IB MYP Humanities Teacher

Department: Social Studies

Supervisor: Head of Department, Social Studies and Academic Vice Principal

Position Start Date: July 2023

Position Description: Teach Humanities and related subjects in the Social Studies Department within the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programs. Fully support residential life in a boarding environment.

Academic Qualifications

• B.A (or equivalent) in relevant academic field, MA desirable
• Teacher certification from a recognized institution
• B.Ed desirable

Professional Experience

• At least three years of teaching experience in Humanities at Middle and/or High School level preferably in an IB, multi-cultural or international context

Professional Skills

• Dedicated to student learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and experience with IB Diploma or MYP will be valued
• Ability to teach in other Social Studies subjects, preferred
• Team player with ability to delegate and coordinate work
• Willing to work creatively with available materials/ resources
• Able to create and teach interdisciplinary lessons.
• Understand the developmental characteristics, differences in learning styles and intelligences and adapt lesson planning and teaching appropriately
• Capacity to support the goals and mission of KIS through his/her personal philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Support KIS guiding principles
• Teach up to 75% out of total instructional periods in a 6-day cycle.
• Preparation,  marking,  report  writing  and  all  other  administration  related  to  the  teaching  of  the subject(s).
• Participate in departmental meetings, planning, in-service training activities and invigilation duties as required by the Head of Department or Coordinators.
• Teach a combination of social studies courses at various grade levels, as per need
• Be available to conference with students out of class.
• Promptly pass information to advisors, residential Parents and Coordinators when  student’s  attendance, academic performance or behavior is praiseworthy or giving cause for concern.
• To  be  available  for  work  on  campus  in  good  time  to  complete  all  necessary  preparations  and meetings  before  the  start  of  the  term.
• To hand-over all relevant material to the HoD/Coordinator upon departure from KIS
• To  respect  the  confidential  nature  of  discussions  at  staff  meetings  and  other  contexts  in  which sensitive  information  is  likely  to  be  communicated  –  particularly  in  terms  of  interaction  with students.
• Support residential life of the school by chaperoning activities, clubs, field trips, camp, long weekend field day etc., and being advisor to a group of students.
• Fulfill other duties as required by the Head of department/Vice Principal/Principal

Application Process:

1. Download Application Form >> KIS Academic Position Application Form
2. Fill-in the required information
3. Use the form below to submit your application along with your resume

Please note that applications that do not include the application form and a resume will not be considered.