Middle School Coordinator

Hello

Thank you for your interest in joining the Beacon School team.

About the School:

Opened in 2010 and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB Continuum School, Beacon School educates more than 1,600 students, from Early Childhood Education to High School.

At Beacon, we offer an international bilingual education that embraces global perspectives while honoring our Brazilian roots. We promote integrated learning in Portuguese and English, languages that shape our students' communication and identity at all levels. We are committed to fostering critical and curious thinkers dedicated to transforming society into a more ethical and peaceful one in the 21st century.

We are seeking a dedicated Pedagogical Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be strongly committed to educational excellence, continuous development, and collaboration. This position is responsible for ensuring that the IB program standards and practices of the IB MYP curriculum are met, guiding teachers and students, and ensuring compliance with Beacon's values and professional dimensions.

Curriculum Implementation & Pedagogical Leadership

• Ensure and support the implementation of the school curriculum and pedagogical program alongside the MYP Coordinator in the Middle School.
• Oversee effective curriculum implementation and lead discussions with teachers on best practices, using a critical-thinking mindset.
• Participate in curriculum reviews and update learning expectations under the guidance of the MYP Coordinator, Area Leaders, and subject consultants.
• Act as an ambassador and advocate for the principles and values of the IB and Beacon School.

Teacher Support, Development & Evaluation

• Guide and support teachers’ weekly collaborative planning, providing feedback aligned with the IB Approaches to Teaching (inquiry-based, concept-driven, contextualised, collaborative, differentiated, and informed by assessment).
• Conduct classroom observations and feedback cycles focused on IB Approaches to Teaching, ATL skill integration, and inclusive pedagogies.
• Address teachers’ needs in classroom management, peer relationships, and student interactions aligned with the IB Approaches to Teaching.
• Appraise grade-level teachers, setting objectives that are aligned with the MYP Program Standards and Practices and Beacon’s Values and Professional Dimensions.

• Continuously strive for an individualised perspective on every child, supporting teachers in designing differentiated strategies to fulfill each student’s potential and promote ATL skill development.
• Ensure differentiated instruction and inclusive practices are embedded in planning, assessment, and reporting, in line with IB inclusion policy expectations.
• Collaborate with the Student Wellbeing Center (SWBC) team to ensure students’ unique needs are addressed through coordinated, learner-centred support.

• Build strong partnerships with families by interacting promptly regarding student development and empowering the teaching team with best-practice communication skills.
• Ensure alignment and consistency in school-family communication, particularly in sensitive or complex situations.
• Identify patterns or recurring concerns emerging from family interactions and bring them to the leadership team to discuss decisions and improvements, using evidence to lead change.

• Show responsiveness and resourcefulness when interacting with teachers and assistant coordinators to address daily issues, provide feedback, and exchange ideas.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, consultants, office staff, and leadership to make decisions and solve problems collectively.
• Lead office hours meetings and professional development sessions to share knowledge, resources, and best practices that facilitate teaching, learning, and peer growth.

Requirements and skills: 

• Higher education degree.
• Desirable post-graduate degree in Education or similar.
• Experience in IB schools; knowledge of the MYP would be an asset.
• Desirable experience in Middle School.
• Experience in leading and guiding teams of teachers.
• Fluent English (C1 or C2 certification is a plus).
• Intermediate proficiency in G Suite.
• Knowledge of ManageBac and Microsoft Office is a plus.

Essential Skills:

• Excellente communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organization.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Adaptability and crisis management.
• Leadership and team development.
• Knowledge of educational legislation.

What We Offer
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:

• Competitive market salary
• Medical insurance with a network of top-tier hospitals
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Transportation allowance
• Food allowance (Vale Alimentação)
• On-site meals
• #Wellness Program
• Exclusive spaces for leisure and relaxation
• On-site infirmary and Occupational Health Physician
• Seasonal vaccination campaigns
• Profit sharing (PLR)
• Empresa Cidadã Program (Extended Maternity and Paternity leave)
• Totalpass

All of our positions are open to individuals with disabilities (PwD) and rehabilitated INSS workers.

Thank you for submitting your application, and we wish everyone good luck in our selection process

Sincerely,
Human Resources
Beacon School