MYP Coordinator

MYP Coordinator

Reporting to the Head of School, Middle School Principal and High School Principal, the MYP Coordinator is a member of the school’s pedagogical leadership team comprising Heads of Department, IB Coordinators, and Divisional Principals and works closely with faculty in developing curriculum, pedagogy and learning in line with the values of Seisen International School and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

The role is expected to manage the implementation needs of the MYP, including its documentation, resources and compliance procedures. A key feature of this role will be the interaction and communication with faculty in relation to curriculum content, documentation, assessment, reporting and teaching methodologies.

This position works closely with key stakeholders, such as Divisional Principals, Heads of Department, and the Support for Learning team to support effective delivery of the MYP. The MYP Coordinator will also collaborate in the development and implementation of school-wide approaches to the curriculum as appropriate to support the alignment of program delivery and enhance student learning across the school. 

Clear understanding and commitment to the Guiding Statements and Mission of Seisen International School are central to the coordinator's interactions with students, faculty, parents and administration.

The successful candidate has

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to best practice in teaching and learning.
• Understanding and accommodation of learners at the Middle School and High School level with demonstrated application of differentiated instruction and creative pedagogy.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into teaching.
• Effective communication skills, relationship building skills.
• Has a growth mindset and demonstrated ability to remain flexible as an effective team member.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students understanding that this is at the core of a successful student/teacher relationship.
• Subject matter and pedagogical expertise.
• Ability to bring people together to play a collaborative leadership role internally and externally.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve and manage priorities.
• Demonstrated tact with sensitive/confidential matters.

As we enter into the preparatory phase of reaccreditation with CIS/ NEASC and reauthorization with the IB, experience working on committees, or indeed leading committees, for accreditation and/ or authorization is an advantage.

As a Catholic International School we believe that teaching is a vocation, a calling, not just a job. Like our students, Seisen International School's faculty members represent many different nationalities and faiths. In keeping with our mission, we seek to build a diverse community that represents a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We believe that our students’ learning, interactions and growth is more exciting and enriching when they interact with peers and teachers who bring a diversity of backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives to campus. Seisen International School is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, equity and anti racist principles in its recruitment and staffing practices.