High School Social Studies Teacher

ISB seeks an experienced High School Social Studies Teacher. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching using the C3 Framework—driving inquiry, developing disciplinary thinking skills, and engaging students in applying their learning to authentic, real-world problems. Experience with IB and/or AP courses in history is also preferred.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach assigned High School Social Studies courses.

• Develop students' disciplinary thinking, critical inquiry, research, analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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

• Integrate appropriate technology and contemporary resources to enhance learning and connect classroom concepts with real-world contexts.

• 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, and fulfill assigned supervision duties.

• Maintain professional obligations, meeting deadlines, and honoring schedules.

• Strictly uphold ISB standards of integrity, respect, and care.

• 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.

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

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a valid teaching license or certification

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

• Have experience with, and a belief in, an inquiry approach to teaching and learning

• Have experience teaching English Language Learners 

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching IB and/or AP

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

Pedagogical Practice requirements

• Has an Inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning

• Ability to adapt teaching to the context

• Highly Skilled in using a  varied pedagogical and assessment toolkit

• Can challenge and extend all learners

• Can integrate the teaching of skills to prepare students for life beyond the classroom

• Identifies, selects, and utilizes instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

• Uses data to improve learning

Mindsets and Dispositions

• Cares for students

• Commitment 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.