Temporary 1 year duration Classroom teaching position at PYP Manglerud skole, International Classes
Manglerud skole is located at Manglerud, a twelve minute ride by public transport form the city centre of Oslo. Manglerud skole has 900 students and the school's vision is to provide high quality education in a safe and inclusive learning environment based on tolerance and respect. The language of instruction in International Classes is English. Manglerud skole was authorizatied as an IB World School in January 2019. 
 
Position: Temporary 1 year Classroom Teacher PYP6
Manglerud skole, International Classes is a city-wide school programme open for applicants from the Municipality of Oslo. Manglerud skole, International Classes has the vision of creating an inclusive international community of learners based on tolerance and respect. We have a holistic approach to teaching and learning in that we aim to educate our students to become well-rounded world citizens. We seek to challenge our students academically and to actively take part in their learning process through inquiry and exploration. This way we want to stimulate the child's natural gift of being curious, inquisitive and creative. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program is centered around six transdisciplinary themes in PYP and subject specific assessments in MYP and where teachers collaborate on units and assessments. From August 2021 International Classes will be expanding to Middle Year Programme year three, MYP3.
More information about the IB Primary Years Program can be obtained here: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/

Arbeidsoppgaver:

Teach with a whole child approach
Create and sustain an inclusive learning environment for all students
Foster a culture of learning
Encourage critical-thinking and discussion among students
Commit to a student-centered, activity-based approach to teaching and learning
Plan and execute lessons and assessments in subject areas in accordance with IB PYP/MYP standards
Communicate and collaborate with parents on student progress and development
Teamwork- collaborate with PYP/MYP coordinator to create units, articulate learning goals and assessments across subjects and years, evaluate learning practices, articulate procedures and policies
Collect and build a resource bank for subject areas
Attend official IB Primary Years Program/Middle Years Programme Training/ Professional Development

Kvalifikasjoner:

Work permit in Norway/EU
NOKUT and UDIR recognized degrees in teaching/ subject area
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about IB/PYP

Teaching qualifications at a Bachelors or Masters level with preference given to specialization in mathematics or sciences
Desired PYP/ MYP experience
Proficient in ICT, working with learning platforms, Microsoft programs
Desired international working experience
Experience teaching students whose native language is not English
Desired experience support special needs in the classroom environment 

Working knowledge of Norwegian language

Personlige egenskaper:

Effective working relations with students, parents and colleagues
The ability to structure and maintain a safe, nurturing, and effective student-centered, classroom environment
High expectations for students
Strong classroom management skills
Collaborations skills to focus on solutions and decision making
Reflect and engage in an ongoing process of professional development
Ongoing commitment to professional growth and learning
Suitability to fulfill the position 

Vi tilbyr:

Exciting and challenging work environment
Professional development opportunities
Salaries, pension in accordance with Oslo kommune