Immediate Opening for Pyp Coordinator

**RISE International School - PYP Coordinator (PYPC)**

**Location**: Dabolim, Goa

**Job Type**: Full-Time | Permanent
**Work Hours**: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | 2 Saturdays off per month
**Reports To**: Head of School
**Salary**: ₹75,000 - ₹100,000 per month (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

**About RISE International School**

At RISE International School, we are redefining K-12 education through a bold and future-focused vision. Situated in Dabolim, Goa, our school is driven by a commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and values-based learning. Our educational approach integrates curriculum rigor, student agency, and transformative pedagogy within world-class learning environments.

**Our Core Principles**
- **Academic Excellence with Purpose** - Anchored in inquiry-based, meaningful learning outcomes
- **Future-Ready Skills** - Preparing students with real-world competencies for a rapidly changing world
- **Innovation with Courage** - Encouraging bold, forward-thinking educational approaches
- **Values in Action** - Instilling empathy, integrity, resilience, and social responsibility in every learner

**Position Summary**

The **PYP Coordinator (PYPC)** will serve as the **pedagogical leader and academic anchor** for the IB Primary Years Programme at RISE International School. The role requires a strategic blend of **instructional leadership, curriculum expertise, professional development facilitation**, and close coordination with the **International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)**.

The PYPC will work closely with school leadership and teachers to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement of the PYP framework and will act as a mentor, coach, and facilitator in building a high-impact academic culture.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Curriculum Leadership**
- Lead and oversee the implementation of the IB PYP across Nursery to Grade 5.
- Ensure alignment of the Programme of Inquiry (POI) with IB standards and RISE’s vision.
- Manage curriculum development, review cycles, and mapping processes.
- Monitor and review the fidelity of implementation of the PYP, ensuring systematic planning, reinforcement, and revision.

**Instructional Support**
- Facilitate collaborative planning sessions and mentor teachers in inquiry-based, transdisciplinary teaching.
- Promote best practices in concept-driven instruction and authentic assessment strategies.
- Guide staff in integrating global contexts, learner profile attributes, and Approaches to Learning (ATL).

**IB Liaison & Compliance**
- Serve as the key liaison between the school and the IBO.
- Ensure all IB documentation, practices, and evidences are up to date for authorization and evaluation visits.
- Lead self-study processes and prepare the school for IB reviews.

**Professional Development**
- Design and conduct training sessions, workshops, and ongoing PD programs for staff.
- Identify faculty development needs and recommend/coordinate IB-certified workshops (Category 1/2/3).
- Promote action research, reflective practice, and continuous learning.

**Leadership & Administration**
- Coordinate with leadership and administration to align school vision with IB requirements.
- Provide input on budget planning related to curriculum and professional development.
- Supervise the PYP team in a dotted-line capacity under the guidance of the Director.
- Stay updated on global educational resources and IB updates to inform program development.

**Community & Stakeholder Engagement**
- Organize parent orientation sessions to build awareness and understanding of the PYP framework.
- Collaborate with support staff and academic teams to enhance student experience.
- Contribute to special projects, both internal and external, to strengthen the school’s IB footprint.

**Qualifications & Experience**

**Required**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or a relevant field.
- 5-10 years of experience in primary education, including 2-3 years in an IB PYP setting.
- Strong grasp of IB philosophy, transdisciplinary unit planning, and assessment criteria.
- Proven experience in teacher mentoring, team leadership, and curriculum planning.

**Preferred**:

- Certified in IB PYP workshops (Category 1/2/3).
- Experience in IB authorization or evaluation visits.
- Familiarity with inclusive education, student agency, and digital integration in IB environments.

**Soft Skills**
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Leadership and problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptable, motivated, and collaborative team player.

Pay: From ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person