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PYP Coordinator, IB School

PYP Coordinator, IB School

TriGem SolutionsBaru Sahib, HP, in
21 days ago
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Job Description

A reputed Residential IB school in Himachal Pradesh is hiring for the post of PYP coordinator for the New Academic year 2025.

PYP   Coordinator Job Summary :

The PYP coordinator together with the Principal will be responsible for the pedagogical leadership within the school. Also, she will prove her versatile teaching ability.

A commitment to collaborative planning is central to the philosophy of the PYP. The PYP coordinator has a crucial role in this process and will take responsibility for ensuring that pedagogical and curriculum aspects are discussed; information is disseminated, and the programme is planned, taught and assessed collaboratively.

Duties and responsibilities :

  • Together with all the members of the Pedagogical Leadership and school‘s management team, the PYP coordinator will be involved and responsible for the development and whole- school implementation and organization of the programme.
  • Besides maintaining contact with the Principal and the BOD, the PYP coordinator should communicate and collaborate directly with all members of the teaching team and be involved in whole-school planning, as well as in-school and out-school professional development.
  • Maintain and implement Regulatory & Quality Frameworks – Early Years Learning Framework – EYLF.
  • Lead the planning and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Lead the promotion of health and safety of all staff and children
  • Lead the unit to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
  • Lead the effective administration and management of the School.
  • Monitor the allocation and enrolment of children in the services within the preschool
  • Represent preschool services at relevant forums or groups.
  • Develop and implement efficient and effective administrative systems.
  • Attend correspondence and general enquiries as appropriate units.
  • Develop strategies to ensure forward planning, evaluation and review of the service.
  • Ensure all aspects of the preschool program are inclusive and equitable for all students.

Staff Management and Development :

  • Provide leadership, motivate and encourage staff to perform their responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
  • Develop an effective team, encouraging team participation in problem solving and developing improvement in operational practices.
  • Participate in the orientation, recruitment and selection of staff.
  • Support the professional development of staff.
  • Ensure services are adequately staffed in accordance with required ratios at all times.

    • Documentation :

  • Ensures that copies of IBO publications pertaining to the PYP section of the school are available to all staff members.
  • Establishes and maintains a record of completed planners.
  • Publishes the school’s programme of inquiry.
  • Leads the process of developing or reviewing the school’s scope and sequence documents.
  • Ensures that essential agreements are formulated for assessment and for teaching and learning language.
  • Participates in the formation of the school’s strategic development plan.
  • Observes teaching, learning and assessing and collects all necessary information considering the status and changes of the programme.

    • Professional Development :

  • Encourages teachers to collaborate and to develop their professional skills.
  • Ensures that staff members are made aware of professional development (online or face-to face) opportunities.
  • Makes recommendations regarding professional development opportunities on and off the school.
  • Keeps a record of workshop attendance and school visits to ensure equality of opportunity and identify ongoing needs.
  • Assists teams or individuals in developing units of inquiry.

    • Resource Management :

  • Makes recommendations for the purchase of suitable resources to support the implementation of the programme.
  • Establishes an inventory of resources to facilitate efficient management.

    • Communication :

  • Consults teachers about different questions concerning their daily schedules.
  • Works collaboratively with parents, education specialists and other organizations.
  • Sets up systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the programme.
  • Attends weekly grade planning meetings.
  • Attends meetings with parents so that they have some understanding of the goals of the School.
  • Publishes articles pertaining to the programme in the school newsletter.
  • Circulates all relevant information received from the Principal.
  • Prepares and submit any documentation required for authorization and evaluation.
  • Ensures that all school members are familiar with the requirements of the Aero Standards & IBO concerning the implementation of the programmes and that those requirements are adhered to.
  • Responds to requests for information (for example, questionnaires) from the IBO.
  • Provides a liaison between the school and the IBO.

    • Requirements

  • A master's degree in education or a related field
  • Bachlor's in Education Degree
  • A minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a school principal or in a similar leadership role.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong cultural values and ethics towards commitment to the organization.
  • A deep commitment to student achievement and educational excellence
  • The ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and community partners

    • Benefits

  • Handsome Salary
  • Accommodation

    • Requirements

    1. Subject Matter Expertise 2. Teaching Skills 3. Communication Skills 4. Pedagogical Skills 5. Classroom Management 6. Problem-Solving Skills 7. Technology Proficiency 8. Assessment and Evaluation 9. Adaptability 10. Collaboration 11. Continuous Learning 12. Ethical Conduct