Pyp Chinese Teacher

Reports to
Division Principal

Main Working Relationships
Coordinators, Subject Leaders, Teachers, Associate Teachers, Student Services Team

Our Shared Responsibility

• Commit to, pursue and positively promote the School's Vision, Mission, Motto and

Pillars.

• Model and encourage culture and climate in support of the IGBIS Guiding

Statements and the IB Learner Profile to create a sense of belonging for all.

• Develop an environment in which students and staff are challenged, supported and

provided with a sense of purpose so as to develop and maintain an enthusiasm for

learning.

• Critically reflect on and constantly improve your own knowledge and skills through

professional dialogue, collaboration and professional development.

• Build relationships with all stakeholders that promote the success of the School.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other

staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive and/or

challenging.

• Have the ability to organize tasks and manage your time in order to meet deadlines

with accuracy and professionalism.

Position-Specific Responsibilities

At their core, IGBIS teachers must believe in and take responsibility for ensuring the growth

and development of all students in a diverse community of learners—including those who

require ESOL and/or learning support—by being willing and able to do the following:
Culture and Climate

• Create a welcoming and respectful classroom environment in which students can

thrive physically, socially, emotionally and academically.

• Be professionally curious about your students so that they feel "known".
• Develop and maintain an environment in which students feel safe to take risks, free

from discriminatory and judgemental behaviour, and conducive to learning from their

experiences.

• Create implicit and explicit opportunities for students to take responsibility for their

own learning, "learning to learn" and self-manage in line with the IB Approaches to

Learning.

• Establish and maintain open, caring communication with students, parents,

colleagues and members of the wider, diverse community.

• Recognize our individual impact in promoting the school through being a positive

voice in the community, on social media, taking part in Open Days, etc.

• Contribute to the provision of rich and diverse cocurricular and afterschool offerings.
• Protect and safeguard all students in line with the Professional and Personal Code of

Conduct and Child Safeguarding policies and procedures.

Teaching, Learning and Professional Growth

• Maintain high, but appropriate expectations for the progress and achievement of all

students.

• Design curriculum and facilitate inquirybased learning that integrates all aspects of

our Mission, Vision, Motto and Pillars.

• Provide all students with an equal opportunity to learn by knowing them as learners

and using that as the starting point for proactive differentiation.

• Design learning environments, experiences, provocations and inquiries to engage

students, celebrate and facilitate learning in an authentic, meaningful and relevant

way.

• Provide timely, meaningful feedback in class and on assessments to promote student

learning and an understanding of what is needed next.

• Monitor student learning using a variety of tools, methods and assessments (informal

and formal) to make thinking visible and adjust teaching practices to promote

learning based on the information gathered.

• Contribute to ongoing curriculum and unit development, working with colleagues to

ensure a trans/interdisciplinary approach to learning.

• Keep accurate records of student learning, share feedback and progress with

students and parents, and prepare reports, all in a timely manner.

• Actively engage in selfreflection and professional development opportunities to stay

current with educational best practices, contributing to the overall enhancement of

teaching and learning within the school.

• Continuously learn, innovate, share and develop so as to improve your ability to

"ignite minds and impact lives".

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, IGBIS teachers are expected to

contribute to the following areas:

• Actively engage in collaborative initiatives with colleagues, attend team meetings,

and participate in professional development sessions to foster a culture of shared

learning and growth.

• Contribute to the planning and execution of school events, including but not limited

to, assemblies, workshops, and parent-teacher conferences, to promote a sense of

community and involvement.

• Participate in relevant school committees or task forces, lending your expertise to

enhance various aspects of school life, such as curriculum development,

extracurricular activities, or special projects.

• Support and mentor colleagues, especially new teachers, by sharing insight

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