Primary School Homeroom Teacher (f/m/d) - Maternity/Parental Leave Replacment

Introduction

BBIS has an opening for a Primary School Homeroom Teacher (f/m/d)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

The Primary School Homeroom Teacher plays a key role in delivering high-quality teaching within an inclusive, inquiry-driven international school environment. Working within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the teacher designs engaging learning experiences that are conceptually driven, student centered and responsive to the diverse strengths and needs of learners.

1. Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the IB PYP framework and concept-based inquiry.
• Design units and lessons that activate prior knowledge, develop conceptual understanding, and promote deep thinking.
• Implement Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop to support differentiated, student-centred literacy instruction.
• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to proactively plan for learner variability and remove barriers to learning.

2. Assessment, Differentiation and Student Support

• Plan, assess, and report against clear learning outcomes using a balance of formative and summative assessment practices.
• Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of academic, social, and emotional needs, including through intentional conferring with students.
• Use a range of data sources to inform instruction and identify next steps for learning.
• Work collaboratively within an inclusive, Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) informed environment, using data to plan, review, and adjust supports for all learners.

3. Collaboration and Professionalism

• Collaborate closely with grade-level colleagues, learning support teachers, EAL teachers, and specialists.
• Engage in co-teaching, team teaching, and shared planning to strengthen learning outcomes and support diverse learners.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with families as partners in learning.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative professional culture focused on reflection and continuous improvement.

4. Learning Environment and Student Wellbeing

• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported, and ready to learn.
• Promote and manage behaviour using a Positive Behaviour approach, with an emphasis on teaching social skills, self-regulation, and problem-solving.
• Use Positive Behaviour strategies to support respectful relationships, emotional regulation, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Encourage student agency, voice, and shared responsibility for learning and behaviour within clear, consistent expectations.

YOUR QUALIFICATION

Required

• Recognised teaching qualification in Primary Education
• Experience with inquiry-based pedagogy
• Demonstrated experience using workshop model for teaching and learning
• Experience working in multicultural and multilingual environments
• High level of English proficiency

Preferred

• Experience in international or IB World Schools
• Strong understanding and application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Professional Competencies

• Student-centred, reflective teaching practice grounded in inquiry and continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Collaborative, flexible, and solution- and growth-focused mindset
• High levels of initiative, professionalism, and adaptability in a dynamic school environment
• Commitment to inclusive education and educating the whole child
• Ability to promote empathy, respect, and positive relationships within the school community
• Positive outlook, resilience, and a sense of humour
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the BBIS values, mission, and vision in daily practice

Important: Before beginning the employment at BBIS, the following documents must be submitted:

• Proof of immunity against measles, which must have been confirmed by a doctor if you were born after 1970. Alternatively, a medical certificate of medical contraindication can be provided.
• The original certificate of the highest obtained (university) degree
• An extended certificate of conduct that must not be older than six months.

These documents are required to comply with legal and internal employment regulations.

OUR OFFER

Location: Kelinmachnow
Contract type: fixed-term contract for the purpose of a maternity/parental leave replacement
Full-Time: 30 teaching hours per week / 40 working hours per week
Current salary range: €55,059 - €61.884,91 gross/year (full-time, based on experience/qualifications)
Planned contract duration: 01.08.2026 until 31.07.2027 (end of the contract is dependent on the length of the maternity/parental leave of the current job holder)
Contract start date: 1. August 2026

Grow with us in a diverse, supportive team:

• Structured onboarding and peer mentoring for new hires
• Funded IB workshops, annual professional development budget
• Clear path to lead teacher, Head of Department, or IB Coordinator roles
• A diverse faculty of international colleagues from various countries
• Regular team-building events, staff socials, and open feedback culture
• Inclusive ethos: explicit commitment to diversity, equity, anti-racism, and safeguarding
• You will empower students and colleagues, aligned with BBIS values of inclusion, innovation, and global citizenship.