PYP Coordinator

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PYP Coordinator | IB Primary Years Programme

Location:

Bloomingdale International School, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Curriculum:  IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Employment Type:

Full-Time | On-Site

Experience:

10+ Years Preferred
Department:  Academic Leadership

Key Responsibilities
PYP Curriculum Leadership
Lead the effective implementation and continuous development of the IB PYP across the primary school.
Oversee the planning, implementation, documentation, review, and evaluation of the PYP curriculum.
Ensure alignment of teaching and learning practices with  IB PYP standards and practices .
Support the development and review of Programme of Inquiry (POI), unit planners, transdisciplinary learning, and subject-specific learning experiences.
Promote inquiry-based, concept-driven, student-centered, and transdisciplinary learning.
Support the integration of the  IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills  across the curriculum.
Teacher Mentoring & Instructional Leadership
Mentor, guide, and support teachers in effective implementation of PYP practices.
Facilitate collaborative planning meetings and professional learning communities.
Observe teaching and learning and provide constructive, developmental feedback.
Support teachers in developing inquiry-based learning experiences and differentiated instruction.
Encourage reflective practice, innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
Identify professional development needs and support the implementation of appropriate training initiatives.
Assessment & Student Learning
Guide teachers in implementing effective formative and summative assessment practices.
Monitor assessment processes to ensure alignment with PYP principles and learning outcomes.
Support teachers in documenting and communicating student learning and progress.
Promote assessment practices that encourage reflection, student agency, and meaningful feedback.
Review student learning evidence and work collaboratively with teachers to identify areas for improvement.
IB Programme Development & Compliance
Coordinate PYP documentation and maintain relevant programme records and evidence.
Support the school leadership team in preparation for  IB authorization, evaluation, and programme development processes .
Liaise with the IB and relevant programme representatives as required.
Ensure that school policies, curriculum documentation, and learning practices reflect current IB expectations.
Stay updated with developments in the IB PYP framework, standards, practices, and requirements.
Professional Development
Plan, organize, and facilitate professional development sessions for teachers and staff.
Promote ongoing learning related to inquiry, conceptual understanding, assessment, differentiation, student agency, and international-mindedness.
Encourage teachers to participate in IB workshops and other relevant professional learning opportunities.
Build a culture of reflection, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Collaboration & School Community
Work closely with the Principal, Head of School, academic leaders, and teaching teams to strengthen PYP implementation.
Collaborate with specialist teachers and other academic departments to support transdisciplinary learning.
Engage with parents and the wider school community to promote understanding of the PYP philosophy.
Support parent orientation and information sessions related to PYP learning and assessment.
Contribute to school-wide academic planning, policies, events, and strategic initiatives.
Student-Centered Learning & Wellbeing
Promote student agency, voice, choice, and ownership of learning.
Encourage a culture of curiosity, questioning, reflection, and lifelong learning.
Support inclusive and differentiated learning approaches that respond to diverse student needs.
Promote the development of internationally minded learners who demonstrate the IB Learner Profile attributes.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in  Education, Elementary Education, Primary Education, or a related field .
Master's degree in Education or a related field is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant teaching and PYP leadership/coordinator experience  preferred.
Recognized  IB PYP training/workshop experience  is essential.
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting PYP implementation within a school environment.
Strong understanding of inquiry-based, concept-driven, and transdisciplinary learning.

Experience with IB authorization, evaluation, programme development, or school improvement…