Pyp Spanish Teacher

**Oberoi International School**

**Designation**: Subject Teacher

**Reporting to**: Head of Division

**Job Summary**:Subject teachers are central to the effective implementation of the school’s Mission and Vision. The role requires a holistic understanding of the needs of students encompassing both pastoral and curricular aspects. Teachers are expected to work collaboratively in teams.

**Qualifications**
- Degree level qualification
- Current registration to teach in the country of qualification
- Advanced degree or other qualifications in related field(s)

**Professional Experience**
- **Minimum of two years teaching experience in a related field(s**)
- Experience with inquiry-based learning approaches
- Experience with the relevant IB programme (PYP/MYP/DP)
- Experience in a range of school settings
- Experience of making a positive impact in areas of school priority
- Evidence of continued professional learning and learning beyond initial qualification

**Professional Understanding and Knowledge**
- Ability to differentiate for different learning & language needs
- Understanding of how students think and learn in the 21st century
- Understanding of how technology impacts learning
- Understanding that all teachers are teachers of language
- Knowledge of how neuroscience informs current understanding of the learning process
- Understanding of a broad range of assessment strategies relevant to a criteria-based curriculum
- Understanding of child/adolescent development appropriate to the teaching responsibilities.

**Professional Competencies**
- Track record of successful classroom teaching
- The perseverance required to maintain high standards
- The ability to cope with, and & support change
- A willingness to contribute to the school and its community
- The ability to work collaboratively in and with teams
- The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and leadership staff
- Actively support the mission of the school
- The ability to plan and write curriculum
- A sense of humour

**Beliefs and Values**
- A strong commitment to the beliefs and values of the three IB programmes
- A strong commitment to the belief that all children can be successful
- A willingness to support and promote the mission of the school, intercultural understanding and international-mindedness
- A commitment to harness learning and teaching technologies to support empowerment and the freedom to think as involved lifelong 21st-century learners

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Domain 1 - Planning and Preparation**

The teacher is expected to:

- Demonstrate effective use of available materials and resources, including digital literacylearning where applicable.
- Demonstrate consideration of varied instructional models and assessment methods to optimize learning.
- Incorporate host country and multicultural resources
- Demonstrate knowledge of the developmental phases of learning.
- Develops plans to meet the varied needs of a diverse student population.
- Plan collaboratively for student learning.
- Be empathetic, patient, interested and genuinely concerned and caring for students

**Domain 2 - Teaching, Learning and Assessing**

The teacher is expected to:

- Build on students’ previous knowledge and experience.
- Use a range and balance of teaching strategies, including inquiry and real-life investigations.
- Understand and use technology appropriately to support learning.
- Develop strategies that will actively promote the IB lLearner pProfile.
- Tailor teaching strategies to address the needs of all students, taking into account different stages of development and learning styles.
- Address the needs of students who are not yet proficient in the language of instruction.
- Encourage students to take action, which promotes care and concern for the welfare of others and the environment.
- Encourage students to be actively participantste in their own learning.
- Engage students to bein becoming creative, and critical thinkers.
- Provide students with regular opportunities for reflection on their learning as a part of the learning and assessment process.
- Use a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to inform and modify teaching and learning.
- Provide students with regular and prompt feedback to support and improve their learning. - Display qualities such as patience, empathy, interest and concern for students.

**Domain 3 - Learning Environment**

The teacher is expected to:

- Create a safe and stimulating learning environment based on understanding and respect.
- Manage procedures and routines so that students are engaged and learning time is maximisedit.
- Manage student behaviour in ways that enhance the overall learning environment and respect the student’s dignity.
- Recognize and avert potential behaviour problems.

**Domain 4 - Professional Responsibilities**

The teacher is expected to:

- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
- Reflect on the effe