Elementary Classroom Teacher

Job Purpose  
Teach and assess assigned students according to their educational needs and deliver the relevant curriculum, ensuring that each student achieves academic success up to their potential. Actively contribute to the wider school community.   

Job Scope 

Responsible for supervising assigned students, student activities and teaching assistants.

Internal & External Interactions 

School administration, faculty, students, parents, outside agencies, teachers in other schools.

Key Accountabilities  

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in Metropolitan School values
• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc
• Ensure the school's policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times
• Teach students according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities; including late joining students, ESL, limited academic ability, gifted and talented etc
• Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs and potential
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters
• Communicate with professionals outside the school where appropriate and requested by line manager (i.e. Ministry of Education officials, accrediting entities officials)
• Participate in appraisal and performance management procedures and professional development
• Work alongside faculty team members on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources and courses of study
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular programs in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences
• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and positively manage disruptive behavior
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning and inclusion
• Assist in the planning and organization of school events and functions (i.e. inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc.)
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the school's philosophy and values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors
• Mark the books and home works
• Meet with parents after every report card
• Attend the school’s meeting
• Promote the school’s vision and mission and implement it with children