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The International School of the Stockholm Region (ISSR) is a publicly funded international school which exists primarily to serve the educational needs of the transient and/or international community of Stockholm. The school runs the International Baccalaureate’s curricula. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered to students from 5-11 years of age, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered to students from 11-16 and the Diploma Programme (DP) is available for students from 16-19 year of age. The school’s language of instruction is English for all subjects.
At ISSR, students can receive an internationally recognized education in English from 5 to 19 years of age in one location in the center of Stockholm. The teachers at ISSR are qualified and experienced educators. Teachers and staff take part in the wide range of professional development resources and activities offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB).


Job description:
ISSR is looking for an experienced English as Additional Language teacher to teach in the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. The position is a temporary assignment to cover for parental leave starting late January 2025 until end of middle of December 2025, with possibility of an extension. The position is includes teaching primarily in the Primary Years Programme and teaching a group in Middle Years Programme.
The PYP is an inquiry-based and transdisciplinary program with a student-centered focus. The position requires certification for teaching language and literature, math, science, social studies and art in a homeroom setting. There is an ongoing expectation to collaborate closely with students, teachers, assistants, and parents to facilitate learning.
It is essential that the teacher differentiates instruction according to student needs. Digital tools are an integral part of the teaching and learning. The homeroom teacher is part of the PYP team, working with high emphasis on collaborative planning, teaching and learning. The homeroom teacher position requires organizational skills, flexibility and open-mindedness.
All documentation and communication at ISSR are carried out in English.
Main responsibilities:

• Teach EAL students according to student needs
• Provide support to all EAL students in mainstream classrooms through push-in and pull-out sessions
• Monitor and document the progress of all EAL students
• Support teachers in providing the best possible learning environment and experiences for EAL students
• Develop EAL curriculum in in the PYP, aligned with IB standards
• Map the EAL needs within the PYP and MYP
• Collaborate with parents on how to support EAL learning
• Plan and collaborate with colleagues across the school
• Participate in school activities (assemblies, evening events, conferences, etc.)
• On-going professional development

Requirements:

• Certified English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher for elementary ages

Proficiency in written and spoken English (academic level)

Other qualifications may also include:

• IB PYP and/or MYP teaching experience
• Experience working in an international school setting
• High competence with IT learning tools

We place emphasis on flexibility in approach with colleagues and students and a desire to work collaboratively and consistently with a commitment to the whole school ethos.

• heltid/ full-time
• vikariat/ substitute from 27 January 2025 to 12 December 2025, with possibility of an extension.
• Start date: 27 January 2025
• Contact person: Justina Soewarso Sundström

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Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: 2024/5119 | Kontakt: Justina Soewarso Sundström justina.soewarso.sundstrom@edu.stockholm.se, | Facklig företrädare: Mikael Hansen Goobar Sveriges lärare mikael.hansen-goobar@edu.stockholm.se, | Publicerat: 2024-10-08 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2024-10-22