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Westview Cambodian Jungle International School is a leading international school in Cambodia offering classes from grade 6 to 12 in continuation from Learning Jungle International School (preschool up to grade 5). Westview's mission is to empower individual learners with global competencies and Cambodian values, in order to succeed and positively impact their local and global communities. The school and its faculty members are working hard toward getting international accreditations from WASC and CIS. The Secondary teachers report to the Program Coordinator in charge of the International Curriculum, adopted from the American standards of education.

Responsibilities:

Pedagogy and Instruction

  • Apply the most up-to-date, researched-based strategies to address the needs of diverse learners. 
  • Create learning situations where skills, content, and tasks are relevant, realistic, and authentic.  
  • Promote active learning and inquiry. 
  • Use inclusive strategies so that all learners can access the curriculum and make progress.
  • Promote self-regulation and independent learning. 
  • Share and exchange on the organization of lessons using pedagogical technologies. 
  • Conduct peer observation once a semester.
  • Collaborate with the school leadership team in implementing the pedagogical approach to promote high-quality teaching and learning in alignment with the school goals, vision, and mission
  • Checking written assignments, examination papers, and homework.
  • Work with students based on their interests and abilities. 
  • Work with low-performing students. 
  • Prepare materials for classes. 
  • Participate in meetings and PD.
  • Participate in parents’ meetings.
  • Participate in school events.

Curriculum Design

  • Demonstrate a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge.
  • Base planning and assessment on the learning goals of the curriculum.

Building Learning-Focused Relationships and Culture for Learning

  • Plan, develop, and deliver learning experiences that address learners with a variety of language and learning needs.
  • Have excellent communication and teamwork skills that result in effective co-planning and co-teaching. 
  • Be a confident user of technology to transform learning.
  • Be a reflective practitioner and lifelong learner.
  • Deal effectively and non-confrontationally with learners and staff to positively influence others.
  • Plan, develop, and deliver learning experiences that address learners with a variety of language and learning needs.
  • Develop and foster the learners’ confidence and skills to enable them to become independent learners.
  • Promote student voice in the classroom.
  • Develop and maintain a learning-focused classroom.
  • Implement restorative practice strategies to encourage positive relationships with all.
  • Have excellent communication and teamwork skills that result in effective co-planning and co-teaching.
  • Be a confident user of technology to transform learning.
  • Be a reflective practitioner and lifelong learner.
  • Deal effectively and non-confrontationally with learners and staff to positively influence others. 

Duty of Care and Responsibilities

  • Promote a positive, caring climate that promotes a safe and supportive environment.
  • Support learners to be successful.
  • Engage and collaborate with all members of the school community.
  • Comply with all school policies and procedures in place.
  • Model skills and attitudes of global citizens, through presentation, personal and professional conduct.
Posted: January 2022
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Start DateAugust 2022
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 1700 - 2000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Total of 50 days of paid holiday within the 1-year contract
  • Visa and work permit reimbursed
  • Private medical insurance
  • Lunch provided
  • Airport pick up and the first week of accommodation provided
  • Ongoing PD provided

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
MajorESL/English Literature
Additional School Requirements
  • Native-like level of English 
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional Outlook
  • Positive, Responsible, Hardworking and Passion for education
  • Good Team Player