About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate and reflective Elementary School Teacher to join the International School of Curitiba as a temporary maternity leave substitute.In this role, you will support the continuity of learning and student wellbeing by creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and purposeful classroom environment.Working collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues, you will contribute to a learning experience grounded in ISC's commitment to Modern Learning, our Mission Everyone Learning Everywhere, and our Vision Teaching for the Future.This is an opportunity to join a collaborative international school community and make a meaningful contribution to students' learning, growth, and sense of belonging during the teacher's leave period.

• Plan and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with curriculum expectations and ISC's Modern Learning approach.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where students feel valued, connected, and supported.
• Differentiate learning intentionally in response to students' individual strengths, needs, interests, and learning profiles.
• Use assessment and relevant learning data to inform planning, instruction, and student support.
• Provide timely, specific, and actionable feedback that supports student growth and learning.
• Foster student agency, independence, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and resilience.
• Establish clear classroom routines and expectations that promote positive learning behaviors and student responsibility.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students and demonstrate genuine care for their individual needs and development.
• Communicate proactively with families regarding student learning, progress, wellbeing, and next steps.
• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues, specialists, support staff, and school leadership to support a coherent learning experience for students.
• Participate in professional learning and reflect on teaching practice to support continuous improvement.
• Contribute positively to the wider ISC community and uphold the school's commitment to Teaching for the Future.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Pedagogy, or a related teaching qualification.
• Valid teaching qualification/licensure.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Previous experience teaching elementary-aged students.
• Ability to design and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and respond to diverse student learning needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environments.

• Experience in an international, bilingual, or multicultural school environment.
• Experience with inquiry-based, student-centered, or Modern Learning approaches.
• Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and differentiation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Education or a related field.
• Familiarity with educational technology and its purposeful integration into learning.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

The International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a non-profit international school and a diverse, multicultural community where people come together to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
At ISC, we believe that our people are at the heart of our community. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported, while having opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Collaboration, meaningful relationships, continuous learning, and a genuine sense of belonging are an important part of the experience of working at ISC.
We are inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s Ideal Team Player and value people who are humble, hungry, and people smart, individuals who care about others, take ownership, embrace challenges, and are eager to contribute to a strong and collaborative community.
Our vision, Teaching for the Future, and our mission, Everyone Learning Everywhere, reflect our commitment to continuous growth and learning. They shape not only what we do, but how we work together: with curiosity, purpose, openness, and a belief that there is always something new to learn and someone from whom we can learn.
Working at ISC means being part of a community that cares about people, values different perspectives, and grows together.