Employment

Kyoto International School is looking for an outstanding PYP homeroom teacher, who is also able to be the PYP Coordinator. The role is to share the teaching of our Grade 6 PYP class with another teacher and you will have the equivalent of 2 days a week of release time for coordinator responsibilities. Strong skills in mathematics and UOI will be ideal for this role. Candidates who have not been a PYP Coordinator before will be considered, if they have significant PYP experience. 

At KIS, we are inspired by inquiry-based learning and committed to continue developing research-based best practices in education. If you enjoy working in a learning focused environment that prioritises student well-being and high-quality learning for all levels of learners, then KIS may be the school for you. 

Person Description:

You will: 

• Be aligned with the mission, vision and values of the school. 
• Have a high level of understanding of how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best.
• Create challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
• Have a thorough understanding of the PYP and ability to implement it to a high level.
• Have a deep understanding of subject progression through to middle and high school. 
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of curriculum and reporting systems.
• Contribute to co-curricular programmes and the cultural life of the community.   
• Be a positive and adaptable team player, committed to developing and modelling a growth mindset. 

Essential: 

• Relevant degree 
• Teaching qualification 
• Experience of teaching the IB PYP 
• Strong mathematics and science subject knowledge
  

Desirable 

• PYP Coordinator experience 
• Five or more years of relevant teaching experience  
• Subject leadership experience    
• Ability to coach a sport 

To apply – please put the following information into a single PDF: 

1. A one-page letter of application describing why you would like to work at KIS and how you will be able to contribute to ongoing learning improvement in the school.
2. A CV (no more than two sides of A4)
3. Details of three referees, one of whom must be your current head of school.

Kyoto International School is looking for outstanding Primary Years Programme homeroom teachers to join our dynamic and committed team of educators in the 2023-24 academic year. At KIS, we are inspired by inquiry-based learning and committed to continue developing research-based best practices in education. If you enjoy working in a learning focused environment that prioritises student wellbeing and high-quality learning for all levels of learner, then KIS may be the school for you.

At KIS, we are inspired by inquiry-based learning and committed to continue developing research-based best practices in education. If you enjoy working in a learning-focused environment that prioritises student well-being and high-quality learning for all levels of learners, then KIS may be the school for you. 

Person Description:

You will: 

• Be aligned with the mission, vision and values of the school.
• Have a high level of understanding of how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best
• Create challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters
• Be aware of the elements of PYP and implement them in class settings
• Liaise with the team and the coordinator to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of curriculum and reporting systems
• Contribute to co-curricular programmes and the cultural life of the community.
• Be a teacher-leader with regard to an aspect of the curriculum or a subject in the school, or be a teacher rep for an external organisation / community group.
• Be an adaptable team player and committed to continuing to develop and model a growth mindset.

Essential: 

• Relevant degree 
• Teaching qualification 
• Experience of teaching the IB PYP 
• Strong mathematics and science subject knowledge
  

Desirable 

• Three or more years of relevant teaching experience 
• Significant PYP experience will be an advantage 
• Experience of leading a curriculum programme or subject 
• Ability to coach a sport

To apply – please put the following information into a single PDF: 

1. A one-page letter of application describing why you would like to work at KIS and how you will be able to contribute to ongoing learning improvement in the school.
2. A CV (no more than two sides of A4)
3. Details of three referees, one of whom must be your current head of school.