Head Teacher, Primary Division (Grade 3-5)

ABOUT US

Welcome to Avenues São Paulo! Since our doors opened in August 2018, we've been on a mission to provide a truly transformative educational experience. Through immersive English language learning and dynamic interdisciplinary projects, we prepare our students to become future worldwise leaders uniquely equipped to understand and solve global-scale problems. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues New York, shaping the future of education together. With a vibrant community of over 1100 students, ranging from as young as 18 months old through to graduation, our campus buzzes with a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and state-of-the-art technology. Join us as we embark on a journey of lifelong learning and growth and discover why there's no place quite like Avenues São Paulo.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our Primary Division provides a transformative academic program to engage young minds and promote creative thinking. During grades 1-5, students cultivate independent thinking and deepen their understanding of what it means to be a member of a community, through a curricular emphasis on: language immersion; inquiry-oriented learning, from the self to the world; and interdisciplinary, creativity-enhancing projects.

As the Head Teacher you will:

• Develop and teach curriculum across multiple subjects that engages all learners in meaningful, challenging work that cultivates 21st-century skills
• Ensure that all students achieve key learning outcomes for the grade level, targeting instruction thoughtfully to address individual needs
• Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community
• Collaborate intensively and daily with colleagues to continually improve student learning and school culture
• Deeply connect with students and vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect 
• Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families

ABOUT YOU

• Previous teaching experience in 3-5 grades with a proven track record of student learning
• Strong understanding of and instructional skills teaching through a balanced literacy approach
• Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
• Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educator
• Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning  
• Graduate degree in education, teaching or a related field

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks. 

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.