Arabic PYP Coordinator

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Arabic PYP Coordinator to join our vibrant teaching team. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the PYP & IB curriculum and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and stimulating learning environment.

Roles & responsibilities of the Arabic PYP Coordinator:

The Arabic PYP Coordinator will:

• Report to the Primary Principal in leading Pre3-Grade 5.
• Work closely with the English PYP Coordinator to ensure alignment in a Dual Language environment
• Oversee the smooth operation of the Arabic Curriculum and the National Subjects  on a day to day basis including the facility and grounds, health, safety and safeguarding
• Empower innovation and creativity in the classroom
• Monitor student achievement data and engage teachers in utilizing data to drive instruction
• Emphasize the importance of student social, emotional, and physical wellbeing as a primary goal for all staff
• Promote an environment of collaboration towards a set of shared goals focused on student achievement and well-being
• Oversee the continuous development and implementation of the PYP Program in a dual language setting where there is a focus on shared approaches to teaching of language
• Demonstrate strong pedagogical leadership with a deep understanding of the International Baccalaureate PYP
• Foster and maintain strong relationships and communication with parents and create opportunities to engage parents as partners in the education of their child
• Ensure the preparation and documentation of all necessary school-based and Pre-University Education reports and well as ministry requirements
• Participate on committees outside the school to represent QAK and support QF Schools in the development of policies and systems for our community of schools
• Work closely with the school leadership team on policies and systems for the continuous development of the school
• Work closely with the leadership to ensure the recruitment of qualified and experienced staff who wish to be part of a dynamic and responsive learning community
• Work as a member of the school leadership team on policies and systems for the continuous development of the whole school, preschool to grade 12
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director

Work Experience & Educational Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Relevant Field, 6-8 years of primary classroom teaching experience with at least 3 years of IB teaching experience and experiential learning
• Experience with the Qatar Ministry of Education requirements and documentation
• Knowledge & experience with PYP implementation
• Experience building and maintaining an effective school culture with high consideration for cultural sensitivities and values of the school and the community
• Understanding, knowledge, and implementation of best educational practices
• Understanding and experience with fostering interdisciplinary planning and teaming
• Understanding and experience in integrating technology into the curriculum to improve student achievement
• Understanding and experience in analyzing data and developing improvement/action plans
• Highly effective interpersonal, leadership, and written & oral communication skills
• Bilingual (Arabic/English) required.