IB PYP Elementary School Teacher

Green Ivy Schools•New York, NY

10d

About The Position

Pine Street School inspires children in Nursery Ones through 8th Grade to become curious, capable, and compassionate global citizens. Through the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and immersive language learning in Spanish or Mandarin—and the addition of German in Middle School—our program fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a deep sense of purpose. At Pine Street, every student is seen, heard, and empowered to explore their unique path with confidence and joy. We are looking for passionate educators who are excited to collaborate, innovate, and make a lasting impact. At Pine Street, teachers are deeply valued as professionals and partners in our mission to nurture confident, capable, and compassionate global citizens. You’ll join a dynamic, international team committed to inquiry-based learning, language immersion, and a joyful school ABOUT YOU Passionate about innovative global education and language immersion Committed to inquiry-driven, constructivist teaching practices Nurturing communicator with a collaborative mindset Embraces diversity and thrives in inclusive, global settings Eager to grow professionally and implement effective teaching strategies Skilled in assessing student learning and using data to inform instruction Tech-savvy and integrates technology purposefully Values city-as-classroom and service learning experiences Organized, proactive, and dependable with a strong work ethic Consistently exceeds expectations

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in subject area(s)
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years elementary teaching experience
A valid teaching certification (or equivalent) for Elementary Education
Fluent proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
Strong experience with Apple technology implementation

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is highly desired
Expereince with the IB PYP strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and employ appropriate, trans-disciplinary learning experiences for individual, small and whole group instruction using various teaching methods appropriate for language immersion settings
Collaborate with colleagues to develop the school's ethos and support relationships amongst students of all ages
Guide and support parents through the rich and complex experience of the curriculum, helping them learn what their children are capable of and how they can best support them in our program
Actively utilize New York City as a resource for learning and involve your students in sustainable community service projects and experiences
Maximize student language learning by utilizing the target language consistently in the classroom and collaborate with other language team members to develop and improve our language practices
Implement technology as tool that empowers learners to broaden the expression of an idea, innovate, solve a problem, learn something new, verify information, and communicate and collaborate with others
Work with students individually and in groups, by selecting and employing various teaching methods appropriate for language immersion settings.
Take responsibility for preparing materials and classrooms for activities, including photocopying, laminating, etc.