Roles and responsibilities
Additional School Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (with an MA preferred) with a valid teaching certificate/license in content area and related field.
- A minimum of five years of current, full-time related teaching experience.
- Teaching experience in an American curriculum school is preferred.
- IELTS or TOEFL for non-native teachers (6.5 for subjects taught in English & 7.5 for English subjects).
- Experience with current best practices, teaching materials, instructional strategies, and recent professional growth activities.
- Demonstrated leadership with experience in curriculum development and co-curricular programs
- All Applicants must have experience as a Head of Department or Lead Teacher for three years in the relevant subject.
- All Applicants must have a valid teaching license.
- IELTS or TOEFL for non-native teachers (6.5 for subjects taught in English & 7.5 for English subjects).
Job Benefits:
As per school policy.
Subject Expertise
- Broad Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of various humanities disciplines, including history, geography, literature, philosophy, and social sciences.
Curriculum Development
- Engaging Lesson Planning: Designing and implementing lesson plans that foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Critical Thinking
- Analytical Skills: Encouraging students to analyze texts, historical events, and cultural phenomena, promoting discussions that deepen their understanding.
Instructional Skills
- Diverse Teaching Methods: Using a variety of teaching strategies, such as group work, debates, and multimedia resources, to engage students and enhance learning.
Assessment and Evaluation
- Measuring Progress: Developing assessments that accurately measure student understanding, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.
Communication Skills
- Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to convey complex concepts clearly and facilitate meaningful class discussions.
Cultural Awareness
- Global Perspective: Fostering an understanding of global issues, cultures, and historical contexts to prepare students for active citizenship.
Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Working with colleagues from other subjects to integrate themes from the humanities across the curriculum.
Technology Integration
- Utilizing Resources: Incorporating technology and digital resources to enhance learning experiences and provide access to a wider range of materials.
Professional Development
- Ongoing Learning: Committing to continuous professional development to stay current with trends and best practices in humanities education.
Desired candidate profile
Subject Expertise
- Broad Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of various humanities disciplines, including history, geography, literature, philosophy, and social sciences.
Curriculum Development
- Engaging Lesson Planning: Designing and implementing lesson plans that foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Critical Thinking
- Analytical Skills: Encouraging students to analyze texts, historical events, and cultural phenomena, promoting discussions that deepen their understanding.
Instructional Skills
- Diverse Teaching Methods: Using a variety of teaching strategies, such as group work, debates, and multimedia resources, to engage students and enhance learning.
Assessment and Evaluation
- Measuring Progress: Developing assessments that accurately measure student understanding, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.
Communication Skills
- Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to convey complex concepts clearly and facilitate meaningful class discussions.
Cultural Awareness
- Global Perspective: Fostering an understanding of global issues, cultures, and historical contexts to prepare students for active citizenship.
Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Working with colleagues from other subjects to integrate themes from the humanities across the curriculum.
Technology Integration
- Utilizing Resources: Incorporating technology and digital resources to enhance learning experiences and provide access to a wider range of materials.
Professional Development
- Ongoing Learning: Committing to continuous professional development to stay current with trends and best practices in humanities education.