Job Description
Duties
Commitment to creating a positive and balanced learning environment:
- Foster and maintain a positive, disciplined, and respectful learning environment
- Develop and submit lesson plans in line with the IB framework and course guidelines in a timely manner
- Deliver instruction aligned with the IITA School's curriculum, policies, and standards
- Demonstrate adequate preparation through effective use of teaching resources and materials
- Differentiate lessons to accommodate diverse abilities and learning styles
- Clearly communicate lesson objectives and provide opportunities for student reflection and self-evaluation
- Promote teamwork and collaborative learning among students
- Design and deliver engaging, relevant, and student-centered lessons
- Effectively implement prescribed curricula while incorporating additional teaching resources and activities
- Integrate opportunities to promote intercultural understanding within lessons
- Maintain a well-organized, stimulating, and visually appealing teaching environment
- Ensure student work is appropriately displayed and updated regularly
- Encourage independent learning among students
- Collaborate with and effectively utilize additional staff in lesson planning and delivery
- Prepare and provide appropriate cover work in the event of absence
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with students
- Build and sustain cooperative and professional relationships with colleagues, parents, and students
- Deliver a teaching load of up to 25 out of 30 lessons per week, as assigned.
Assessment of students' academic development and well-being:
- Assess new students, where required, and recommend appropriate levels of support
- Continuously evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress to support final assessments
- Communicate promptly with parents regarding concerns that may impact students' academic performance
- Complete all school requirements for assessment and record-keeping in a timely manner
- Monitor and document students' well-being, reporting any significant concerns as required.
Commitment to reflection and improvement of personal practice:
- Participate in the teacher evaluation programme
- Engage in peer observation activities to support professional growth
- Proactively seek opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and stay updated on current educational practices
- Attend and actively participate in in-house training, external courses, and professional conferences.
Contribution to School Community:
- Actively contribute to school improvement initiatives
- Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues
- Attend and meaningfully contribute to all required meetings
- Perform assigned supervisory duties, including break-time supervision
- Support and contribute to the school's extra-curricular programmes
- Promote parental engagement and participation in school activities, including Parent-Teacher events
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of school policies and respond effectively to routine parent inquiries.
Requirements
Qualifciations:
- BSc Degree in Education or related field with a teaching qualification and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in international teaching school approved by an international schools association or body (e.g. IBO, CIE, AISEN, COBIS, COIS, AISA).
- Possession of Teaching qualification recognised by TRCN or additional qualifications from International organizations (e.g. CIE, IBO) is an added advantage.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have strong understanding of the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and learner-centered teaching approaches
- Have proven experience in lesson planning and student assessment
- Have excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Have demonstrated commitment to student well-being, safeguarding, and inclusive education.