Lower Elementary Homeroom Teacher

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

The Metropolitan School of Panama is a leading international school in Panama City, serving students from Early Childhood 3 through 12th grade. With a student body of approximately 800 students representing 45 nationalities and a faculty of 120 internationally experienced educators, our diverse and inclusive community is one of our greatest strengths.

OUR HISTORY

Founded in 2011, The Metropolitan School of Panama was established with a clear vision of delivering academic excellence through outstanding teaching, small class sizes, and a nurturing, inspiring environment where every student is empowered to thrive.

Reporting to: ES Principal 

Job Purpose 

To foster a collaborative, inquirydriven learning environment that supports the aims and philosophy of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and promotes the holistic development of all learners. 

Key Responsibilities 

Engagement & Professional Conduct 

• Build positive, professional relationships with academic and administrative olleagues, students, and families. 

• Contribute actively to meetings, collaborative planning sessions. And school initiatives. Attend wider community and school events held each year. 

• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and represent the school’s values and beliefs in all settings. 

Teaching & Learning 

• Plan and facilitate engaging, conceptdriven, inquirybased learning experiences aligned with PYP expectations. 

• Maintain high expectations for student behavior and create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning community. 

• Collaborate closely with instructional colleagues within and across grade levels and subject areas to ensure coherent, transdisciplinary learning.. 

• Use varied and differentiated, teaching strategies that promote curiosity, critical thinking, student agency and support students in meeting their full potential. 

Planning & Assessment 

• Co-plan units of inquiry and integrate subject areas to support transdisciplinary learning. 

• Use assessment data and formative assessment (AfL) practices to guide instruction and support individual learner needs. 

• Provide timely, constructive feedback that helps students reflect on and extend their learning. 

• Use student data to effectively inform differentiation strategies to target diverse learning needs within the classroom.. 

Professional Growth 

• Engage in continuous professional learning related to IB pedagogy and school priorities. 

• Reflect on teaching practices and contribute to a culture of growth and improvement. 

• Understand and uphold school policies, procedures, and professional expectations. 

Professional Requirements 

• Qualified teacher with at least two years of teaching experience. 

• Strong understanding of inquirybased and transdisciplinary learning. 

• Experience in international or bilingual settings (preferred). 

• Ability to collaborate effectively, analyze student data to inform teaching, and use technology confidently. 

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

Safeguarding & School Policies 

• Complete required safeguarding training and uphold child protection standards. 

• Follow all MET policies, including those related to health, safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct. 

Additional Expectations 

• Model the school’s values and contribute positively to the school community. 

• Demonstrate flexibility, integrity, initiative, and strong timemanagement skills. 

• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication with all stakeholders. 

• Support the smooth operation of the division by actively contributing to the supervision of students, mantaining appropriate ratios in all ssettings. 

• Thrive in a culturally diverse environment, bringing curiosity, respect, and inclusivity to every interaction with students, families, and staff.

THE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF PANAMA POLICY AND PROCEDURE 

The post holder is required to actively follow and abide by all MET policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Safer Recruitment and Child Protection, and will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations. 

If the duties and responsibilities should change during time, the job description would be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder. The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of this job description as requested by the line manager or Head of Department.