HOMEROOM TEACHER - PYP- JAPAN
START DATE: ASAP
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
Brief Description of School:
Tokyo West International School is a boutique school located in Hachioji, a suburb of Western
Tokyo. We run our school as a place where children are eager to come every day to play with
friends and enjoy learning in a supportive environment. Our main goal is to have children
enjoy every moment at school. We strive to improve our facilities and educational background
to maintain the highest quality in childhood education. We even have an organic garden on
campus demonstrating our "grow local, soar global" motto.
Main Accountabilities:
The primary role of the classroom teacher is to maximize student learning and
development through the curriculum’s planning, preparation, and teaching to
meet students' individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes.
Teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes and are accountable for
effectively delivering their curriculum. In addition, the classroom teacher
engages in critical reflection to improve their knowledge and skills to engage
students better and improve their learning.
Classroom teachers assume roles beyond the classroom in endeavoring to
maximize students' learning. These roles include working collaboratively with
colleagues and other school community members and communicating with
parents and caregivers.
The classroom teacher's contribution to the school goes beyond the classroom.
They participate in developing school policies and programs and assist in
implementing school priorities. All classroom teachers may be required to
undertake other duties besides their teaching duties.
Scope of Responsibility:
Planning lessons and sequences of lessons to meet student's individual
learning needs and to ensure student's progression
Using a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom
management
Use flexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high-quality lessons in
line with the IBO philosophy
Maintain a well-organized and stimulating learning environment
Use learning technologies to enhance learning
Using information about prior attainment to set expectations for students
Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student's
achievement in relation to learning outcomes
Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers
Broader professional roles:
Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support the
school and systematic priorities
Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the
outcomes to improve teaching and students' learning
Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
Ensuring administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team
environment that supports students' learning
Other Responsibilities:
Bus Duty
Recess duty
Relief teacher when colleagues are absent
Overnight Trip Chaperone
Other duties directed by the supervisor
Application for Position:
Please send your full CV and a cover letter to the following email: recruit@tokyowest.jp and please include: REF: www.ibschooljobs.com - Application for position as ' Homeroom Teacher - PYP ' in the subject line of your mail.