SAFEGUARDING: Aligned with the recommendations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
POSITION TITLE: Middle/High School Science Teacher
REPORTS TO: Head of English Program
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree in Education or, a degree in Science with a Teacher Certification/License or PGCE
A Master’s degree in education is preferred.
Candidates should have at least 1 year of full-time professional teaching experience.
Experience in student-centered, project-based learning is preferred.
The strength of academic background, professional experience, interview performance, and references will be considered during the selection process.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Visa/work permit sponsored, including spouse and up to 2 dependents
• Paid personal leave days and public holidays
• Reimbursed flight ticket (if any for overseas hires)
• KPI (Key Performance Index) bonuses
• The 11th salary as a bonus for the completion of 10 working months
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing support for new teachers, such as airport pickup, bank assistance, phone set-up, etc.
• Tuition discount for up to 2 children
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Support the mission and vision of our organization and schools.
• Be passionate about teaching students.
• Set high goals for our students and themselves.
• Work tirelessly to attain these high goals.
• Have strong knowledge and skills in their content area and in the art of teaching.
• Be strong analytical and critical thinkers, willing to engage in debate discourse.
• Be ready to be part of a collaborative team.
• Be open to receiving coaching and support.
• Demonstrate initiative, persistence, and resiliency.
• Be results oriented.
• Be reflective listeners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLANNING AND PREPARATION:
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the content area, instructional pedagogy, and project-based learning.
• Incorporate knowledge of students’ needs including academic abilities, developmental strengths or challenges, language, and culture into the implementation of instructional activities.
• Implement interventions, accommodations, and modifications as needed.
• Set instructional outcomes that are appropriately challenging, clear, sequenced, and aligned vertically and horizontally within and across content.
• Complete lesson plans based on the innovative, project-based curriculum as per the direction of the Head of the English Program.
• Incorporate a variety of instructional resources into teaching and learning, including materials provided by the school curriculum and outside materials to support enrichment.
• Implement a project-based, innovative curriculum design based on well-structured units that include purposeful hands-on activities, appropriate materials, and grouping that meets the individual needs of students in the classroom.
• Use assessment to inform planning and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individual remediation and/or enrichment learning.
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:
• Develop and maintain strong, respectful, and productive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Create a student-centered learning environment where the focus of instruction is on the students to be autonomous, and independent, and to place the responsibility for learning in their hands.
• Create a classroom culture that supports respectful teacher-to-student, student-to-student, and student- to-teacher communication.
• Maintain a classroom that communicates high expectations, the value of content, and the importance of quality student work as demonstrated through the display of quality student work and instruction.
• Develop and maintain a well-managed and well-organized classroom where there are clear structures, routines, and organization that support safety and learning. -Demonstrate a clearly defined plan for maintaining student behavior that includes clear expectations, ongoing monitoring of behavior, and appropriate responses to misbehavior.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and supports the needs of a variety of learning activities.
INSTRUCTION:
• Deliver student-centered instruction that communicates a clear purpose, and process, and is highly engaging for students.
• Direct spoken and written language toward students that is correct, and incorporates new words and concepts to stretch student vocabulary.
• Actively engage students with high-quality questions that emphasize higher-order thinking skills while allowing for sufficient wait time.
• Encourage and engage students in relevant conversations during instruction where students demonstrate leadership and allow for a variety of voices to be -heard.
• Design and implement activities and assignments that cognitively engage students while allowing for adaptation and ownership to meet students’ individual needs.
• Utilize grouping (mixed-ability or same-ability depending upon the task and focus) to support classroom learning.
• Actively monitor student understanding and performance within and beyond the classroom to inform planning and instruction.
• Provide regular feedback to students that is constructive and supports growth and improvement.
• Develop systems and processes that allow students to self-assess and improve performance on tasks.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to adjust lessons to meet the needs of students while also maintaining persistence in finding effective learning strategies that will support student success.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrate appropriate reflection on the effectiveness of lessons or units to inform future instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of completion of student assignments, student progress/grades/rubrics, and non-instructional records needed to support teaching and the functioning of the school.
• Involve students in monitoring, interpreting, and acting on feedback.
• Communicate with parents or guardians on a regular basis in regard to course expectations, instructional program, and student progress (positive feedback and concerns).
• Engage parents by getting them involved in the school community or by attending school events.
• Participate positively in the school community by building strong and productive professional relationships, engaging in a culture of inquiry focused on school or student improvement, providing service to the school, and by participating in school projects and special events.
• Actively initiate and engage in opportunities to grow professionally including but not limited to participation in professional development, instructional coaching, and feedback from colleagues or administration.
• Provide service to the profession and fellow teachers by assisting other educators and seeking to contribute to the advancement of the profession.
• Demonstrate professionalism by conducting oneself with integrity, ethics, provision of service, and advocacy for students and families.
• Participate in team or departmental decision-making by maintaining an open mind and acting in the best interests of students.
• Comply with campus, school, and district regulations.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Refer students that are struggling academically, socially, emotionally, or academically to the school-based intervention team.
• Complete school-based documentation in a timely manner including but not limited to interim reports, report cards, student logs, incident reports, etc.
• Provide supervision for students at all assigned times during the school day.
• Accept responsibility for the completion of a minimum of one additional duty and an advisory course.
• Any additional duties assigned at the discretion of their supervisor.
