Lower School Classroom Teacher (Lower Primary)

Join Our Learning Community at ISL!

Do you believe that every student possesses unique potential and that education should foster curiosity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the global landscape? Are you dedicated to crafting impactful learning experiences that empower students to navigate the world around them? If this resonates with you, we would love to connect.

As a teacher at our institution, you will significantly influence not only the content our students learn, but also their approach to learning. You will create dynamic, concept-driven lessons that spark curiosity, promote reflection, and encourage students to relate their education to both local and global contexts.

Why Choose ISL?

At ISL, you will become part of a vibrant, supportive, and innovative community where:
● Learning is fueled by curiosity, empathy, and connection.
● Educators are encouraged to grow, reflect, and innovate.
● Students are empowered to express their voices and shape their futures.

At our school, we view learning as an inherently human experience. We strive to cultivate environments where students feel acknowledged, heard, and motivated to take charge of their educational journey.

We prioritize inquiry, curiosity, and hands-on learning. We seek educators who view teaching as a relational, creative, and purposeful endeavor.

What You'll Do

As a Lower School Classroom Teacher (Lower Primary), your responsibilities will include:
● Collaboratively designing and implementing inquiry-based, concept-driven, and project-based learning experiences that align with the IB PYP.
● Establishing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom atmosphere where every student feels they belong.
● Effectively communicating with families to foster partnerships in the learning process.
● Promoting learner agency, voice, and ownership of their education.
● Utilizing assessment and feedback strategically to guide students' progress and development.
● Building strong, respectful connections with students to support their wellbeing.
● Working with fellow educators to create interdisciplinary, concept-based, and innovative learning experiences.
● Actively participating in a reflective, collaborative professional culture.
● Utilizing a Learning Management System to organize course materials, foster collaboration, and engage students.
● Contributing to the wellbeing and pastoral life of the school.
● Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom culture where all learners feel appreciated and supported.
● Engaging in the lively aspects of school life—from parent evenings to community events and extracurricular activities.
● Pursuing personal professional development and bringing fresh ideas into the classroom.
● Effectively leveraging AI in guiding students, while maintaining a human-centered approach that emphasizes ethical principles and responsible use, along with the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills to create and utilize AI to enhance their education.

We are eager to welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, especially those whose nationality, identity, gender, or race is currently under-represented in international education.

Our commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people is paramount, and we expect all staff to uphold this pledge.

Profile: (training, experience, skills, and aptitudes necessary for the role)

● Exhibits a strong commitment to inquiry-based, concept-driven, and project-based learning.
● Has a minimum of two years of recent successful teaching experience in the PYP with students aged 6 to 8 (Lower Primary).
● Designs engaging and meaningful learning experiences aligned with IB philosophy.
● Creates inclusive and responsive learning environments that cater to diverse learners through thoughtful differentiation.
● Actively fosters student agency, voice, and ownership of their learning.
● Utilizes assessment and feedback purposefully to inform instruction and support student growth.
● Cultivates positive and respectful relationships that enhance student wellbeing and foster a strong sense of belonging.
● Collaborates with colleagues, contributing to a reflective, innovative professional culture and supporting ongoing improvement throughout the school.
● Takes initiative in professional practice, bringing ideas, energy, and a solutions-oriented mindset to drive innovation and positive change.
● Integrates technology in meaningful ways to enhance and extend student learning.
● Demonstrates AI literacy, including knowledge of core principles, exploring applications, guiding effective use, evaluating outputs, and promoting responsible practices.
● Holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
● Possesses a valid teaching qualification or certification.

Recruitment timeline:

• If you are shortlisted, you will receive a notification email to schedule your interview.

• If you do not hear from us by the deadline, your application may not have been successful, but you will receive an official response regardless.