Klax Gemeinschaftsschule, Berlin
Germany
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 November 2025
Apply by:
31 October 2025
Job overview
Job Title:
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator & Teacher
Reports to:
Head of Primary
Direct Reports:
Primary Subject Coordinators / Year Group Leads
Purpose of Role:
The PYP Coordinator at Klax International School provides pedagogical leadership for the Primary Years Programme. The role combines classroom teaching responsibilities with the coordination of the IB PYP across the Primary School. The Coordinator ensures that the PYP is fully implemented, aligned with the school's vision and the Klax Fraktal pillars, and continuously developed in line with IB Standards and Practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership
2. Provide active, collaborative leadership in implementing and developing the PYP.
3. Mentor, support, and inspire teachers and assistants in PYP pedagogy.
4. Facilitate collaborative planning meetings and ensure effective curriculum articulation.
5. Promote BeSol (Begleitetes Selbstorganisiertes Lernen) and inquiry-based learning as core pedagogical approaches.
6. Coordinate with the Head of Primary and school leadership team to align PYP with the wider school strategy.
7. Support staff in planning, assessing, and reflecting on learning.
8. Contribute to internal evaluations, IB programme evaluations, and external accreditation processes.
9. Communication
10. Act as the main liaison between Klax International School and the IB.
11. Keep all stakeholders (teachers, leadership, parents, students) informed of PYP developments.
12. Lead curriculum-related parent information sessions and workshops.
13. Ensure access to IB platforms (MyIB) and support their use.
14. Promote the philosophy and practices of the PYP within the Klax community.
15. Professional Development
16. Identify staff training needs and organize professional development aligned with IB and Klax priorities.
17. Ensure all PYP staff are engaged in ongoing IB and Klax-specific training.
18. Encourage peer observations, reflective practice, and professional dialogue.
19. Support new teachers in understanding PYP principles and Klax pedagogy.
20. Curriculum & Assessment
21. Ensure coherent curriculum mapping and documentation, including the Programme of Inquiry and Scope & Sequence documents.
22. Support teachers in developing high-quality unit planners that integrate subject areas.
23. Ensure assessment practices are consistent with IB expectations and Klax assessment principles.
24. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of inquiry-based, student-centered learning.
25. Resource & Documentation Management
26. Maintain up-to-date records of IB communications, programme documentation, and reports.
27. Advise on and support the acquisition and effective use of teaching and learning resources.
28. Oversee timely submission of required documentation to the IB.
29. Teaching Responsibilities
30. Teach a reduced timetable in the Primary School as agreed with the Head of Primary.
31. Model best practices in inquiry-based, student-centered learning.
32. Share responsibility for planning, assessment, and reporting in assigned classes.
33. Professional & Personal Expectations
34. Demonstrate a strong understanding of IB philosophy and Klax's Fraktal pillars.
35. Engage actively in the school's professional learning culture.
36. Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative school climate.
37. Show initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
38. Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues, and parents.
Qualifications & Experience
* University degree in Education or related field (Master's preferred).
* Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in Primary Years.
* Certified IB PYP training (essential).
* Experience as a PYP Coordinator or in a leadership role (desirable).
* Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
* Fluency in English (German language skills an advantage).
Our Offer
* A collaborative, innovative working environment within the Klax International School community.
* Opportunities for professional growth and IB training.
* A school culture rooted in creativity, responsibility, and individualized learning.
* Competitive salary package in accordance with experience and qualificationsPurpose of Role:
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About Klax Gemeinschaftsschule, Berlin
Klax Gemeinschaftsschule, Berlin
Neumannstrasse 13a, Berlin
13189
Germany
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