Posted: 17th September 2018
JOB CATEGORY
English Teacher
COUNTRY
Kenya
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1
APPLICATION DEADLINE
17th October 2018
Applications close in -2016 days
Scope of Work:
The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure the success of each student as detailed in the ISK Mission, Vision and Educational AIMS. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the four core subjects: Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, as well as general instruction and management in a homeroom classroom. Additionally the teacher will be expected to participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees; fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some evening and weekend events; and supervise/coach one co-curricular activity in the course of the year.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Implement a program of study that adheres to the elementary school curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors.
- Work as a collaborative team member
- Collaborate with colleagues in bringing the ISK Educational AIMS to life
- Plan for the application of skills and concepts across disciplines and co-curricular activities
- Differentiate instruction to address preferred learning styles
- Support the philosophy of inclusion and the ongoing development of personalized, student-directed learning
- Promote a positive learning environment, including high standards of Habits of Learning
- Understand the school’s assessment philosophy and conduct ongoing assessment of student progress, using data obtained to adjust instructional content and techniques accordingly
- Be available to assist students outside of class time and differentiate instruction based on student need
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Attend relevant departmental, divisional and K-12 professional meetings as necessary
- Participate on faculty committees and curriculum development programs as required
- Assume responsibility for meaningful professional growth
- Maintain professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized teaching through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities
- Participate in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days)
- Sponsor a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
- Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:
Master’s Degree in relevant subject(s)
Commitment to integrated, experiential, and personalized approaches to instruction
Teaching experience in a multi-cultural setting
Minimum 2 years teaching experience in specific IB subject area, where relevant
Experience with the Understanding by Design curriculum model
Experience with inquiry-based learning
Experience with Virtual Learning Environment (e.g., Moodle) and electronic grade books
Experience in data analysis and goal setting to improve learning
Monthly SalaryUSD 3515
Retirement
Professional Learning Allowance
Health insurance
Life Insurance
Additional benefits for Overseas-Hired Teachers include:
Housing
Annual return airfare to home-of-record
Incoming and outgoing relocation allowance
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