The PYP EAL Specialist will design and deliver high-impact English language development through a blend of push-in co-teaching, small-group intervention, and short-cycle progress monitoring—ensuring every child accesses a rich, inquiry-driven PYP curriculum. The role partners closely with classroom teachers, the PYP Coordinator, and families to build a whole-school culture of language-rich learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-plan & co-teach with homeroom/specialist teachers to embed language objectives in unit plans and daily lessons, aligned with the IB PYP framework.
• Differentiate instruction using WIDA ELD, SIOP, and other research-based models.
• Screen, place, and monitor students using diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.
• Track progress with short data cycles and communicate growth.
• Coach teachers in language-development strategies.
• Partner with families to support literacy at home.
• Contribute to IB documentation and evaluation requirements.
• Uphold child-protection and inclusion policies.

Background Experiences

• Proven success accelerating literacy for early/primary multilingual learners.
• Experience applying co-teaching models effectively in primary settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers and families to support language development.
• Familiarity with international school or IB PYP environments preferred.

Professional & Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field plus a recognized ESL/EAL qualification.
• Fluency with WIDA/CEFR-aligned progressions and assessment tools.
• Knowledge of research-based instructional models for multilingual learners (SIOP, GLAD, etc.).
• IB PYP training or experience is highly desirable.
• Bahasa Indonesia proficiency for effective family partnership is an advantage.

Expertise & Competencies

• Ability to embed language-development strategies into inquiry-based PYP learning.
• Strong data-literacy skills with short-cycle progress monitoring.
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills for teachers in language-rich practices.
• Commitment to inclusive education and child-centered learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse families and staff.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Commitment to IB values within the Pancasila framework, recognizing the needs of children in a mining industrial community.
• Work collaboratively with PYP teachers, the PYP Coordinator, and the Principal.
• Provide both push-in and small-group interventions tailored to student needs.
• Engage families in literacy support through workshops, resources, and regular communication.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, PLCs, and IB evaluation processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling student records and growth data.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in best practices for multilingual education.