Upper Primary (Grade 3-5) Classroom Teacher
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed16 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Upper Primary Years Teacher (Grades 3–5)
MYIS is on the lookout for a dedicated, thoughtful, and open-minded Upper Primary Years teacher with a strong enthusiasm for inquiry-based learning and teamwork.
Head Teacher Responsibilities
As the Head Teacher, you will be tasked with designing, executing, and assessing learning experiences that foster the growth and development of each child. This position requires close collaboration with co-teachers, effective communication with families, thorough documentation of student progress, and a proactive contribution to the broader school community.
Head Teachers are expected to support their co-teachers, engage in teamwork with colleagues, establish positive relationships with students and their families, and take an active role in school initiatives and events.
Mission & Vision
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Embrace the MYIS philosophy of child development, facilitating the physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual growth of students.
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Apply the fundamental principles of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) while adhering to the school’s essential agreements regarding PYP.
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Collaboratively plan, instruct, assess, and reflect with grade-level and vertical teams, utilizing MYIS learning targets that align with Common Core standards and the Programme of Inquiry.
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Execute a balanced, evidence-based literacy program guided by the Science of Reading, featuring explicit instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
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Implement the Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop Units of Study, ensuring students engage with grade-level texts and receive structured literacy instruction.
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Teach mathematics through a conceptual and problem-solving framework aligned with Common Core Math Standards, aiding students in developing reasoning, fluency, and practical application skills.
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Cultivate strong relationships with families and promote parental involvement in the educational journey.
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Take part in school functions, extracurricular activities, committees, and community projects.
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Pursue continuous professional development through coaching cycles, training sessions, and reflective practices.
Teaching & Learning
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Establish a classroom atmosphere that encourages independence, student agency, and inquiry.
•
Design age-appropriate learning experiences that merge conceptual inquiry with standards-based instruction in literacy and mathematics.
•
Deliver literacy instruction founded on Science of Reading principles, incorporating systematic phonics, morphology and word study, vocabulary enhancement, reading fluency, and comprehension strategies.
•
Provide students with frequent opportunities to read and interact with complex grade-level texts, supported by scaffolding and differentiated instruction.
•
Implement writing instruction that promotes clear thinking, effective communication, and meaningful writing across various disciplines.
•
Teach mathematics in accordance with the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice, focusing on conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving skills.
•
Utilize standards-based learning objectives and success criteria to direct instruction and clarify learning goals for students.
•
Modify instruction and the learning environment based on ongoing formative assessments and student progress.
•
Incorporate the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATL) into daily classroom routines, reflections, and student goal-setting.
•
Assist students in documenting and reflecting on their learning through portfolios and other authentic assessment methods.
MYIS is on the lookout for a dedicated, thoughtful, and open-minded Upper Primary Years teacher with a strong enthusiasm for inquiry-based learning and teamwork.
Head Teacher Responsibilities
As the Head Teacher, you will be tasked with designing, executing, and assessing learning experiences that foster the growth and development of each child. This position requires close collaboration with co-teachers, effective communication with families, thorough documentation of student progress, and a proactive contribution to the broader school community.
Head Teachers are expected to support their co-teachers, engage in teamwork with colleagues, establish positive relationships with students and their families, and take an active role in school initiatives and events.
Mission & Vision
•
Embrace the MYIS philosophy of child development, facilitating the physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual growth of students.
•
Apply the fundamental principles of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) while adhering to the school’s essential agreements regarding PYP.
•
Collaboratively plan, instruct, assess, and reflect with grade-level and vertical teams, utilizing MYIS learning targets that align with Common Core standards and the Programme of Inquiry.
•
Execute a balanced, evidence-based literacy program guided by the Science of Reading, featuring explicit instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
•
Implement the Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop Units of Study, ensuring students engage with grade-level texts and receive structured literacy instruction.
•
Teach mathematics through a conceptual and problem-solving framework aligned with Common Core Math Standards, aiding students in developing reasoning, fluency, and practical application skills.
•
Cultivate strong relationships with families and promote parental involvement in the educational journey.
•
Take part in school functions, extracurricular activities, committees, and community projects.
•
Pursue continuous professional development through coaching cycles, training sessions, and reflective practices.
Teaching & Learning
•
Establish a classroom atmosphere that encourages independence, student agency, and inquiry.
•
Design age-appropriate learning experiences that merge conceptual inquiry with standards-based instruction in literacy and mathematics.
•
Deliver literacy instruction founded on Science of Reading principles, incorporating systematic phonics, morphology and word study, vocabulary enhancement, reading fluency, and comprehension strategies.
•
Provide students with frequent opportunities to read and interact with complex grade-level texts, supported by scaffolding and differentiated instruction.
•
Implement writing instruction that promotes clear thinking, effective communication, and meaningful writing across various disciplines.
•
Teach mathematics in accordance with the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice, focusing on conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving skills.
•
Utilize standards-based learning objectives and success criteria to direct instruction and clarify learning goals for students.
•
Modify instruction and the learning environment based on ongoing formative assessments and student progress.
•
Incorporate the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATL) into daily classroom routines, reflections, and student goal-setting.
•
Assist students in documenting and reflecting on their learning through portfolios and other authentic assessment methods.