Early Years Homeroom Teacher; PYP

Scope Early Years EC1-KG Reporting to Head of Early Years amp Primary

Position Overview

The Early Years PYP Teacher will be an inspirational passionate caring and adaptable educator with a strong understanding of early childhood development the International Baccalaureate IB Primary Years Programme PYP and Reggio-inspired practice The successful candidate will deliver a high-quality inquiry-based play-based and transdisciplinary programme that supports children s holistic development in a safe stimulating and inclusive learning environment They will create meaningful opportunities for children to explore question express their ideas and make connections valuing children as capable learners and the learning environment as an important part of the educational experience The teacher will nurture children s natural curiosity creativity independence and confidence while promoting student agency and a lifelong love of learning They will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills collaborate effectively with colleagues and families and respond thoughtfully to the diverse developmental cultural and learning needs of young children The successful candidate will actively promote ISL Qatar s values of Belonging Integrity Grit and Kindness and contribute to the school s commitment to Engagement for All

Plan implement and evaluate high-quality Early Years learning experiences aligned with the IB PYP framework and school curriculum expectations Deliver an inquiry-based play-based and transdisciplinary programme that promotes children s cognitive social emotional physical and language development Encourage curiosity creativity critical thinking independence and student agency through purposeful play and exploration Differentiate learning experiences to meet children s individual developmental stages abilities interests and learning needs Integrate early literacy numeracy communication and social-emotional learning into meaningful classroom experiences Collaborate with the Head of Primary PYP Coordinator and EC KG Coordinator in curriculum planning development implementation and review

Establish a safe inclusive welcoming and stimulating classroom environment that promotes children s wellbeing and sense of belonging Design and maintain purposeful indoor and outdoor learning spaces that encourage inquiry exploration creativity and collaboration Establish positive routines age-appropriate expectations and effective approaches to behaviour guidance Observe assess and document children s learning and developmental progress through authentic and age-appropriate assessment practices Use observations portfolios and other assessment evidence to inform planning differentiation and next steps in learning Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate learning achievements effectively to parents and caregivers Participate in the ongoing development and review of Early Years assessment and reporting practices

Promote the physical emotional and social wellbeing of every child ensuring they feel safe respected included and valued Recognise and respond appropriately to individual learning developmental and pastoral needs Collaborate with Learning Assistants Inclusion and Wellbeing Teams to provide appropriate support for children Support multilingual learners through inclusive and language-rich learning experiences Foster positive relationships empathy kindness resilience independence and self-regulation Support children s successful transitions into within and beyond the Early Years programme Maintain appropriate supervision and ensure the health safety and welfare of children throughout the school day

Establish positive partnerships with parents and caregivers through regular and constructive communication Work collaboratively with Learning Assistants providing appropriate guidance and promoting effective classroom teamwork Participate actively in collaborative planning professional learning staff meetings and school improvement initiatives Contribute to the development of a positive team culture within the Early Years and wider Primary School Participate in curriculum review school events extracurricular activities and community engagement initiatives Support the school s IB PYP and NEASC accreditation requirements and relevant programme…