IBDP TOK coordinator

Jain International Residential School invites applications for the following position:

Position: IBDP TOK Coordinator

About Jain International Residential School:

Among the top-best International Residential Schools in Bangalore, Jain International Residential School has a real sense of responsibility to making young minds resilient, motivated and resourceful. Founded by Dr. Chenraj Roychand in 1999, Jain International Residential School is rooted in tradition though, makes the student community thrive with the ever-changing world and grow within to create a global impact.

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Education Criteria:

• Qualified Master’s degree in any specialization
• TOK Category certified (CAT 1 / CAT 2 / CAT 3)

Years of Experience : 5 years of experience teaching TOK in the IBDP

Roles and Responsibility:

• Introduce students to TOK and produce an overarching TOK guide for staff, students and parents/guardians including expected hours of study and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the Theory of Knowledge curriculum and assessment framework.
• Coordinate the taught TOK subject curriculum, ensuring it encompasses IB values, international mindedness and the IB approaches to teaching.
• Lead on the administrative requirements of TOK as outlined in the TOK guide including the required actions for teachers and students.
• Coordinate with the faculty to develop TOK opportunities within the wider Diploma curriculum.
• Develop systems that monitor student progress and performance throughout the TOK course and ensure students and families understand the course requirements.
• Work with the DPCo to support teachers to ensure consistency throughout the TOK curriculum and within individual subjects, through quality assurance practices
• Be responsible for scheduling, deadlines, reporting and assessment documentation of both the essay and exhibition, including internal moderation for TOK Presentations.
• Role model effective and informed TOK teaching in their own lessons and as a model for fellow practitioners, including sharing ideas of how to integrate TOK in teaching.
• Celebrate TOK achievements by showcasing and recognizing effort and performance.
• Work with the IBDP Leadership team to plan and promote activities that raise the profile of IB across the school, e.g. performances, competitions, enrichment opportunities
• Evaluate the TOK programme on an ongoing basis to identify improvement and development, feeding back to the IBDP coordinator.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Able to work effectively in dynamic and changing environments
• Proficient in computer skills with the capability to teach online utilizing various technological applications.
• An international outlook, and ability to work with a global student cohort
• Be enthusiastic about learning and supporting students to develop academic interests
• Be able to lead colleagues and students in a personable and engaging way that fosters effort
• Have attention to detail but be able to manage deadlines effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills

Job Code: JG/2024/016

If you are passionate & excited about contributing to the success of a dynamic organization, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of our journey towards excellence

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