High School Social Studies (IB/AP Economics) Teacher (Tentative)

ISB seeks an experienced High School Social Studies Teacher with demonstrated expertise in teaching IB and AP Economics. The successful candidate will also deliver a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that fosters inquiry, disciplinary thinking, and real-world application, aligned with the C3 Framework. They will bring deep subject knowledge, strong instructional practice, and a commitment to supporting students’ academic growth and personal development. Our ideal candidate combines professional expertise with humility, initiative, and a positive, collaborative approach to contributing to our learning community.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach assigned High School IB/AP Economics and social studies courses using standards-based practices.

• Utilize varied assessments and student data to monitor progress, adapt instruction, and provide timely, actionable feedback.

• Partner with counselors, administrators, and parents to support students' academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.

• Chaperone local/international trips, including DELVE experiential learning week. 

• Serves as an Advisor in the High School Advisory Program.

• Collaborate as an effective  member of high school teams (PLC, Department, Grade Level, etc.) 

• Positively contribute to school culture through the support and sponsorship of a student club or non-stipended extracurricular activity. 

• Participates in professional development training and attends required presentations.

• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and working with colleagues.

• Ensures student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and /or program classification.

• Provides a positive and safe environment in which students are encouraged to actively engage in the learning process.

• Strictly uphold ISB expectations for child safeguarding and student well-being.

• Fulfill assigned supervision duties.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• Hold a valid teaching license or certification

• Experience teaching IB and/or AP Economics

• Have at least three years of relevant and recent teaching experience

• Have experience teaching English Language Learners 

• Have experience using data to inform instruction through a Professional Learning Community (PLC) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching a standards-based curriculum using the C3 Framework

Pedagogical Practice requirements

• Highly skilled in using a varied pedagogical and assessment toolkit to challenge and extend all learners

• Integrates essential skills to prepare students for real-world contexts and life beyond the classroom

Mindsets and Dispositions

• Cares for students

• Committed to the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) of students

• Strong work ethic

• Contributes positively to the culture of the school

• Strong and effective communication skills

• Open-minded and adaptable

• Demonstrates growth-mindset and passion for lifelong learning

• Culturally competent

• Reflective on their practice

ISB supports the visa and work permit process at no cost to the employee, their spouse and up to two dependent children.