Pretoria Campus PYP Coordinator and K-8 Instructional Coach at American International School of Johannesburg

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

PYP Leadership & Programme Development:

• Lead the Elementary School through all phases of IB PYP authorization, verification, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with IB Standards and Practices.
• Serve as the official liaison between AISJ and the International Baccalaureate, managing documentation, reporting, and programme requirements.
• Facilitate the collaborative design, articulation, and continuous review of the Programme of Inquiry (POI), ensuring vertical alignment, conceptual coherence, and transdisciplinary integrity.
• Support the implementation of authentic, inquiry-driven assessment practices aligned with the PYP framework and Approaches to Learning (ATL).

K-8 Instructional Coaching & Professional Learning

• Coach, mentor, and support teachers through research-based instructional coaching practices, including co-planning, co-teaching, observation, feedback, and reflection.
• Strengthen concept-based and inquiry-driven pedagogy, including play-based learning, differentiation, and inclusive practices that support diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team, impact teams, and divisional representatives to design and deliver professional learning aligned with the school’s strategic priorities.
• Support teachers in curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment practices that promote learner agency, transfer, and deep understanding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field (highly desirable).

Certification / Licensure

• Valid teaching certification from an accredited body in the country of origin or an equivalent international credential (required).

Professional Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in an elementary setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a PYP Coordinator, Instructional Coach, Team Leader, or similar role in an IB or international school.
• Proven experience supporting inquiry- and concept-based learning and facilitating professional learning for adults.
• Experience guiding a school through IB PYP authorization, verification, or evaluation is a strong advantage.