DP Business and MYP Humanities Teacher
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 4 years of teaching experience
- Teaching Credential/License
Qualifications and experience. The school prefers people with:
- Bachelor degree in Humanities, Economics / Business or equivalent
- Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
- Experience of, and recent training in, IB MYP Humanities plus DP Business Studies and/or Economics
Scope: DP MYP Business and Humanities
Grades 6-10, age 11-16 and G11-12, age 17-18
Reporting to: Head of Humanities, MYP and DP Coordinators, Head of Secondary
In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. An IB MYP and DP Humanities teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator, with the ability to deliver a coherent, integrated, broad, inquiry-based programme. He/She should be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well-organised learning environment. He/She should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.
Knowledge and Skills. He/She should:
- be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding
- possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular he/she should be able to communicate effectively in English
- have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best
- through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
- be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters
- be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning
- be adept and accomplished at teaching IB MYP Humanities and DP Business Studies and/or Economics to students age 11-18 years
- have a high level of awareness of current developments in MYP Humanities and DP Business Studies and/or Economics
- be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit within IB Humanities
- have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload
Responsibilities
- To implement MYP and DP policy and strategic plans
- To liaise with the IB MYP and DP team and the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
- To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of Humanities programmes
- To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems
- To promote the health and safety of assigned classes
The International School of London Qatar is dedicated to our Mission in which “...we believe in our students' ability to build a bright future, and that our purpose for being here should guide everything that we do.” Our students are making a difference in the world today, and our alumni go on to make a positive impact on the lives of others.â Underpinning everything we do, our Core Values - Diversity, Understanding, Passion, and Identity - provide the foundation for our students to flourish and become the best version of themselves.
Our students' passion for learning is nurtured by a dedicated, progressive professional community coming from nearly 50 countries. We are enthusiastic about learning, and we implement innovative approaches to teaching while meeting the needs of all students by personalizing education.
ISL Qatar, internationally accredited by NEASC, has also established itself as a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the region, and we are proud to observe the highest academic standards through the offering of the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. This supporting structure, combined with a curriculum of global outlook ensures our students realize their academic aspirations, fulfill their potential, and become active global citizens prepared for life at leading universities around the world.