PYP Coordinator - September 2025
Job Description
GEMS International School Cairo (GISC) is looking for outstanding
PYP Coordinator to join our team from August/September 2025
The PYP coordinator at GISC serves to ensure the highest level of fidelity to the IB PYP program from Pre-K through Grade 5 (PYP 1-8). He/she will oversee transdisciplinary and grade level planning, assist teachers with the development of units of inquiry, regularly audit teachers’ submissions and communications on our LMS (Toddle), and act as the school’s liaison with the IB organization in matters related to updating program and training, authorization, and all other PYP-related communication.
Responsibilities will include direct supervision of specialist area teachers (World Languages, Art, Music, PHE, Design Tech) serving all PYP grades, excluding Arabic.
The PYP coordinator will also liaise with the MYP and DP coordinators to ensure a strong curriculum sequence and successful student transition.
GISC is a fully authorized IB continuum school.
Skills
Required Qualifications
Degree certification in addition to a certified teaching qualification, such as a valid US Teaching/leadership license or equivalent Master’s in education Minimum 3 years of previous experience as PYP Coordinator in a strong IB international school Minimum 5 years teaching experience International school experience, within the IB is a plus In-depth knowledge and experience in PYP
Application and Interview:
To apply, please share a one-page maximum application letter that clarifies your suitability for the role. Please also share your CV including 3 references. Please note that candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as we reserve the right to appoint the right person prior to the closing date.
The safeguarding of our students is at the core of all that we do. All appointments are conditional upon:
Acceptable police checks (or equivalent) from the country of origin and from all countries in which you have worked Appropriate references from your current and previous employers, which may be corroborated by personal phone calls made to each
Job Location Cairo, Egypt Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Years of Experience Min: 3
GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CAIRO
Education Cairo, Egypt Inaugurated in 2022, GEMS International School Cairo, a proud member of the renowned GEMS global network, unveiled its specially designed campus featuring state-of-the-art technology. We place utmost importance on fostering inclusivity and diversity among our students while also arming them with technology-oriented skills for their future. Our primary goal is to nurture the development o... f our students into influential citizens of the world.
