Job Title: IB PYP, MYP, and DP Teachers for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Overview
We are seeking dynamic, dedicated teachers to join our team and deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Ideal candidates are passionate about student-centered learning, skilled in inquiry-based instruction, and committed to fostering students’ intellectual, social, and personal growth. This role requires experience with the IB framework and a dedication to developing internationally-minded, reflective students across different age groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum Planning & Delivery: Design and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons that align with the IB PYP, MYP, or DP frameworks, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and independence.
- Student Engagement: Encourage curiosity and active learning by nurturing students’ problem-solving, research, and analytical skills, making learning relevant to global and intercultural perspectives.
- Assessment & Feedback: Use formative and summative assessments to track student progress, provide meaningful feedback, and support students in achieving their academic goals.
- Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with coordinators and other teachers to create interdisciplinary learning experiences and maintain open communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Professional Development: Actively engage in ongoing IB training and professional development to stay current with IB standards, best practices, and program requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant subject area; IB certification or training for PYP, MYP, or DP is a must; teaching qualification such as a PGCE or PGDE.
- Experience: Proven experience teaching in an IB school or inquiry-based curriculum, with the ability to adapt to different IB programs as needed.
- Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills, with a commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive classroom environment and inspiring young learners.
Join us in providing a transformative education that empowers students to become thoughtful, compassionate global citizens.
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity: A clear understanding of and respect for the cultural expectations and values of the region, with the ability to create an inclusive environment that honors diversity and fosters mutual respect.
- Strong Understanding of IB Philosophy: Deep knowledge of the IB learner profile and a commitment to its values of international-mindedness, intercultural understanding, and lifelong learning.
- Inquiry-Based Instruction: Skilled in fostering an inquiry-based learning environment that encourages critical thinking, curiosity, and student engagement.
- Student-Centered Teaching: Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs and styles, promoting student agency and independence.
- Effective Classroom Management: Proficiency in creating a positive, inclusive classroom climate that supports respectful interactions and fosters a safe space for learning.
- Cross-Curricular Integration: Ability to design interdisciplinary learning experiences, connecting subject matter to real-world applications and global perspectives.
- Strong Assessment Skills: Proficient in formative and summative assessment methods, with the ability to provide constructive, individualized feedback to support student growth.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with students, parents, and staff, and the ability to contribute to a cohesive school community.
- Technologically Proficient: Comfortable with educational technology, online learning tools, and other digital resources to enhance instruction and support student engagement.
- Reflective Practice: Dedicated to continuous professional growth, committed to reflecting on and improving teaching practices.
Adaptability and Resilience: Flexibility to work in a dynamic, international school environment and adjust to changes in curriculum and school initiatives.
These skills are essential for creating a vibrant and culturally sensitive learning environment that supports students in becoming thoughtful, informed, and proactive global citizens.
Hire Plans is a boutique search firm specialising in matching talent with international schools, as well as leading engineering and construction companies in Saudi Arabia and beyond. We’re inspired by the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, which is driving us to join forces and work together to build a better future.