PYP / MYP Japanese Mother Tongue Teacher

Job Description Scope:  PYP/MYP Japanese Mother Tongue Reporting to : Mother Tongue Coordinator     In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. A PYP/MYP Japanese MT Teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator, with the ability to deliver a coherent, integrated, broad, inquiry-based programme .  He/She  should be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well- organised learning environment.  He/She  should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.        Knowledge and Skills.  He/She  should:    be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding    possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school,  in particular he/she  should be able to communicate effectively in French and English    have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best    through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students    be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters     have a high level of awareness of current developments in  French  mother  tongue and language B teaching and be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit within the languages department.    Responsibilities.     To implement Mother Tongue policy and strategic plans    To liaise with the IB PYP/MYP  team ,  the Mother Tongue Coordinator and the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom     To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the language  programmes     To promote the health and safety of assigned classes    To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings    To encourage the team spirit in languages and mother tongue department and develop links with colleagues across the school    To contribute to community service and global citizenship goals    To contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme of the school    To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between language B and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.    To enhance the professional standing of the faculty        Requirements Qualifications and experience.  The school prefers people with:    A Bachelor's degree or equivalent    Experience in teaching young children the Japanese language and literature.   Benefits preferably a Qatar Resident & under family/husband sponsorship