Qualifications & Experience:
Teaching qualification in elementary education (B.Ed. or M.Ed. required)
A passion for working with and understanding the developmental needs of elementary students
The ability to support and strengthen a learning community of mutual respect and support
Successful international elementary teaching experience working in an IB PYP school, or a history of successful teaching with a strong focus on inquiry
Professional expectations include:
Teaching & Learning: Teach the knowledge, skills, conceptual understanding and attributes of NIST’s intended learning outcomes across Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, PSHE, Digital Literacy and Literacy within the PYP framework.
Collaborative Planning: Collaborate with year-level and specialist colleagues to plan, teach, review and strengthen conceptually driven, inquiry-based units.
Team Contribution: Be an active and dependable member of the teaching team, sharing expertise and resources, communicating openly, contributing to shared decisions and following through on agreed responsibilities.
Assessment & Responsive Teaching: Use assessment evidence, student feedback and learning trends to monitor progress, adjust teaching and identify next steps.
Inclusive Practice: Plan inclusive learning experiences that provide appropriate support and challenge, working closely with EAL, Learning Support and other relevant colleagues.
Student Agency: Develop student agency through meaningful opportunities for choice, reflection, goal-setting and responsibility for learning.
Classroom Culture: Build a classroom community where students feel safe, valued and connected, using clear routines and positive approaches to behaviour.
Student Wellbeing: Work with colleagues to support students’ social, emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Parent Partnerships: Build respectful partnerships with parents through timely communication about learning, progress, wellbeing and next steps.
Professional Growth: Reflect on and refine teaching practice through professional learning, feedback and collaboration, maintaining current knowledge of the subjects taught.
School Community Contribution: Contribute to the wider school community through extra-curricular activities, school events and designated duties.
Safeguarding & Professional Conduct: Uphold the NIST Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct and NIST Professional Code of Conduct.
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