PYP-MYP MOET Vietnamese Teacher (Giáo Viên Tiếng Việt Tiểu học/ Ngữ Văn Trung học)

General Responsibilities:

Communicate effectively with the school’s stakeholders, being an ambassador for the school at all times.

The PYP-MYP MOET Vietnamese Teacher at Renaissance International School in Saigon is responsible for delivering a high-quality education to students in the primary and secondary years. This role involves planning and implementing the MOET/ PYP-MYP curriculum, fostering student agency and collaboration, and actively contributing to the school community. The PYP-MYP MOET Vietnamese Teacher reports to the Heads of Section and works closely with students, teaching faculty, and families to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

Renaissance International School values highly educators who appreciate the importance of being content and language instructors within a multilingual international context, and are personally and professionally equipped to explain differentiated English language objectives in a sympathetic and nurturing manner to our second language learners.

Curriculum and Instruction:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the MOET/ PYP-MYP framework and subject-specific requirements.

• Collaborate effectively with grade-level team members, the PYP/MYP Coordinators, and other teachers to design and implement transdisciplinary units of inquiry.

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of students.

• Promote inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, and the development of key skills among students.

• Utilize technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.

Assessment and Reporting:

• Utilize a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor student progress.

• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their growth and development.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement effective assessment practices.

• Generate informative reports that clearly communicate student achievement and areas for improvement to parents/guardians.

• Communicate effectively with parents, liaising with other staff, as appropriate to ensure there are no surprises.

Classroom Management and Student Support:

• Cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters student engagement and well-being.

• Establish clear expectations for behavior and implement appropriate classroom management strategies.

• Support students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.

• Provide guidance and counseling to students as needed.

Professional Development and Collaboration:

• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching strategies and stay abreast of MOET/PYP-MYP practices.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and share best practices.

• Actively participate in department meetings, school-wide initiatives, and professional learning communities.

• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the MOET/PYP-MYP program.

School Culture and Mission:

• Embrace and promote the school's mission, vision, and values.

• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that celebrates diversity and promotes international mindedness.

• Participate in school events and extracurricular activities.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and represent the school professionally.

Additional Professional Responsibilities:

• Actively support playtime or lunchtime supervision duties, as required and directed.

• Offer a range of Enrichment (co-curricular) Activities as directed by the Heads of Section.

• Actively promoting the school positively (including meetings with professional bodies, individuals and on social network sites) at all times.

• Working with fellow colleagues in a spirit of collaboration and positivity to maintain and enhance a pleasant professional working environment.

• Substituting for absent colleagues as directed by the Heads of Section.

• Attending required meetings punctually as agreed in the contract and as reasonably requested by the Heads of Section.

• Participating in after/out of school events such as, but not restricted to; staff team briefing, staff team meetings, parents’ evenings, residential/educational visits, as requested by the Heads of Section.

• Undertaking any other tasks, as reasonably allocated by the Heads of Section and/or Head of School.

Quality Learning:

• Ensure all children develop their English language proficiency.

• Plan lessons to ensure a high level of student engagement and participation.

• Ensure instruction is differentiated to ensure the needs of a wide range of learners is met and each child is appropriately challenged.

• Ensure children are encourages to think critically, to embrace enquiry to problem solve both individually and collectively.

• Ensure all students are provided with opportunities for both collaborative and independent learning. Together we achieve more.

• Work collaboratively with other teachers and teaching assistants to support quality learning. Ensure students are given the appropriate level of homework to support the curriculum goals and intended learning outcomes.

• Maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment that is conducive to quality instruction and learning.

• Communicate progress through written reports, parent consultations and other, as required by the school.

Pastoral Care:

• Be the first point of contact and provide pastoral care to the children in your class(es).

• Maintain a purposeful, safe and nurturing learning environment for the children.

• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual children and of the class, as a whole.

Enrichment Activities:

• Support the life of the school beyond the classroom.

• Undertake the planning and organisation of day trips within the Primary Section as required, ensuring all risk assessment and policy procedures are carried out correctly.

• Deliver Enrichment Activities in line with the school’s expectations.

• Support all Primary events, such as productions and assemblies.

Personal Development:

• Both understand and participate fully in the school’s Performance Management procedures.

• Participate freely in formal and informal classroom observations in a collaborative and positive manner, always exhibiting a growth mindset and a willingness to improve and enhance performance.

Experience / Knowledge

• BEd degree in Primary/ Literature Education

Yêu cầu công việc

Experience / Knowledge

• BEd degree in Primary/ Literature Education

• Experience of teaching the PYP-MYP programme for at least 3 years

• Range of teaching experience across different year groups

Skills

• Good classroom practice and interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads and to work on own initiative

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Qualities specific to a dual-language school

• Relish the prospect of collegial planning and teaching with Vietnamese and English language colleagues

• Be able to engage and inspire new learners of English

• Be open to new ideas, embracing professional development

• Be creative in the design and delivery of the curriculum

• Knowledge of TESMC or similar training/experience in bilingualism

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm

• Positive attitude

• Continually strive for improvement

• Be energetic and prepared to go the extra mile in shaping the school’s future

Quyền lợi

• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Healthcare insurance after probation
• Đào tạo: All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of the school’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation. Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching strategies and stay abreast
• Thư viện: Free access to school library
• Căn-tin: School lunch invitation
• Khác: Tuition fee discount for child(s)