The posting
The Elementary Assistant Principal - PYP Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and instructional leadership across the Elementary School. This role is responsible for driving the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum, leading data-driven instructional practices and collaborating with the Elementary School Principal to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Leadership, Management & Operations
- Collaborate with the Elementary School Principal to drive implementation of the School’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
- Serve as the acting Elementary Principal in the absence of the Principal.
- Partner with the Principal to create master schedules, including recess and lunch coverage.
- Lead, motivate, and evaluate elementary faculty, instructional assistants, and staff while fostering a professional campus climate.
- Plan and facilitate regular staff development sessions during weekly meeting slots and designated PD days.
- Play an active role in the Professional Growth Process by supporting teachers to create goals and by observing their teaching.
2. Curriculum Leadership and PYP Coordination
- Lead the inquiry-based teaching, learning, and assessment cycle for all elementary teachers and instructional assistants.
- Oversee the design, documentation, and continuous refinement of the Programme of Inquiry and Units of Inquiry.
- Lead the Elementary School’s accreditation journey, manage IB documentation, and maintain full compliance with IB PYP standards.
- Onboard and support staff with core curriculum initiatives (including PYP, Toddle, Fundations, Tiered Systems of Support etc).
3. Admissions
- Support the ES Principal in the Admissions process for new students.
- In the absence of the ES Principal, welcome new families and students.
4. Data, Assessment & Reporting
- Cultivate a data-driven school culture using toolsets (Data Trackers, MAP, Portfolios) to inform decision-making and elevate student outcomes.
- Establish and communicate guidelines, timelines, and proofreading expectations for student progress reporting.
- Organize and coordinate reporting milestones, including Toddle updates, Student-Led Conferences, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Integrate feedback from accreditation and IB reports to refine long-term curriculum goals.
- Ensure written reports are up-to-date for each grade and subject to reflect current units of inquiry and subject standards.
- Support the ES Principal with proofreading reports before they are sent to parents.
5. Communication & Community Engagement
- Maintain close communication with the ES Principal and whole school leadership team through scheduled meetings.
- Lead parent workshops to increase community understanding of inquiry-based learning, the PYP, and the PYP Exhibition (PYPX).
- Partner with Communications and Marketing to showcase student learning, highlight events, and integrate local community resources into units of inquiry.
- Cultivate positive, visible relationships with students, parents, and faculty, so all community members feel seen, heard, and valued.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience: Proven experience in elementary school leadership and extensive experience as an IB PYP educator or coordinator.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of inquiry pedagogy, EAL integration, standardized testing data (MAP), and IB authorization requirements.
- Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, crisis management, team-building, organization and data-analysis skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse school community.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Experience with Singapore Math would be an advantage.
- Fluency in English is required. A conversational level of French would be an advantage.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
ISD offers an initial two-year renewable contract, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: October 15th, 2026.
The deadline for applications is October 15th, 2026. Candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest and the requested materials listed below as early as possible, as the Search Committee reserves the right to close the selection process at any time if the right candidate is found. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The appointment of the new Elementary Assistant Principal - PYP Coordinator will be made following reference and background checks. Candidates should be available to start in August 2027. Candidates should send the information listed below to [email protected] as a single pdf file attached to an email, subject line Elementary Assistant Principal.
- A letter of application, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the Elementary Assistant Principal - PYP Coordinator position at ISD.
- A current résumé.
- List of references and/or agencies where confidential references are stored.



