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Biology/Chemistry Teacher

To complete our team at Secondary School, we are looking for a Teacher of Biology/Chemistry (Full-time).

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching Biology and Chemistry in years 10, 11, and at the IB Diploma Programme level 
  • Teaching Science (Y9)

 

The International School of Geneva welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.

Posted: November 2018
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LocationGeneva, Switzerland, Europe
Start DateSeptember 2019
Contract Length1 year
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelHigh School
Number of Vacancies1

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Other Certification
Education RequiredHigh School Diploma
MajorBiology and Chemistry
Additional School Requirements
  • Experience teaching IB Diploma Programme Biology & Chemistry (HL & SL) in an international setting is an advantage
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with incorporating technology into teaching and laboratory activities
  • Willingness to contribute to enrichment activities such as supervision of Extended Essays and department field trips
  • Experience as IB Biology or Chemistry examiner and/or workshop leader will be an advantage
  • English mother tongue. English - French bilingualism is an advantage
  • Excellent classroom management and organizational skills
  • Enthusiasm and creativity with a passion for teaching and learning and a drive to achieve the highest possible standards for all students
  • A caring, sensitive attitude towards students: an outstanding and inspirational teacher 
  • Excellent communication skills with colleagues and parents
  • Experience and interest in developing science curricula
  • Experience working with a lab technician

About the School

We prepare students for membership in communities that are socially and culturally diverse, for citizenship, and for engagement with the political, ethical, and environmental challenges of their times. We expect them to want to take an active part in making their world a better place and one that is based on the mutual understanding, respect, and shared values to which the school has been committed throughout its long history. The International School of Geneva serves both the international and local communities of the Geneva area. We are committed to preparing students to live in a multilingual and multicultural world and, as a bilingual Foundation, to develop their fluency in both English and French. The school exists for the sake of its students and is committed to a continual re-evaluation of their needs in the light of social, economic, and cultural change. The school strives continually to promote excellence in all aspects of its provision, to do better than its previous best, and to model the values that it encourages in its students. The main principles of an international education A key element of this unity is a commitment to a particular kind of international education. The Foundation has defined those main principles as follows: Encouraging important international values Supporting the student’s language development Ensuring an international dimension to the curriculum Recognising the importance of global issues Showing respect for, and integration with, the host country