichment opportunities, and targeted interventions where required.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Promote the development of IB Learner Profile attributes, including being communicators, thinkers, inquirers, and open-minded learners.
- Support students' social-emotional development and encourage responsible participation in classroom learning.

IB Programme Implementation

- Demonstrate an understanding of the IB MYP philosophy,



principles, and approaches to teaching and learning.
- Implement the MYP Language and Literature assessment criteria and maintain appropriate assessment documentation.
- Participate in curriculum reviews, collaborative planning, moderation, and standardisation of assessments.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary units and school-wide academic initiatives.
- Participate in IB professional development and remain updated on programme developments and best practices.

Parent and Stakeholder Engagement

- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, learning goals, achievements, and areas requiring improvement.
- Participate in parent-teacher meetings, student conferences, and academic review discussions.
- Collaborate with colleagues, coordinators, and school leadership to support student achievement and well-being.
- Contribute to school events, literary activities, reading initiatives, debates, and other co-curricular programmes.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in English, English Literature, or a related discipline.
- B.Ed. or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is preferred.
- A postgraduate qualification in English or English Literature will be an added advantage.
- IB MYP Category 1 or higher training is preferred; candidates should be willing to undertake IB professional development as required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant teaching experience in English at the middle school level.
- Experience teaching the IB MYP Language and Literature curriculum is strongly preferred.
- Experience with inquiry-based learning, criterion-related assessment, differentiated instruction, and interdisciplinary planning will be an advantage.
- Experience in an international school environment is desirable.

📌 MYP English (International Baccalaureate) (Gurugram)
🏢 Kunskapsskolan India - Schools
📍 Gurugram