English Language teacher – MYP

23 نوفمبر، 2022

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Job Purpose

The IB MYP English Language teacher is responsible for implementing and teaching the Middle school students according to the International Baccalaureate curriculum, being the learner, motivator and communicator who provides a professional expertise, and high-quality teaching and learning.

The teacher provides, leads, and facilitates diverse and effective learning experiences using a range of methods in a supportive and positive climate across the school. Delivering a coherent, balanced, integrated, inquiry-based program and preparing students for international programs in a stimulating, challenging and well-organized learning environment, collaborating with other teachers to contribute students’ success.

Roles & responsibilities:

Working independently and collaboratively to design and refine curriculum.
Planning collaboratively units of inquiry that correlate with the departments’ scope and sequence and the IB requirements and guidelines.
Revising the departments overview and scope and sequence.
Collaborating with teachers to contribute students’ success.
Delivering high quality lessons within the IB framework to meet the individual needs of all students.
Using teaching methods, engaging students, and stimulating intellectual curiosity by including the use of effective questioning, presentation, and resources.
Creating diverse, challenging and engaging learning experiences for all students.
Contributing to the enrichment of learning engagements.
Motivating students to perform at their best through differentiated instructions and using varieties of styles.
Monitoring students’ performance and progress to enhance their understanding and master skills through effective assessment.
Nurturing meaningful relationships with students and providing the individual attention they need.
Communicating regularly and constructively with students and parents.
Setting high expectations for student’s behavior, establishing and maintaining a good standard of behavior management through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
Teaching related classes, per the full-time teaching load specified by the MOE instructions.
Having the ability and willingness for online and/or in a hybrid context teaching and learning, as necessary
Maintaining records of students' work and progress through Learning
Working as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations within the school.
Communicating, where necessary with parents and external bodies, following school policies.
Attending school events, workshops, Student-Led conferences
Attending IB authorized training and staying current with all relevant changes to the IB guide
Attending weekly department meetings.
Carrying out any other duties or responsibilities requested by the principal.
Taking on the responsibilities of a Year Coordinator or a Homeroom teacher upon request (if applicable)

Job requirements:

A Bachelor and/or master’s degree in English Language & Literature or a relevant field
A teacher’s certificate for teaching English or a teaching certificate is a plus.
IB experience and training is a plus (specifying the total years of experience requested and the training courses needed)
Fluency in the English language.
Computer skills at a level that permits creative use of technology in the classroom during lessons.
Classroom management skills.
Communication & presentation skills
Professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance.
Commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
Prepare reports, lesson plans, worksheets, power point presentations.
Planning, organizing, evaluating, and analyzing curricula.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with teachers at all levels in a multicultural environment.
Partake in professional development opportunities.
Resilience and working under pressure.