PYP MYP Japanese Mother Tongue Teacher

In order to fill this role effectively the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. A PYP/MYP Japanese MT Teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator with the ability to deliver a coherent integrated broad inquiry‑based programme. He/she should be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator and communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well‑organised learning environment.

He/she should be able to provide professional expertise, high‑quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

• Be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding.
• Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school; in particular, he/she should be able to communicate effectively in French and English.
• Have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best.
• Through differentiated instruction and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed‑culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
• Have a high level of awareness of current developments in French mother‑tongue and language B teaching and be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit within the languages department.

• To implement Mother Tongue policy and strategic plans.
• To liaise with the IB PYP/MYP team, the Mother Tongue Coordinator and the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom.
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the language programmes.
• To promote the health and safety of assigned classes.
• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings.
• To encourage the team spirit in languages and mother‑tongue department and develop links with colleagues across the school.
• To contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
• To contribute to the extracurricular activities programme of the school.
• To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between language B and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
• To enhance the professional standing of the faculty.

Qualifications and experience:
The school prefers people with:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience teaching young children the Japanese language and literature.
• Preferably a Qatar resident and under family/husband sponsorship.

Scope: PYP/MYP Japanese Mother Tongue.

Reporting to:
Mother Tongue Coordinator.

PYP MYP Japanese Mother Tongue Teacher
• Doha, Al Wakrah, Qatar