Vacancy details

Division: Middle School

Reports to: Upper School Principal

Contract: full-time, school year 2022-23

Start date: 1 July 2022

 

Basic Qualifications and Requirements:

• Maintains teacher certification from an accredited institution.

• Has a minimum of two years of experience in teaching IB MYP English Language and Literature (required).

• Has experience teaching a Yearbook class and leading students through the publication process of a school-wide yearbook; has knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; has experience with photography.

• Has experience teaching Middle School (required).

• Demonstrates understanding of the school curriculum and participates in curriculum review and design.

• Plans units and teaches classes following the MYP framework.

• Provides timely feedback to students and utilizes a data driven approach to teaching and learning.

• Uses a wide range of technologies and creative teaching styles.

• Maintains up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, syllabus and reports.

• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with subject area teachers planning lessons, sharing resources, and cross grading. 

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to 21st Century learning.

• Attends curriculum planning meetings, faculty meetings and department meetings.

• Keeps parents informed about student progress by writing academic progress reports.

• Keeps abreast of developments in the curriculum by reading current literature and syllabus updates and participating in professional development opportunities offered by the school. 

• Contributes to enhancing boarding school life for our students by supervising a club or coaching a sport.

• Serves on committees that review school policies and procedures.

• Is enthusiastic and resourceful in creating meaningful learning experiences for high school students.

• Is a positive and collaborative member of the school community in all interactions with colleagues and students.

• Possesses ability to be adaptable and flexible.

 

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