Specific Responsibilities
• PYP Coordinator and general oversight of teaching and learning matters in relation to staff, students and parents
• Develop whole school learning culture
• In collaboration with the Kindergarten Principal manage the staff
• Maintain open communication with Kindergarten staff regarding curriculum
• Lead, support and manage the Kindergarten’ curriculum team leaders

Specific Description
Communication
• Ensure all relevant IB communication is shared with all staff
• Enable all communication and collaboration among all staff involved in implementing the program
• Conduct parent information sessions
• Publish articles pertaining to the program in the Newsletter
• Prepare and submit any documentation required for Program Authorization and Evaluation
• Ensure all requirements and procedures set by the IB concerning the program are adhered to
• Provide a liaison between the kindergarten and the IB
• Communicate to the wider community through a variety of media, including contact with school and kindergarten visits
• Inform the Vice Principal of ECNUAS about progress being made in terms of Authorization implementation and development
• Promote International Mindedness throughout the Kindergarten
Professional Development
• Ensure all staff members are made aware of professional development opportunities available and encourage participation
• Organize induction of new staff to the PYP
• Make recommendations regarding training opportunities on and off Campus
• Keep a record of workshops and school visits in order to achieve equality of opportunity and identify ongoing needs
• Assist teams or individuals in developing units of inquiry
• Arrange for own professional development needs, in negotiation with the Kindergarten Principal
• In negotiation with the Kindergarten Principal, arrange to attend PYP workshops and keep up to date with new developments within the PYP
Resource Management
• Manage the resource budget for the PYP program communicating with the Vice Principal of ECNUAS, Kindergarten Principal and Head of the Finance as required
• Facilitate the purchase of suitable resources to support the implementation of the program in consultation with the Vice Principal of ECNUAS
• Have an oversight of the integration of digital technologies into the Learning and Teaching program
• Encourage staff, parents and students to identify people in the community and resources that can be used to support the program
Documentation
• Publish the School’s Program of Inquiry
• Coordinate year level outcomes to ensure both vertical and horizontal articulation
• Maintain a record of completed planners electronically
• Lead the process of developing or reviewing the School’ scope and sequence documents according to the requirements
• Ensure that reporting formats reflect the PYP requirements
• Modify and implement the PYP Action Plan during Authorization and implementation
• Participate in the formation of the School’s strategic development plan
Implementation
• Organize teacher support with planning, modelling and strategies in learning environments
• Work with teachers to ensure that the inquiry approach is being used in all learning environments
• Facilitate and coordinate weekly teacher planning meetings and staff meetings
• Establish and coordinate appropriate curriculum teams that meet the needs of the kindergarten
• Have oversight of the integration of digital technologies into the Teaching and Learning program