Pedagogical Coordinator Y3

Beacon School is a leading educational institution based in Brazil, offering world-class education to students from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility.

We are seeking a dedicated Pedagogical Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will strongly commit to educational excellence, continuous development, and collaboration. This position is responsible for the IB curriculum, guiding teachers and students, and ensuring compliance with Beacon's pedagogical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure and lead the implementation of the school curriculum and pedagogical program for Y.
• Oversee the effective implementation of the curriculum and lead discussions with teachers on best practices using a critical thinking mindset.
• Participate in curriculum review and updates on learning expectations, guided by consultants and Area Leaders.
• Guide and provide support and feedback on teachers' weekly planning activities.
• Address teachers' needs in class management, relationships with peers, and student interactions in line with the Teaching and Learning Rubric.
• Appraise relevant teachers from the grade level.
• Continuously strive for an individualized perspective on every child and support teachers in designing and implementing strategies to develop each student's potential.
• Collaborate with the Student Wellbeing Center (SWBC) team to ensure students' needs are being addressed.
• According to Beacon's internal procedures, role models should conduct their work appropriately for the school setting in terms of dress code, punctuality, voice tone, gestures, and relationships.
• Help the team develop best-practice communication skills with families.
• Show responsiveness and resourcefulness in interacting with teachers and assistant coordinators to address daily issues, provide feedback, and exchange ideas regularly.
• Find replacements for absent teachers and ensure lesson plans are available for them.
• Interact with families promptly, providing feedback on students' development.
• Set objectives and demands according to teachers' needs, aligned with the proposal established in collaboration with the Professional Development Coordinator and Pedagogical Director.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, consultants, office, and other staff members to make decisions and solve problems as a team.
• Lead office hours meetings with the team and collaborate in leading professional development sessions.
• Share knowledge, good practices, resources, opinions, and skills to facilitate the teaching and learning process and develop colleagues' growth.
• Create opportunities for dialogue with staff about various matters, focusing on communication and development.

Requirements:

• Higher education degree
• Post-graduate degree in Education or similar
• Experience in IB schools
• Deep knowledge of the IB-PYP curriculum and pedagogical program.
• Desirable experience in Elementary School
• Experience in leading and guiding teams of teachers.
• Fluent English (C1 or C2 certification)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of G Suite

Essential skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Leadership and management
• Knowledge of educational legislation

Benefits:

Our school provides an excellent working environment and has a practice of encouraging education and development for our employees. Additionally, we offer a differentiated compensation and benefits package.

• On-site meals
• Meal and transportation vouchers
• Health plan (Bradesco Saúde, with co-participation)
• Optional dental plan (Bradesco Saúde)
• Life insurance and profit-sharing program
• Empresa Cidadã program – extended maternity and paternity leave
• TotalPass membership and Dr. Assertiv concierge services
• On-site medical clinic with seasonal vaccination campaigns
• Partnerships with educational and service institutions
• Professional development opportunities after one year with the company
• Well-being program