Position: VS Grade 4 Classroom Teacher (Short-term Substitute)
Contract Period: September 29 – October 31, 2026
Application Deadline: September 8, 2026
Criteria for Application: Due to the short-term nature of this position and the upcoming start date, applicants must already be eligible to work in South Korea without visa sponsorship.
- Collaborate, support, liaise, reflect and plan as necessary, with staff, teachers and with the PYP Coordinator
- Ensure thorough planning, effective delivery of the written, taught and assessed curriculum
- Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is student-driven and thoughtfully planned, reflected upon and prepared in collaboration with all stakeholders involved (SST, ESOL, specialists, grade level teachers, PYPC, tech integration and math coach)
- Documentation of the written, taught and assessed curriculum is done through Atlas Rubicon
- Plan with the PYP Programme of Inquiry timeline in mind to keep the schedule and meet deadlines.
- Teaching and Learning of the PYP Program of Inquiry is delivered through inquiry and concept-based practices where students are at the center of learning
- Selects and uses school-approved teaching strategies and classroom resources
- Implements research-based best instructional practices
- Provides differentiated instruction and demonstrates an awareness of the individual needs of students
- Engages students in learning activities which encourage creative thinking and promote critical inquiry
- Implements summative assessment strategies that clearly measure student achievement and are directly linked to school
- Develops formative assessment strategies that enhance student learning and instructional practices
- Uses student achievement data to inform instruction
- Maintains complete and accurate records related to student progress
- Effective regular feedback and reflection is given to plan next steps with students and teachers
- Adhere to the reporting schedule for semester reports
- Adhere to Village School use of agreed upon diagnostic tools of measurement used for assessment (i.e. Running Records, WIDA, MAP NWEA)
- Fosters a classroom environment that values and respects the dignity of individual students
- Maintains a safe, orderly and supportive classroom atmosphere that is conducive to effective teaching and learning
- Implements the Responsive Classroom routines, ideas and strategies to cultivate an inclusive community environment and encourage self-management behaviors
- Effectively communicates with students, support staff, parents, counselors, and administrators to address the concerns of identified students of concern
- Regularly communicates academic progress to students and parents
- Engages parents and students in meaningful discussions about student achievement
- Establishes collaborative relationships with all staff, students, and parents
- Safeguards the confidentiality of privileged information
- Updates the academic progress of students weekly on Seesaw
- Promptly respond to parent queries and concerns.
- Aspires to continually display CI teacher traits. Student-centered, Collaborative, Professionally Grounded, Innovative, Globally-Minded, Technologically Competent
- Ensures that personal professional goals are established and completed each year
- Is a committed member of the school community - plays an active, positive and supportive role in building and maintaining the reputation of the school
- Attends and participates fully in all meetings, workshops, and seminars called by the school
- Undertakes any additional duties which may reasonably be assigned or requested by a level administrator
- Adheres to the Village School Teaching and Learning Beliefs
- Demonstrates the Chadwick core values in all areas of communication and interaction
- Is flexible to change or take on duties and responsibilities required by unexpected circumstances
- An understanding of, and supports in the implementation of, school policies
- Show respect and positive attitude in dealing with the students, parents and colleagues.
- Mentors and coaches New Teacher intern appropriately
- Possesses (preferably) a minimum of two years teaching experience
- Possesses a teacher certificate
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrates personal integrity and professional ethics
- Strongly desire PYP teaching experience
- Effective technology skills: Google Educator Level 1, Apple Teacher
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- Professional Learning/Development/Inquiry
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
