MYP Coordinator & Secondary Humanities Educator

Key Responsibilities: MYP Leadership & Coordination (0.4 FTE)

1. Pedagogical Leadership & Curriculum Architecture

• Lead the ongoing review, articulation, and development of the MYP curriculum
• As a key member of the Pedagogical Leadership Team, ensure that the ISD curriculum isvertically and horizontally aligned.
• Guide subject group teams in developing robust, concept-based unit plans that integrate Globa Contexts, Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) skills, and authentic assessment.
• Facilitate meaningful Interdisciplinary Units (IDUs) across grade levels, supporting collaborative planning teams from conception to reflection.
• Promote ISD’s definition of High-Quality Learning (HQL) by mentoring and coaching teachers in inclusive, student-centered pedagogies and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Cultivate a safe-to-fail, collaborative culture within collaborative planning meetings, encouraging pedagogical risk-taking and shared reflection.

2. Programme Administration & IB Compliance

• Maintain comprehensive curriculum documentation on the school’s learning platform (e.g.,ManageBac).
• Oversee and standardize internal assessment procedures, criteria-based grading, and student reporting across all MYP subjects.
• Lead the coordination, standardization, and celebration of the MYP Personal Project, including supervisor training and student mentorship.
• Champion and guide the integration of Service as Action, collaborating with grade-level leads to connect learning with purposeful community engagement.
• Manage the school’s preparation for IB evaluation visits and NEASC self-study cycles, ensuring alignment with current IB Programme Standards and Practices (PSP).
• Collaborate with the Middle/High School Principal to plan the MYP professional development schedule and oversee the programme’s annual resource budget.

3. Continuum Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Serve on the Pedagogical Leadership Team (PLT) alongside the PYP Coordinator, DP Coordinator, and Principals to ensure strategic alignment across all three programmes.
• Organize parent information workshops to communicate the philosophy, assessment criteria, and developmental journey of the MYP to a diverse, multilingual community.
• Lead onboarding, orientation, and mentorship for teachers joining the MYP faculty.

Key Responsibilities: Classroom Teaching (0.6 FTE)

• Deliver engaging, inquiry-based instruction within MYP Integrated Individuals & Societies and/or DP Business Management and/or DP History.
• Design differentiated learning experiences that support multilingual learners (EAL) and address individual student readiness.
• Implement authentic, formative, and summative assessments aligned with IB criteria, providing timely and constructive feedback to students and families.
• Serve as an Advisory/Homeroom teacher, supporting the pastoral care, social-emotional development, and executive functioning of middle/high school students.
• Collaborate with student support services (learning support, counseling, EAL) to remove barriers to learning.
• Contribute actively to the school’s co-curricular program and community events.

Qualifications, Experience & Dispositions
Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized teaching degree or qualification in Secondary Education (Humanities/SocialSciences, History, or Business/Economics).
• Minimum of 5 years of successful IB teaching experience, with demonstrable success teaching MYP Individuals & Societies, DP Business Management, and/or DP History.
• Prior experience as an MYP Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated engagement in IB-authorized training in both MYP Coordination and relevant subject disciplines.
• Experience as an IB Educator Network (IBEN) member (workshop leader, examiner, school visitteam member) is an asset.

Dispositions & Leadership Profile (Living the ISD 4Cs)

• Caring: Leads with emotional intelligence, prioritizes staff and student wellbeing, and builds high-trust relationships within a psychologically safe professional learning community.
• Curious: Demonstrates an active inquiry mindset, continuous learning regarding emerging trends in international education, and intentional exploration of technology/AI to enhance learning.
• Creative: Translates curriculum frameworks into engaging, real-world learning challenges; approaches scheduling and logistical problem-solving adaptively.
• Changemaker: Displays the courage to lead positive institutional evolution, empowering colleagues to take ownership of pedagogical excellence and sustainable school development.