The IB PYP-5 (Grade-5) Homeroom Teacher

Reports To: PYP coordinator and Head of the School

Position: 100%

Purpose of the Job:

• To maintain and deliver the IB PYP curriculum

• To monitor student progress through effective assessment techniques

• To be sure that all students are safe, secure and properly supervised at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The IB PYP-5 Homeroom Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of the following key priorities:

• work collegially with their departmental team to support the school's vision, mission and philosophy; support the school's curricular and philosophical commitments as an IB World School; and to assist the team in meeting its planning goals

• work to ensure that at all times the school's curriculum provides a safe, supportive learning environment for students, teachers and others

• help promote a culture where diversity is encouraged and students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, exercise leadership and strive for academic excellence

• work with colleagues, students and the school community to create a thriving, dynamic, aspirational, academic culture

• assume responsibility for the effective delivery of the IB curriculum to the students.

• develop the content of courses in relation to the school's philosophy, objectives and appropriate IBO recognized programs.

• provide a welcoming, safe, and secure classroom environment, at all times, for all students

• select the lesson content and activities which are appropriate to the needs of each student

• be aware that the appraisal documents encompass what is expected of teachers in relation to their teaching practices.

• maintain appropriate records of work covered in all his/her class(es). This includes

a. assessment records

b. progress records

c. classroom planning records

d. curriculum planning

e. attendance information

f. curriculum scope and sequence

• correct all student assignments regularly and promptly

• meet IB deadlines (report cards)

• inform parents of students' progress by way of report cards and, where necessary, letters or individual meetings.

• be available for all parent-teacher conferences.

• attend all relevant meetings, including planning meetings.

• participate in orientation, professional development, and workshops.

• be familiar with new developments and methods in the teaching of his/her field.

• ensure appropriate behavior of students in class and around the school.

• keep the school admin and relevant teachers informed about student absence, lateness or discipline problems.

• maintain discipline in accordance with the NLIS procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work and independent learning.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid NOKUT recognition of teaching in Norway

• Experience in teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

• At least 2 years of full-time teaching experience in the relevant subject areas

• Fluency and accuracy in written and spoken English (IELTS 7,5/TOEFL 550+)

• Knowledge of Mathematics to teach in the primary level

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team, preferably involving both national and international staff