Teacher for English Language & Literature – IBDP

Job description
OVERVIEW

Teachers are appointed by the Head of School with input from the Governing Board. Each teacher is responsible for the education of the students in their class(es). In addition, it is the role of each teacher to be sure that all students are safe, secure and properly supervised at all times. All teachers employed by the school have professional responsibilities to their students, to themselves, to the institution, to their colleagues and to the wider school community.

EXPECTATIONS

As an educational professional working in a K-12 international school, it is expected that a teacher will:

demonstrate an ******** commitment to the philosophy, mission, vision and values of the school as determined by the Governing Board:

● establish and maintain an appropriate social, emotional, physical, and intellectual learning environment in which all students may succeed;

● have a thorough and age-appropriate knowledge and understanding of skills and subjects taught;

● use an appropriate variety of instructional and assessment practices and techniques;

● work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues;

● respect and treat all community members equitably and exhibit and model a respect for the culture, languages, beliefs and people of the school’s host country, India;

● contribute to school life beyond classroom teaching;

● communicate effectively and respect confidentiality;

● take full advantage of professional development opportunities;

● be familiar with the operational practices and expectations of the school;

● keep abreast of relevant educational developments and research;

● adhere to the school policies and guidelines published in the Faculty Handbook, contract and elsewhere

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of a teacher include:

● ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students;

● developing the content of courses in relation to the school's philosophy, objectives and appropriate IBO recognized programs;

● actively contributing to the creation, development and revision of the school’s written, taught, and assessed curriculum

● attending school as required by contract and being punctual to classes;

● meeting internal and external deadlines;

● writing, compiling and producing both routine and extraordinary reports on students as required;

● regular communication with meeting students’ parents and guardians;

● maintaining the appropriate appearance of teaching rooms for which they are responsible;

● accepting the collective responsibility of all school staff to maintain order and enforce school expectations regarding student behavior;

● participating in the annual professional appraisal process;

● discharging effectively such supervisory duties as may be assigned by the school administration.

Ecole Mondiale World School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of EMWS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within EMWS and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organization.