IB PYP Coordinator - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

About the Opportunity
A dynamic education innovator in the K-12 international curriculum space, we empower schools across India to deliver immersive, inquiry-led learning through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Our coordinators design and lead curriculum implementation, mentor teachers, and elevate student outcomes through collaborative, standards-aligned pedagogy. We work with forward-thinking institutions to build future-ready classrooms grounded in the IB learner profile. Role & Responsibilities

• Lead PYP implementation across grade levels, ensuring alignment with IB philosophy, scope & sequence, and assessment frameworks.


• Coach and mentor homeroom and specialist teachers on inquiry-based pedagogy, concept-driven planning, and transdisciplinary learning.


• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions, moderation cycles, and unit review processes to maintain curriculum integrity and rigor.


• Design and deliver professional development workshops focused on IB Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) and learner profile attributes.


• Oversee student assessment systems—formative, summative, and exhibition—ensuring validity, reliability, and alignment with IB rubrics.


• Act as the school’s IB liaison, managing documentation, audits, and communication with the IB Regional Office and internal stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must-Have


• IB PYP authorization experience or active candidacy status


• IB PYP Certificate or equivalent professional development credential


• Proficiency in IB curriculum frameworks (planning, assessment, ATL)


• Experience mentoring teachers on inquiry-based and concept-driven instruction


• Strong knowledge of IB learner profile and approaches to learning (ATL)


• Experience leading professional learning communities (PLCs) and collaborative planning

• Preferred


• Experience with IB curriculum mapping tools (e.g., ManageBac)


• Facilitation experience with IB workshops or regional events


• Background in international schools or multi-cultural educational settings

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on student-centered learning


• Opportunity to shape PYP culture across schools in dynamic educational markets


• Professional growth through IB network access and regional leadership exposure