Primary School Teacher

ABOUT HYPHA

HYPHA is an innovative and specialized international school nestled in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park with a unique offering. We blend an evidence-informed, innovative approach to academics with nature immersion, in a warm and nurturing setting.

HYPHA believes that both knowledge and skills are needed to enable students to succeed in an increasingly complex world. We bring together established evidence-based methods with innovative approaches to prepare our students to meet the challenges of this era.  

PRIMARY TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and projects aligned with the Cambridge curriculum both indoors and outdoors.
• Create engaging lessons to involve students of all abilities that cultivate real-world problem-solving skills.
• Use a mix of resources to enhance the student’s exploration of the topic.
• Creativity in modifying some lessons for outdoor learning.
• Use different teaching methods, including whole class, group work, demonstrations, experiments and play, to motivate and encourage interacting in the class.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring that every student experiences a personalized program.
• Use a variety of formative assessment methods to measure student learning and progress.
• Monitor and assess progress through routine use of verbal and written feedback linked directly to learning objectives.
• Reflect on their practice to identify areas for improvement.
• Participate actively in ongoing professional learning.
• Use effective classroom management techniques aligned with conscious displine principles, to withhold an environment of respect for each other and the resources.
• Prepare end of term reports and meet with parents.
• Dedicate time to connect with each individual child
• Provide regular updates to parents about the progress of each child
• Develop and run some after-care classes
• Invoke a positive and joyful learning atmosphere that leads learners to value being at school and feel part of this learning community.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, a recognized teaching certification and relevant teaching experience to qualify
• Minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience
• Native-Level English speaker
• Enjoy connecting with nature and getting hands dirty!
• Experience working with a culturally and linguistically diverse student body
• Dedication to learning, reflecting and developing the craft of teaching 
• A passion for educational excellence and an alignment with the values of Hypha. 
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Being enthusiastic, having imagination and a caring nature
• Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace growth and learning  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with inquiry-based educational programs, preferably with IB or Cambridge Global Perspectives
• Experience with implementing active learning with a project-based approach
• Experience with positive or conscious discipline approaches

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualificiations.
• The thrill of a start-up, where everyone helps to build a unique learning environment
• High quality training, guidance, and on-going support 
• Frequent feedback, ongoing coaching and professional learning
• A beautiful, uplifting environment
• A chance to make a difference in the world of education