Preschool/PYP Teacher

The International School of Helsingborg (ISH), is authorised to teach, in English, all three programmes of the International Baccalaureate (IB). It is a public, non-fee paying school which also follows the Swedish National Curriculum (LPO).

The students of ISH come from many different cultures and the staff work in an environment of mutual respect, to create an internationally recognized education. The school strives to develop the students academic and social skills in order to prepare them in the best way for the future.



ARBETSUPPGIFTER

Working with a PYP1 Class (age 6).

Job Assignment:
Planning and Preparation
Develops and reviews curriculum documentation including units of inquiry and content subject area
Plans and documents program delivery using PYP planner
Plans collaboratively

Classroom Environment
Establishes a positive learning environment
Effectively manages classroom procedures
Effectively manages student behavior

Teaching
Classroom Practice
Implements the curriculum (units of inquiry and other schemes of work as determined by the school)
Demonstrates a variety of teaching methods
Differentiates according to individual student needs
Communicates clearly and accurately
Engages and motivates students
Supports students as learners and individuals
Encourages independent learning
Uses assessment to inform teaching and learning
Demonstrates flexibility
Consistently gives evidence of understanding and implementation of the IBPYP / IBMYP / IBDP

Reflection
Helps students understand how to best learn and develop as a learner
Allows time for students to consider their learning
Considers own practices and development
Assessment and Reporting
Student work is assessed according to the objectives and / or assessment criteria
Assessment uses a variety of contexts and methods
Assessment is both formative and summative
Students are involved in the assessment of their work
Assessment takes into account the requirements of learning support and language needs a student may have
Assessment is developed and shared with the students
External assessments, such as Swedish National Testing, are administered upon request from school administration

Personal
Professional
Models the skills, attitudes and actions expected from students
Has a desire to update their current knowledge of their teaching area, the programs they are teaching, as well as developments in the field of education
Participates in staff meetings and professional development opportunities as provided by the school
Contributes positively to the sense of community among staff, as well as the wider school community



KVALIFIKATIONER
Qualified preschool teacher/primary school teacher. English is the working language at the school and candidates must have a wide understanding of English in both the written and spoken form.