About this role
Ideal qualifications
Masters degree in appropriate field
Teacher certification and three years experience in instructional field
Successful experience in teaching Math to both Standard and Higher Level in the IB Diploma and/or AP Mathematics courses (Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB/BC)
Experience using standards-based grading preferred
International teaching, boarding school, or similar residential life experience preferred
Experience in coaching or leading extracurricular activities
Computer proficiency with Mac OS, Google Classroom
Excellent organization and strong communication skills
Reports to
For academic matters: Dean of Academics
For student life and residential life matters: Dean of Students
Goals and Objectives
Teach and model the LAS Mission Statement - Developing innovative, compassionate, responsible citizens of the world - and LAS Learner Profile in and out of the classroom.
Lead student learning which is accessible to multiple English language levels and learning styles, promotes reflection, and encourages student responsibility for learning.
Organize safe and engaging classroom, dormitory, and activity environments that promote student-centered individualized learning, internationalism and mutual respect, and high academic and personal standards.
Collaboratively plan course and program delivery based on school learning outcomes, educational policies, and a holistic view of student learning.
Model positive approaches to learning through displaying cultural sensitivity, maintaining collegial relationships, and participating in processes for reflective professional development.
Professional Responsibilities
Teach 5 class sections (or equivalent).
Provide regularly-scheduled extra help sessions for academic classes for a minimum 1 hour per week.
Serve a full residential duty rotation as a dormitory supervisor, campus rover, or other assigned role.
Act as Faculty Family “parent” through organized activities and regularly scheduled meetings to monitor the academic and social adjustment of assigned “children” (students).
Participate in the Culturals program twice per year.
Supervise activities as part of our after-school program.
Attend regular faculty, campus, residential, and departmental meetings.
Fulfill other professional duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
Contact
Please send a CV and cover letter, along with contact details for 3 references (one of whom is the current Head of School/Principal) to [email protected].