PYP / MYP Japanese Mother Tongue Teacher

Scope: PYP/MYP Japanese Mother Tongue

Reporting to: Mother Tongue Coordinator

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. A PYP/MYP Japanese MT Teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator, with the ability to deliver a coherent, integrated, broad, inquiry-based programme. He/She should be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well-organised learning environment. He/She should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students. 

1. Knowledge and Skills. He/She should: 

   
   

• be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding 

• possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular he/she should be able to communicate effectively in French and English 

• have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best 

• through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students 

• be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters  

• have a high level of awareness of current developments in French  mother tongue and language B teaching and be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit within the languages department. 

1. Responsibilities.

   
   

• To implement Mother Tongue policy and strategic plans 

• To liaise with the IB PYP/MYP team , the Mother Tongue Coordinator and the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom  

• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the language programmes

• To promote the health and safety of assigned classes 

• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings 

• To encourage the team spirit in