Pyp Coordinator

Brockton School: Inspiring the Growth of Outstanding Humans.

Imagine working at a school where every student matters, every family matters, community matters, and learning for life matters. Imagine a school where priority is given to the holistic development of students, alongside a robust academic and extended day program; a school where faculty and staff engage a sense of purpose within a supportive environment. Imagine a place where there is genuine support and engagement from an authentic and diverse community - a community that has the courage to embrace the innovation and creativity needed for the future. Imagine Brockton School

Brockton School is a nondenominational coeducational Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, independent school, located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. As an IB World Continuum School, Brockton offers the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-Related programmes (one of a handful of schools around the globe with such innovative programming).

Brockton School is not only a place of employment, it is a place of purpose.

Faculty and Staff receive healthy and competitive compensation packages and have the joy of working with low staff : student ratios in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment. Brockton prioritizes ongoing professional development and supports staff on their own personal/professional journey. Brockton’s mission is to inspire the growth of outstanding humans - and that includes inspiring the continual growth of our faculty and staff.

If you are looking to be a part of something special, to be in a place where your voice will be heard and your impact valued, to be in a role that will allow you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others with multiple opportunities for advancement, please see the opportunity below.

Please note that applicants must already possess legal standing to work in Canada. A current Criminal Record Check clearance is a condition of initial and ongoing employment.

The following position is available for expressions of interest:
PYP Coordinator 2023-2024 school year

This role may be combined with another faculty role as a full time role (1.0 FTE) or stand independently as a part time (0.4 - 0.5 FTE) role

This posting is open to internal and external applicants.

Brockton School is currently seeking a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator to help us in our mission to inspire the growth of outstanding humans.

POSITION OVERVIEW

He/she will, with the Associate Coordinator, support onboarding of new teachers with IB learning needs, lead planning programme meetings, budget for professional development, support the departments with vetting IB resources and with forward and backward planning that incorporates approaches to teaching approaches to learning, student agency, and community engagement/service.

The PYP Coordinator will regularly meet and record meetings with teachers as needed, meet weekly with the IB Continuum Director and Principal of the Junior School, respectively, and as needed with all coordinators and department chairs to support strategic and continuum planning.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Model the traits of a collaborative and self-motivated leader, encourage a culture of compassion, trust, and kindness in support of the IB Learner Profile, be open and willing to receive constructive feedback, and support the Brockton mission, vision, strategic plan, and priorities.

Ensure that pedagogical aspects and policies are discussed collaboratively, refined, consistent, and cohesive, information is disseminated (students, parents, teachers), and the programme is planned, delivered, and assessed according to IB requirements.

Serve as a role model to encourage excellence in teaching practices and continuous professional growth

Develop and foster positive, trusting, and professional relationships with colleagues

Support work and leadership with IB, CAIS, and Ministry Evaluations

Attend regular meetings with Continuum Director, Programme Coordinators, and or Department Chairs to discuss actions, areas of strength and growth, and support innovation

Support data collection (FSAs, and use data from classroom observations, planning documentation, and the IB self-study and evaluation feedback to establish yearly areas of focus/ priorities to design programme development plans and or action plans.

Collaborate and support teachers within the IB programme to ensure that curriculum development and planning has vertical and horizontal alignment, backwards design, and support diverse learners

Facilitate ongoing, timely, supportive feedback and reflection. Offer opportunities for professional dialogue within the meeting

Adhere to school timelines for all things; role model time management to colleagues and support them in meeting deadlines (for report cards, for IB evaluations, planner completion, etc)

Report Cards - editing the report card for the grades/ years that