Middle School Science Teacher

Position Overview

ISB seeks a Middle School Science Teacher to foster scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and hands-on learning for students in grades 6 through 8. Using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and an integrated curriculum covering biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science, the teacher will instruct five grade-level science classes, serve as an Advisory teacher, and lead a student activity or club. The position requires a caring, pedagogically strong educator skilled in project-based learning (PBL), embedding STEM skills, and differentiating instruction for diverse learners within an inclusive, collaborative school community.

Core Responsibilities

• Instruct MS-aged children aligned with the practices, standards, benchmarks, and learning outcomes of the ISB curriculum, along with its Mission, Pillars, Learner Attributes, Definition of Learning, and Community of Practice

• Partner with counselors, administration, and other staff to ensure care and support for the social, emotional and learning success of middle school children

• Assess student learning and provide timely, quality feedback to improve student learning

• Adjust for learning needs based on students’ Individualized Educational or Accommodation Plans

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues

• Co-teach, co-plan, and co-assess with student service teachers to ensure appropriate challenge, strategies, and learning happens for all students

• Serve as an advisor in our school advisory program

• Participate in student share, support, and referral processes to ensure students’ needs are understood and met

• Engage in professional development to ensure research-supported practices in the instruction and care of children are used at ISB

• Communicate directly and collaboratively with parents and families to positively  improve student learning and/or well-being

• Support student participation and connection through sponsorship of a student club or non-stipended extracurricular activity

• Active engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the school

• Chaperone one grade-level multi-day, overnight(s) trip within Thailand per year

• Positively contribute to school culture through positivity, care for others, and shared sense of purpose and community

• Other duties as appropriately assigned by the MS Principal

Required Qualifications

• Teaching license or certification for middle school years

• Subject expertise in the primary area of employment

• At least 3 years of teaching experience

• Teaching experience in a similar type of international school and this age group (11-14 years old) is an advantage

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

• Alignment with school’s inclusive philosophy and environment

• Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with people of diverse backgrounds

• Commitment to plan and accommodate for diverse learners and their needs 

• Demonstrated skill at differentiating within the classroom for students of mixed abilities

• Experience with Standard-Based Grading

• Experience designing units with UBD - ‘Understanding by Design’ is an advantage

• Experience collaboratively using data to inform instruction within a Professional Learning Community (PLC) 

• Demonstrated Growth Mindset and passion for lifelong learning

• Commitment to pedagogical best practice, professional growth, and alignment with current educational research 

• Model of ISB Professional Standards of Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Care, Collaboration, and Commitment

• Satisfactory background checks, particularly in areas of child safeguarding

Personal Attributes

• Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with people of diverse backgrounds.

• Open mindedness and warmth within a philosophy of care

• Collaborative and collegial

• Appropriate sense of humor

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