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Early Years English Teacher (IB PYP)

Silicon Valley International School

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#Bilingual Immersion
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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$83,403 - $126,672 / YEARPosted 5 days agoCloses Sep 20

Location

Menlo Park, California

Salary

$83,403 - $126,672 / YEAR

Market context

California IB PYP early years teaching role

California schools with IB PYP early years programs often look for teachers who can support inquiry-based learning and work in bilingual settings, so qualified candidates may see steady interest. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of early years teaching experience, and strongly prefers IB PYP and bilingual school experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show early childhood classroom experience and PYP familiarity.

Quick overview

The teacher facilitates learning in bilingual classrooms by establishing student relationships and organizing the learning environment. They are responsible for implementing the PYP framework through inquiry-based teaching and collaborating with multi-language program teachers.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of teaching experience with early years children. Experience with the IB PYP framework and bilingual school environments is strongly preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCollaborationLesson planningClassroom managementCurriculum developmentEarly childhood educationBilingual educationStudent assessmentIntercultural communicationInquiry-based teachingPYP framework implementation

Job description

  • Summary of the position The Early Years English Teacher works across our Chinese, French, and German bilingual classrooms to help inspire a foundational love for learning.
  • They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by their organization of learning resources and the classroom learning environment.
  • They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude.
  • They assess and record progress and document the learning journey.
  • They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further.
  • PYP Teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.
  • The Early Years English Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve, as well as be experienced with teaching at the Elementary school level.
  • They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and be accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.
  • The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the PYP framework, while also ensuring foundational skill acquisition, and collaborating extensively with Chinese, English, French, and German program teachers.
  • Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule.
  • INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning.
  • Our Guiding Principles We emphasize inquiry-based learning to foster intellectual curiosity and encourage depth of knowledge and thought.
  • We focus on academic depth and rigor, instilling confidence to tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
  • We celebrate diversity on a daily basis through our bilingual immersion programs and our commitment to the IB learner profile.
  • We are honest, respectful, inclusive, and we take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
  • We pursue service and impact whenever and wherever we are.

Our C.O.R.E. Values Community

We respect, support, and collaborate to achieve results greater than we could ever reach individually.

Openness

We appreciate different cultures and perspectives by communicating honestly and without bias.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid sick leave
  • Professional development
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • School breaks
  • Summer break

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Silicon Valley International School

The International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) is an independent, co-ed nursery-8th grade Mandarin Chinese and French bilingual school with two Palo Alto campuses. Since 1979, ISTP has been a leader in bilingual education and boasts a naturally global and diverse community. In...

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IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
HQPalo Alto, CA
Founded1979

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of teaching experience Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to meet requirements for a sponsored J-1 teacher exchange visa Experience working with Early Years school-aged children Experience with the PYP and in bilingual schools is strongly preferred Compensation and benefits Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year is $83,403 (BA Step 3) to $126,672 (PhD Step 23). The compensation and benefits mentioned herein are applicable to full-time employees. We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program 10 days paid sick leave 2 days paid time off 7 days paid holidays during the school year Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with school mission 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service We’d love to hear from you! If you feel that this position aligns with your skills and experiences, we encourage you to submit your application. Please include your resume, a well-crafted cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications, and the contact information for two professional references who can speak to your abilities and work ethic. We look forward to reviewing your application! Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.

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