TEAM
All of our faculty are experienced, highly qualified professionals driven by a strong belief in PSI’s guiding statements.
They are excited about, and committed to, creating the new dynamic learning space and learning experience. This extraordinary team embraces the chance to fulfil multiple roles. This approach is bringing all members of the teaching team even closer to our students, strongly enhancing the culture and community feel.
On the photo: Orientation programme for the teaching team at PSI Kyiv, August 2024.
Experience measured in numbers
Our team's expertise spans various disciplines, ensuring a rich and dynamic learning environment for our students.
88%
Postgraduate degrees
±16
Years of teaching experience
±9
Years of experience delivering IB programmes
67%
International teaching staff, coming from 11 countries
Academic Leadership Team
Faculty
Vera Tymochko
Music Teacher
Vitalii Yukhymenko
Science Teacher, Teaching Partner
Yuliia Ralko
Kindergarten (KG) Homeroon Teacher
Alina Kovalenko
Language & Literature, English as Additional Language (EAL) Teacher
Anna Bilokon
Primary School Arts Teacher
David Burton
MYP, DP Individuals & Societies, Language & Literature Teacher
Ignasi Viladomiu
Spanish Teacher
Joseph Zurro
MYP Mathematics, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Teacher
Marc Nelissen
Kindergarten (KG) Homeroon Teacher
Mariia Terpuhova
MYP Mathematics Teacher
Maria Kachmar
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Michael Yuille
MYP Individuals & Societies Teacher
Natalia Fedosyk
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher
Nataliia Grishyna
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher
Natasha Sennett
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Noel Mall
Secondary Science Teacher
Oleh Moskaiev
Ukrainian Language Teacher, Teaching Partner
Olga Ivanova
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Paul Thompson
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Stanislav Chapala
Design Teacher
Tetiana Isakova
MYP & DP Math Teacher, Service Learning Coordinator
Tetiana Yurchenko
Ukrainian Language Teacher
Valeriia Yermolenko
Primary Physical Education (PE) Teacher, Dance Teacher
Vera Tymochko
Music Teacher
Vitalii Yukhymenko
Science Teacher, Teaching Partner
Yuliia Ralko
Kindergarten (KG) Homeroon Teacher
Alina Kovalenko
Language & Literature, English as Additional Language (EAL) Teacher
Anna Bilokon
Primary School Arts Teacher
David Burton
MYP, DP Individuals & Societies, Language & Literature Teacher
Ignasi Viladomiu
Spanish Teacher
Teaching Partners
Valeriia Yukhymenko
Library Teaching Partner
Yuliia Soloshenko
Teaching Partner
Aida Poltorak
Primary School Teaching Partner
Alina Kolesnikova
Kindergarten Teaching Partner
Inna Bandura
Primary School Teaching Partner
Olena Demchenko
Primary School Teaching Partner
Olha Hordiienko
Library Teaching Partner
Pavlo Vitchenko
Student Learning Support Assistant
Tamara Bondarchuk
Primary School Teaching Partner
Tetiana Pohodina
Primary School Teaching Partner
Valeriia Yukhymenko
Library Teaching Partner
Yuliia Soloshenko
Teaching Partner
Aida Poltorak
Primary School Teaching Partner
Alina Kolesnikova
Kindergarten Teaching Partner
Inna Bandura
Primary School Teaching Partner
Olena Demchenko
Primary School Teaching Partner
Ukrainian School
Valentyna Kachar
Teacher
Olena Kovalenko
Director of the Ukrainian School
Krystyna Lazarenko
Administrative Assistant
Anna Karpenko
Teacher
Daria Burlaka
Teacher
Iryna Nykyforova
Teacher
Kateryna Bilyk
Teacher
Yuliia Shelestova
Teacher
Lesia Sosura
Teacher
Olena Podobied
Teacher
Olha Mykytchuk
Teacher
Svitlana Vorozhbyt
Teacher
Tetiana Harbuzenko
Teacher
Valentyna Kachar
Teacher
Olena Kovalenko
Director of the Ukrainian School
Krystyna Lazarenko
Administrative Assistant
Anna Karpenko
Teacher
Daria Burlaka
Teacher
Operations Leadership Team
Rem Rusanov
Business Manager
Tetiana Dronchak
Admissions Manager
Inna Suslova
Human Resources Manager
Leonid Mogilevskiy
Operations & Security Manager
Nikita Vasyliev
Communications & Marketing Manager
Polina Golubkova
Senior Executive Officer to the Board of Governors
Rem Rusanov
Business Manager
Tetiana Dronchak
Admissions Manager
Inna Suslova
Human Resources Manager
Leonid Mogilevskiy
Operations & Security Manager
Nikita Vasyliev
Communications & Marketing Manager
Polina Golubkova
Senior Executive Officer to the Board of Governors
At PSI, our focus is on every learner as an individual
Inquiry-Based Approach
Our teaching methodology centres around an inquiry-based approach, fostering the development of visible, critical, and design thinking skills among our students.
Real-World Connection
We believe in delivering a curriculum that is not only meaningful and relevant but also engaging by linking it to real-world contexts, thus enhancing the practical application of knowledge.
Adaptability
Recognising the rapid pace of change in the modern world, we are committed to adapting our teaching and learning model to meet the evolving needs of our students effectively.
Belonging
We place a strong emphasis on Belonging, understanding that it is a vital component of our continuous development as an organisation.
Safeguarding Statement
PSI Kyiv is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people in our care.
We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants.
Teachers at PSI must follow the guidelines of the school’s protective behaviour policies and protocols, including reporting any situation that might constitute a health and/or safety hazard to students or school employees.
How to apply?
Local hires
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Application process
Interested candidates should send an application in a timely manner to hr@psi.kyiv.ua. The review of files will begin immediately upon receipt.
Candidates should note that, in the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, PSI reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline mentioned above and to bring the search to a close.
Candidates should email the information requested below as a single document in PDF format. The subject line should read the job title they are applying for and the applicant’s name.
Application should include:
Cover letter of application
CV (generally not more than two-pages)
Educational philosophy detailing beliefs in reference to learning (if applying for a position in faculty)
A list of references (at least 3), including names, positions, current employment and contact email addresses. One of those should be the current line manager/supervisor
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Accreditations
Founded in 1995, PSI Kyiv is the first school in Ukraine that gained authorisation to teach the three International Baccalaureate ® (IB) programmes.
PSI have been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 2003.