MS Science Teacher

The classroom teacher reports directly to the divisional Administration. Their primary function is to create an engaging, student-centered environment that supports growth across cognitive, affective, ethical, emotional, social, and physical domains. The teacher works collaboratively with faculty, staff, parents, and students to implement the curriculum using evidence-based strategies and differentiated instruction.

They are expected to create meaningful learning experiences for students through hands-on labs that allow students to witness science and develop a deeper understanding that they are able to transfer beyond the classroom walls. Teachers assess learning through formative and summative tools, provide meaningful feedback, and encourage creativity through the creation of experiments. They also foster a safe, inclusive classroom culture aligned with the school’s mission, vision, and values, while contributing to professional learning communities, ongoing reflection, and community-building activities.

Deliver Science curriculum that is in line with NGSS standards

Demonstrated ability in applying effective practices and methodology of classroom management

Implements school policy and procedure.

Continues to develop pedagogical practice through professional development and research, and applies new knowledge to enhance student learning

Collaborates with divisional counselor and other teachers to ensure the social, emotional and educational needs of students are met

Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment

Observes, assesses, and records students' performance and development in line with the school’s philosophy

Provides ongoing feedback to students that encourages growth and development

Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development for ongoing communication with parents, including but not limited to goal setting, report writing, portfolios, and conferences

Manages student behavior in the classroom through the establishment of expectations and reinforcement of standards of conduct in alignment with the behavior expectations of the school

Responds to misbehavior in an appropriate manner that respects student dignity, while reinforcing the responsibility of making the right choices

Leads effective advisory class and works to build relationships and support of students

Performs additional duties effectively (during and outside the regular school day) as required by the school

Proactively participates in and/or leads extracurricular activities, including participation in overnight CWW (Classroom Week Without Walls) Trips in grades 6-12

Proactively participates in faculty meetings and parent meetings as required

Communicates regularly with students, colleagues and parents through a communication book, class newsletter, email, website and / or other means of communication.

Collaborates on an ongoing basis with faculty, parents and students

Maintains and regularly updates their online course management tool (PowerSchool, Google, Google Classroom)

Qualifications: 

● Certification as a school Science teacher   

● A Bachelor's Degree in Education

● Experience as a Middle  school Science teacher 

● Strong English language proficiency

● Experience in an overseas international school

Preferred Skills and Expertise: 

• Deep understanding of the developmental needs of Middle school students 

• Experience in implementing developmentally appropriate programs related to Social-Emotional Learning (preferably using the RULER framework of emotional awareness and regulation)

• Ability to build constructive, inclusive communities 

• Experience with advisory programs

• Recent and relevant professional development in Science

• Experience with standards-based grading assessments

• Experience with NGSS standards

• Experience with providing effective formative feedback to enhance student learning