About This Role
Upper Primary Years Teacher (Grades 3–5)
MYIS is seeking an enthusiastic, reflective, and open-minded Upper Primary Years teacher who is passionate about inquiry-based learning and collaboration.
Head Teacher Responsibilities
The Head Teacher is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating learning experiences that support the growth and development of every child. This role includes collaborating closely with co-teachers, maintaining strong communication with families, documenting student learning, and contributing positively to the wider school community.
Head Teachers support co-teachers, work collaboratively with colleagues, build positive relationships with students and families, and actively participate in school initiatives and events.
Mission & Vision
Uphold the MYIS philosophy of child development, supporting the physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual growth of students.
Implement the essential elements of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and follow the school’s PYP essential agreements.
Plan, teach, assess, and reflect collaboratively with grade-level and vertical teams using MYIS learning targets aligned with Common Core standards and the Programme of Inquiry.
Implement a balanced, research-based literacy program informed by the Science of Reading, including explicit instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
Implement the Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop Units of Study while ensuring students have access to grade-level texts, explicit skills instruction, and structured literacy practices.
Teach mathematics using a conceptual and problem-solving approach aligned with Common Core Math Standards, supporting students in developing mathematical reasoning, fluency, and real-world application.
Foster strong partnerships with families and encourage parent engagement in the learning journey.
Participate in school events, extracurricular programs, committees, and community initiatives.
Engage in ongoing professional growth through coaching cycles, professional development, and reflective practice.
Teaching & Learning
Create a classroom environment that promotes independence, student agency, and inquiry.
Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences that integrate conceptual inquiry with standards-based instruction in literacy and mathematics.
Deliver literacy instruction grounded in Science of Reading research, including systematic phonics, morphology and word study, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and comprehension strategies.
Provide students with consistent opportunities to read and engage with grade-level complex texts, supported through scaffolding and differentiated instruction.
Implement writing instruction that develops clear thinking, strong communication, and authentic writing purposes across disciplines.
Teach mathematics aligned with the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice, emphasizing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem solving.
Use standards-based learning targets and success criteria to guide instruction and make learning goals visible to students.
Adjust instruction and the learning environment in response to ongoing formative assessment and student progress.
Embed the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATL) within classroom routines, reflection, and student goal-setting.
Support students in documenting and reflecting on their learning through portfolios and other authentic assessment tools.