Position: Middle School Teacher
Reports to: Head of Department
Job Description:
Plan lessons and teach students according to the curriculum standards;
Assess students' learning using valid and reliable measures;
Proactively manage the classroom with positive discipline to facilitate and ensure an environment for learning;
Build positive relationships with students by connecting with them as a person;
Maintain positive relationships with parents and participate in conferences;
Support students who face obstacles to learning;
Enrich the curriculum for strong students as necessary;
Contribute to curriculum review and development within the department;
Create components of the curriculum as necessary;
Help to organize and participate in curriculum-related school events;
Teach an elective class, lead a student club or offer a tutorial during the co-curricular class blocks;
Support student learning by collaborating with others to support focused programs (e.g., library, EAL, Learning Support, Psychological counselling, etc.);
Support student learning by collaborating with other teachers and departments of the school;
Promote cross-cultural understanding by all members of the school community;
Occasionally cover classes for absent colleagues;
Participate in school-wide, divisional and departmental meetings;
Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the head of department, division directors or principals.