About This Role
Position Title: Primary Homeroom Teacher (IB PYP)
Location: Enishi International School
Programme: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Position Overview
Enishi International School is seeking an experienced, reflective, and inquiry-driven Primary Homeroom Teacher to join our Primary Years Programme (PYP) team. The successful candidate will guide student learning through a transdisciplinary, concept-based approach that integrates English, mathematics, social studies, science, visual arts, and personal and social education.
We are looking for an educator who believes in developing the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally, and ethically — while fostering curiosity, agency, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning within an internationally minded school community.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme
Teach core subject areas through transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry
Foster student agency by encouraging voice, choice, reflection, and ownership of learning
Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning needs, abilities, and language profiles
Integrate inquiry, conceptual understanding, and real-world connections into daily learning
Use formative and summative assessment to guide instruction and support student progress
Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families
Assessment & Data-Informed Practice
Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor and support student learning
Understand and effectively use MAP Growth data to inform instruction, identify student needs, differentiate learning, set goals with students, and monitor academic progress over time
Maintain clear and accurate student records and contribute to reporting processes
Curriculum Development
Collaborate with colleagues to design and refine transdisciplinary units that connect multiple subject areas
Contribute to the ongoing development and review of the Programme of Inquiry (POI)
Ensure curriculum reflects international-mindedness, intercultural understanding, and local/global perspectives
Incorporate experiential learning, community connections, and field experiences that enrich student understanding
Student Support & Wellbeing
Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment where all learners feel valued
Support students’ personal, social, and emotional development
Monitor student wellbeing and academic progress, communicating celebrations or concerns with coordinators and support staff
Be available for conferences with students and families as needed
Collaboration & School Life
Work closely with the PYP Coordinator and teaching team to align planning, assessment, and pedagogy
Participate actively in team meetings, professional development, and whole-school initiatives
Contribute to school life through clubs, events, field trips, camps, and student activities
Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all school interactions
Fulfill additional duties as required to support the school community
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related academic field
Recognized teaching certification
Native-level English proficiency (spoken and written)
Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience at the primary level
Experience in IB, international, or multicultural school settings preferred
Strong understanding of inquiry-based and concept-driven learning
Willingness to commit to a minimum three-year contract
Professional Skills & Dispositions
The ideal candidate will:
Model the IB Learner Profile attributes in professional practice
Demonstrate a strong understanding of child development across the primary years
Be highly organized and proactive in planning and communication
Show a growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning
Be flexible, creative, and solution-oriented
Integrate technology meaningfully to enhance learning
Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families
Be resourceful and innovative with available materials
Design learning that is engaging, relevant, and connected across disciplines
Understand and effectively use MAP Growth data to inform instruction, differentiate learning, set student goals, and monitor progress over time
What We Value in Primary Teachers at Enishi
We value educators who see children as capable, curious learners and who balance structured skill development, inquiry, collaboration, and reflection in the classroom. Strong relationships, cultural responsiveness, and a belief in student voice are central to learning at Enishi.
Teachers at Enishi are reflective practitioners who contribute positively to a professional learning community and are committed to the mission of developing internationally minded, compassionate, and engaged learners.
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