Personal Project Coordinator

Vacancy details

Reference

2024-154  

Publication end date

16/12/2024

Introduction

 

The Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS) is the oldest international school in the Greater Zurich Area and a proud IB World School. Nestled in the charming village of Zumikon, near a picturesque nature reserve and just 10 km from Zurich’s historic old town, ICS has been building a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community for over six decades.

 
At ICS, we inspire and challenge students to achieve their personal potential, pursue their passions, and develop their responsibilities in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

 

Secondary School

This position is exclusively open to current ICS teachers.

 

Job Summary


We are seeking a Personal Project Coordinator to lead and support the delivery of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Personal Project at our Secondary School. This role includes fostering collaboration, providing training, and ensuring effective communication between students, staff, and parents. The role will be allocated three teaching periods for its responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities

 

  • Providing initial and on-going training/professional development for ICS students and teachers.
  • Providing information and guidelines to students and staff that is readily accessible.
  • Using technology to enhance the learning of students and supervisors.
  • Conducting clinics/workshops for students and PP supervisors.
  • Ensuring effective and regular communication regarding the PP to students, staff and parents.
  • Coordinating the logistics of matching students and Personal Project supervisors.
  • Coordinating the assessment of the personal project 
    Launching of the Personal Project in May/June for the following year.

The successful candidate will have:

We value individuals who are:

  • Adaptive and imaginative
  • Student-centered and empathetic
  • Collaborative and motivated
  • Mission-driven and resilient
  • Confident communicators with a passion for research and learning

Terms and Conditions

 

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Applications should be addressed to:

Submit your application via our website, including:

  • Letter of application.
  • Statement of your personal educational philosophy.
  • Detailed resume/CV.
  • Please address applications in PDF format. 

Planned start date:

01/08/2025

Please apply by:

15/12/2024

Job ID:

Personal Project Coordinator