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Lower School Math/Science Teacher
Academics:
- Teachers will participate in the development, implementation and revision of new curriculum.
- Teachers will prepare weekly or unit lesson plans in advance in collaboration with departmental/team level peers and will hand them in to their coordinator or instructional facilitator according to the established schedule
- Teachers will create interdisciplinary connections in planning, when necessary and appropriate, with other subjects through communication and collaboration with area peers
- Teachers will maintain and keep class websites (currently Moodle) up to date and with the minimum requirements for content established in their area of the school
- Teachers will maintain an accurate record o students’ progress. Gradebooks will be kept current and with all relevant student information including homework, tardies, exam and project grades, etc
- Teachers will maintain students’ records up to date in the school’s grade book software and hand-in the final grades on the date assigned
- Teachers will file any mid-term reports, assessment information or other documentation required by the learning support staff (special needs, counseling, reading support, PAS coordinator, etc.)
- Teachers will participate with administration and faculty in establishing and maintaining standards of student conduct in and out of their classroom
- Teachers will consistently follow all school and departmental policies and procedures
- Teachers will consistently set high academic standards
- Teachers will adhere to the All-School Essential Agreements for teaching and learning
Supporting the Community
- Teachers will initiate and/or participate in school functions, which further enrich students’ school experience and contribute to the success of the school as a whole. These include but are not limited to academic showcases, academic field trips, open house and/or welcome sessions for parents and students, concerts, plays, etc
- Teachers will interact professionally among themselves. This includes the ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Teachers will always seek to keep the lines of communication open and respectful
- Teachers will treat all Colegio Menor employees with respect. Teachers will maintain a clean learning environment and will uphold that expectation for their students
- Experienced teachers will serve as mentors for new teachers
- Teachers will participate in peer observations as indicated in the Supervision, Development and Evaluation (SD&E) program guidelines
- Teachers will work on special committees or task forces as needed
- Teachers will comply with all duties assigned to them. These may include: Lunch/hall duty, sub duty, study hall monitor, detention monitor, student council advisor, community task monitor, etc
Communication:
- Teachers will communicate regularly with students and/or parents concerning individual goals, progress and areas of improvement
- Teachers will be sensitive to the social and emotional needs/state of their students and will communicate with parents, learning support staff and/or counselors as necessary
- Teachers facing a particular classroom problem (teacher-or student-related) will communicate with other members of their teaching team and/or the Student Life Coordinator to discuss strategies for positive change
- Teachers will bring parents into the education process through open communication. This includes: periodic phone calls, newsletters, participation in academic field trips, collaboration in classroom activities, meetings to inform parents of student successes, challenges, etc. If teachers need help with a translator, they are encouraged to approach their departmental coordinators or area head for assistance
This is a Direct to School Job
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).
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| Location | Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America |
| Start Date | August 2019 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Elementary |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
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