Mathematics Teacher
The American International School in Cyprus (AISC) is strongly committed to all aspects of child protection and safeguarding. Therefore, our hiring process will include the following considerations:
• AISC will thoroughly and rigorously screen all applications.
• AISC reserves the right to withdraw an applicant’s candidacy if supervisory referees are not provided.
• AISC reserves the right to withdraw an applicant’s candidacy at any time should the information be forthcoming that may suggest the candidate is not suitable to progress in the process.
• Hiring is contingent upon a successful background check. Applicants are asked to apply as early as possible, as AISC reserve the right to close the new hire selection process at any time
We are proud of our excellent teachers who work at AISC. If you are interested in joining us please read our teacher profile below.
Planning
- Planning collaboratively, based on agreed curriculum framework, standards, and instructional goals.
- Creating learning units with the Profile of our Graduate in mind.
- Involving students in planning their learning and assessment.
- Accommodating and differentiating a range of ability levels.
- Planning the use of varied and appropriate resources.
Assessing
- Maintaining accurate records including lesson plans and marks.
- Viewing planning, teaching, and assessing as interconnected processes.
- Using a range and balance of assessment strategies and documentation.
- Assessing levels of students’ understanding before embarking on new learning.
- Enabling students to see assessment as a means of describing their learning and involving students and colleagues in the assessment process.
- Involving students in shared reflection during and at the end of each unit.
- Making sure students fully understand how their grades are determined.
- Writing reports and maintaining records of regular parental contact.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the result of an assessment provides a link to further development.
Caring for our students
- Providing a safe environment for the student at all times, in and out of the classroom.
- Efficiently carrying out supervision responsibilities.
- Supporting the moral, social and emotional development of each child in our care.
- Ensuring calm and sensible behavior at all times through the application of fair and consistent discipline.
- Demonstrating positive attitudes of tolerance, respect, and integrity by example.
- Celebrating multicultural origins and national identities in our community.
- Seeing that equity is observed in our school and not allowing gender or social status to intrude.
- Gaining insight into students through communication and partnership with families and colleagues.
Professional appraisal and staff development
- Reflecting on teaching and creating an annual Professional Growth Plan.
- Seeking and participating in opportunities for professional growth.
- Supporting the emphasis on ongoing professional learning to further develop knowledge of pedagogy and teaching practice.
- Sharing ideas and good practice with others and constructive collaboration with colleagues in the curriculum development and review process.
- Teachers are also expected to conduct and lead extra-curricular activities, and/or after-school tutoring until 4:00 pm to assist their students who may be struggling.
Specific Features of Teaching at AISC
AISC teachers specific programs/approaches and use particular software. If you take up a position in the secondary school (Grades 6-12/IB), you will be expected to:
- Create units of instruction using concepts to frame your units (a conceptually-based curriculum)
- Implement the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, AERO Social Studies Standards, the Virginia State Standards, and/or the IB curriculum in your unit development
- Upload daily, weekly, and monthly assignments, and provide ongoing feedback to students using the school’s parent and student portal
- Use electronic grading connected to the parents’ and students’ portal
- Map your curriculum using the Atlas Rubicon web-based program
- Use MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) testing to guide your teaching
- Take attendance and write report-cards using an electronic integrated database
- Create qualitative assessments, such as performance tasks with rubrics
- Make use of technology including knowledge of an interactive whiteboard (Smartboard)
- Use formative and qualitative assessments
- Subscribe to the AISC Essential Agreements on Assessment
- Encourage higher-order thinking skills – Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Develop a positive home-school connection by being in touch with parents through newsletters, email regularly
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 | Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe |
| Start Date | August 2022 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Middle School |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
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