JOB OPENING

EARLY YEARS TEACHER - IB PYP/ REGGIO

The position

We are looking for a passionate teacher with vision and ambition to contribute to our new Early Years department. Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills to navigate and cultivate our new learning community since its own foundation are essential.

They will be a passionate educator and a committed team player who demonstrates a collegiate and collaborative approach to working with others.

They will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with all of the school’s stakeholders.

Profile

Applicants must be qualified teachers, with an internationally recognised teaching qualification in Early Years and/or Primary education.

Candidates should have a proven record of high quality teaching and learning and should have experience of teaching in an IB PYP school or should demonstrate a philosophy and approach clearly aligned to the Primary Years Programme and the Reggio Children

The ideal candidate will have the following requirements:

  • English mother tongue

  • Be a dynamic, flexible team player with high level interpersonal skills and excellent organisational ability.

  • Caring attitudes and a balance personality

  • Add value to our positive and motivated staff team, in order to give students the best possible opportunity for success.

  • Take a proactive role in initiating activities to enhance the wider life of school

  • Be open and willing towards professional development

Remuneration Package

A competitive salary will be offered, along with free school tuition for school-age dependents. The package may include benefits such as free housing, Health care, flights and additional allowance.

The School

GIS São Paulo opened in February 2019 in a beautiful brand new school located in a central area of SãoPaulo.

The school is part of a Swiss holding named Group of International Schools (GIS) which aims to found and develop a group of international schools designed to offer premium Education which inspires 21st century learning and intercultural understanding.

Its goal is to provide expatriate and local families with an international education that is broad, balanced and challenging. Through the creative use of technology and authentic, inquiry-based learning experiences, the GIS schools empower their students to be responsible life-long learners who can achieve their full potential and contribute to an ever-changing world. A stimulating and safe learning environment foster curiosity and an interest in learning.

GIS SP is a candidate IB Primary Years Programme school. It offers a curriculum based on the IB values and practices, while the Early Years department is inspired by the Reggio Children approach.

For further information please visit the school website https://www.issaopaulo.com.br

GIS Mission Statement

GIS schools are committed to providing a supportive and innovative learning environment in which all members of the community are:

  • challenged to achieve their individual potential;

  • encouraged to pursue their passions;

  • empowered to fulfil their responsibilities;

  • engaged in relationships based on self- expression, mutual respect and teamwork.

Applying for this post

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send a single PDF to the Principal, Ms. JaquelineWeber, at principal@issaopaulo.com.br including the following:

  • An up to date CV with photo

  • Your educational philosophy statement

  • Names, job titles, work email addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of three professional referees. These need to include your current and past employers/line managers that you have worked for within at least the past 3 years.

GIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant background checks.

*About the International Baccalaureate® (IB)

IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.

Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate® can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC).

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Mission Statement from the IB

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.