Job Type: Part-time

Objective: To provide students with high-quality instruction in an additional world language, in alignment with the IB PYP, promoting multilingualism and intercultural understanding as part of a holistic international education.

PYP Language Curriculum:

• Develop and implement a rich, inquiry-based language curriculum aligned with the PYP framework.
• Teach foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the Russian language 
• Use engaging and age-appropriate methods to support language acquisition in a beginner or near-beginner context.

Cultural Exploration:

• Introduce students to the cultural traditions, celebrations and daily life of countries where the language is spoken.
• Integrate cultural experiences, stories, and visual resources to build students’ global awareness.

Transdisciplinary Teaching:

• Collaborate with homeroom and specialist teachers to connect language learning with Units of Inquiry.
• Support students in making real-world connections between the third language and other areas of learning.

Assessment and Feedback:

• Use both formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor student progress in language acquisition.
• Provide regular feedback - including using the Toddle platform - that supports language development and builds student confidence.
• Write formal reports on student achievement for the three assessment and reporting periods of the academic year: 1. Progress Reports, 2. Semester 1 Report, 3. End of Year Report
• Meet with parents online or in person to discuss student progress and targets

Inclusive Instruction:

• Differentiate instruction to meet the varied language backgrounds and abilities of students.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom that supports risk-taking and language experimentation.

Professional Development:

• Participate in ongoing professional learning related to language acquisition, IB PYP best practices, and international education.
• Collaborate with PYP Coordinator and participate in weekly planning meetings to ensure alignment with the school’s language goals and Program of Inquiry

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Language Education, Linguistics, International Studies);
• Strong proficiency in the target language and a satisfactory  level of English;
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills;
• A commitment to international-mindedness, language acquisition, and the values of the IB PYP.