MYP INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES AND DP PSYCHOLOGY

The MYP Individuals and Societies & DP Psychology Teacher inspires students to explore human experience,

systems, and connections across time and place. This teacher cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical

understanding through inquiry-based learning in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).

As part of an international school community in Laos, the teacher helps students make meaningful connections between global issues and local Lao contexts, fostering intercultural understanding and a sense of shared responsibility. The successful candidate nurtures belonging, empowers students to engage with complexity and difference, and supports the school’s mission to develop compassionate, reflective, and active global citizens.

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the IB MYP and DP frameworks.

• Integrate global perspectives and Lao contexts into learning to deepen conceptual understanding.

• Design and assess learning experiences that emphasize inquiry, critical thinking, and ethical reflection.

• Use a range of instructional strategies and technologies to support diverse learners and empower student agency.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure alignment, coherence, and innovation across programs.

Student Wellbeing and Belonging

• Build strong, caring relationships with students, contributing to a culture where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

• Serve as a mentor, advisor, or homeroom teacher supporting students’ social-emotional wellbeing and academic growth.

• Model empathy, respect, and intercultural understanding in daily interactions.

• Create inclusive classroom environments that honor and celebrate diverse identities and perspectives.

Professional Responsibilities

• Engage actively in professional learning, curriculum development, and collaborative planning.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects, service learning, and experiential learning opportunities.

• Support the school’s strategic priorities, including embracing innovation and excellence in learning, pursuing sustainability, and shaping, sharing, and celebrating our story.

• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues to support learning and community connection.

• Bachelor’s degree inPsychology, History, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Valid teaching qualification/certification.

• Minimum two years of teaching experience, preferably within the IB MYP Individuals and Societies and/or DP Psychology frameworks.

• Experience in international or intercultural education preferred.

• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning, assessment for learning, and concept-based curriculum design.

• Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and global citizenship.

• Passionate about developing globally minded, ethical, and reflective learners.

• Culturally responsive and respectful of the Lao host culture and diverse school community.

• Collaborative, adaptable, and reflective in practice.

• Dedicated to fostering belonging, sustainability, and innovation in learning.

VALUES

At Vientiane International School, we value diversity, inclusivity, respect for others, integrity, responsibility, empathy, and compassion. The ideal candidate should share these values and attitudes while also being committed to promoting student wellbeing through individualized support that fosters social-emotional growth and academic success.