- Contribute to the WIS Mission and Values.
- Contribute to a climate of respect and understanding amongst faculty and staff, students, and parents.
- Create a classroom environment that promotes an exemplary learning community: enriched by differences, informed through inquiry, global in reach.
- Plan and implement clear, well-thought-out lesson plans that connect in-class learning to concepts and real-world situations, and generate enthusiasm and academic excellence in the classroom.
- Demonstrate command of the curriculum outcomes for the grade level.
- Use a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional and assessment methods to meet the needs of all learners and provide varied forms of feedback on learning.
- Monitor the academic, personal, emotional, and social progress of students.
- Use technology purposefully in the classroom to enhance learning and to provide information and feedback to students and parents.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
- Practice regular, punctual attendance of instructional periods.
- Ensure the safety of students, following supervision standards and guidelines in common areas.
- Supervise students in transitions throughout the day, e.g. arrival, recess, lunch, specials classes, dismissal.
- Handle appropriately and professionally the supervision and/or re-direction of students.
- Communicate in a timely, clear, and effective manner with students, parents, and colleagues, informally and formally.
- Highlight students' successes and areas of growth through assessment.
- Implement support strategies with the Student Support Team (SST) and communicate with parents and SST regarding support.
- Execute distance education when directed and needed to include alternative teaching and learning delivery methods: develop online courses reflecting best practices, provide student support to include alternative assignments and assessments, collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and students online to build a connected and positive learning environment.
- Demonstrate a willingness to be available to students within contractual hours in addition to instructional time.
- Attend meetings and events necessary for the advancement of student learning, such as faculty meetings and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Prepare adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
- Complete progress reports and report cards in alignment with school requirements.
- Fulfill regular administrative tasks, such as timely completion and correction of attendance.
- Serve as a student advisor to a group of primary school students if needed, for an additional stipend.
- Engage with students, colleagues, and parents to foster a sense of community.
- Work with colleagues, management, and staff in a constructive, collaborative, and cooperative manner.
- Actively seek opportunities for professional growth.
- Represent WIS in a manner that reflects the Mission and the Core Beliefs of Learning.
- Work with Admissions to support appropriate acceptance and placement of students at WIS.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Previous teaching experience is preferable, but not required
- Experience with the IB PYP is preferable, but not required
- Passion for WIS's mission
- Strong English communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus
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Job Summary
Reporting to the PS Principal and PS Assistant Principals, the PS English Homeroom Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing inquiry-based, differentiated instruction based on ongoing assessment; communicating clearly with parents and colleagues; and coordinating support with the best interests of each individual child in mind.
Duties and Responsibilities