Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Career-related Programme (CP) Coordinator is a member of the Pedagogical Leadership Team (PLT) of the school and facilitates the ongoing development and implementation of a well-articulated, cohesive and balanced academic programme in the CP (grades 11-12). This team member reflects the Creation Village World School (CVWS) mission, core values and learning outcomes, as well as the IB CP framework, and best practices in collaboration with the Dean of the CP.This position reports to the Dean of the Career-related Programme with the following duties and responsibilities:Missional responsibilities -Model the core values of CVWS in the classroom and school.-Demonstrate and live CREATION Life in the classroom, guiding students as they develop in each principle.-Develop students through the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and mission.Communication and relationships within the school community -Establish constructive relationships based on CREATION Life and the IB Learner Profile attributes within the school community to encourage the CVWS culture of service.-Communicate effectively with the school community to provide support and guidance in achieving the aims of the school.-Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and cooperative working, developing respectful, supportive and constructive relationships within the school community.-Assists in the development and facilitation of the school's programme of inquiry and in communication with the broader school community.Teaching and learning -Serve as the pedagogical leader of the CP, assisting teachers in developing and delivering curriculum across the programme.-Instruct Personal and Professional Skills designed to develop students' interpersonal, cognitive, and critical thinking skills. -Facilitate workshops and other professional development opportunities for teachers, including orientation and training to new faculty in conjunction with the Dean of CP.-Develop Career-related Study tracts for CP students and partner development.-Ensure that the implementation of the CP is systematically monitored, reinforced and revised as necessary.-Embody and promote a culture of lifelong learning, supporting teachers in the development and implementation of the CP and DP.-Serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of inquiry and pedagogy, differentiation, approaches to learning and approaches to teaching to enhance student learning.-Stay abreast of best teaching practices and shares educational research with teachers.-Attend collaborative and planning meetings on a regular basis.-Establish and maintain a record of curriculum in coordination with teachers.-Lead the process of developing or revising CP curriculum documents, including subject area scope and sequence documents and school policies..-Coordinate with the Library, creating a learning environment rich in research and functioning as a shared classroom and makerspace.-Make recommendations for the purchase of suitable resources to assist the teaching of the programme.-Observe lessons to monitor the use of teaching strategies and the implementation of the CP curriculum and provide feedback and suggestions.-Assist teachers organizing meaningful field trips to enhance the units of inquiry.Assessment and data collection -Assist teachers in the creation of assessments strategies and tools for formative and summative assessments.-Assist teachers with samples of student work, portfolios, process journals and self-assessment documents.-In collaboration with the Dean of the Middle Years Programme, work with teachers to analyze assessment tools and modify as needed.-Help to organize student- led conferences throughout the year.-Support the development and implementation of school IB policies.Programme Administration -Coordinate with the Dean of Career-related Programme to lead the school through the five-year MYP evaluation process.-Shares responsibility with other programme coordinators for the horizontal and vertical articulation of the IB programme school wide-Ensure that online IB resources are regularly shared with faculty. Promote and monitor the use of My IB-In collaboration with the Dean of the Middle Years Programme, organize the logistics of official MYP training in school according to IB requirements.-Meet regularly with the Dean of the CP to discuss the implementation of the programme.Other -Fulfill other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Dean of the CP and Head of School.-Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change as required for the success of the school.RequirementsRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field
- Minimum of three years experience as a DP or CP teacher
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders in the school community
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a DP or CP Coordinator
- IBEN Member with experience serving as a DP workshop leader and site visitor.
- Experience participating in a CP/DP authorization and evaluation processes.
- Experience writing and developing educational curriculum