Middle School Coordinator

Fundada em 2010 e reconhecida pela International Baccalaureate Organization como IB World School, a Beacon School recebe estudantes da Educação Infantil ao Ensino Médio, contando com cerca de 1.350 alunos.

Nossa missão é oferecer uma educação internacional bilíngue aberta ao mundo e, ao mesmo tempo, valorizar nossas raízes brasileiras. Em um ambiente acolhedor, entusiasta e respeitoso, a Beacon oferece uma educação academicamente desafiadora baseada na investigação com o objetivo de formar cidadãos responsáveis que acreditam na diversidade como uma oportunidade para enriquecer seu desenvolvimento, bem como o da nossa sociedade.

Em 2023, os alunos da primeira turma da Beacon se graduaram com dupla certificação - conclusão do Ensino Médio nacional e o internacionalmente reconhecido Diploma Programme, aptos a ingressar nas melhores universidades do Brasil e do exterior.

A escola tem um ambiente dinâmico de trabalho, onde cada vez mais as equipes administrativas e pedagógicas trabalham de forma integrada em prol do aluno, centro de todas as decisões da Beacon.

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A Beacon prioriza a contratação de profissionais motivados e comprometidos com o planejamento em equipe, reflexão e evolução de sua prática. A escola reconhece a diferença que um bom colaborador faz na vida de um aluno. Por isso, promovemos ações para criar um ambiente de trabalho positivo, desafiador, respeitoso, e investimos constantemente na formação profissional de nossa equipe.

Diversidade, Equidade e Inclusão

Se você busca uma oportunidade em nossa instituição, saiba que valorizamos a diversidade em todas as suas formas. Encorajamos a candidatura de pessoas com deficiência, de diferentes origens étnicas, culturais, religiões, de gênero e orientações sexuais. Junte-se a nós neste compromisso de promover um ambiente acolhedor, diverso e inclusivo.

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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.

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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.

Student Centricity & Wellbeing

• 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.

Family Communication & Transition 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.

Teamwork, Operations & Professional Growth

• 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.