Middle & High School Biology Teacher
Bishkek International School is a non-profit community school providing excellent international education in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. The school opened in September 2011 and now has 300 students from age 2 to 18. Fifty-five percent of our students are American, Asian and European citizens, children of employees of embassies, international organizations and international business or NGOs. Forty-five percent of students are Kyrgyz citizens. The school welcomes all students regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity, language, or religious belief and everyone is encouraged to take part in all school activities. BIS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on International Education. As an IB World School, we offer the IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). We are also a Cambridge International School, with Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation for the IGCSE programme.
Responsibilities
Teaching
- Develop, deliver, and assess Biology teaching in the IB Diploma Programme for students age 16 – 18 following the Diploma Programme curriculum framework, (as required, according to student needs and teacher allocations)
- Develop, deliver, and assess General Science teaching (biology, chemistry, physics) following the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum framework for students age 11-13 and the Biology component of the Cambridge IGCSE Coordinated Science curriculum for students age 14-16, as appropriate, (as required, according to student needs and teacher allocations)
- Align classroom learning and teaching to MYP, IGCSE and DP approaches, as appropriate
- Create an engaging classroom environment that motivates students to learn and ensure all student expectations are high
- Provide a positive learning environment for each student and inspire students to expand their understanding and enjoyment of the subjects taught
- Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student to be socially and academically successful, having regard to the abilities and aptitudes of individuals
- Enhance lessons through incorporating technology into the teaching program and be creative in working with limited resources
- Use a wide range of assessment methods to ensure student knowledge and understanding are appropriately recorded
- Provide individual tutoring for students who need support to progress in their course
- Be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching and organization, and high standards of achievement and behaviour in lessons
- Collaborate with other teachers to ensure a consistent approach to learning and achievement of standards for each group
- Work with Programme Coordinators to produce relevant planning documents and attend relevant Programme meetings
- Plan, keep and report appropriate records to school management and parents
Other Responsibilities
- Potential role as ‘Head of Science Department’, in addition to teaching responsibilities, for a candidate with appropriate experience. This role would include:
- Promoting and developing the subject within the school
- Overseeing professional standards and behaviour of departmental staff
- Staff appraisal, mentoring and support to teachers in the department
- Ensuring coherence of teaching approaches and curriculum used in the subject areas
- Coordination, as required, between teachers in the department subject areas
- Review of department resource needs and timely presentation of needs to the Director of Studies
- Carefully manage any delegated budget for the Department
- Ensure the maintenance, safety and safe use of equipment used in the Department
- Supervise Extended Essay Students for the IB Diploma, and/or Community Service projects for High School and Middle School students (as required, according to student needs and teacher allocations)
- Organise and lead extra-curricular activities and student engagement in issues related to science and sports teams, to promote positive interactions among students of all ages and develop their academic, creative and sporting potential
- Organise and lead relevant educational visits for Middle and High school students
General
- Maintain knowledge of current educational theory and practice and undertake professional training in liaison with the Head of Department and Programme Coordinators
- Act in accordance with the budgets, policies, procedures, directions and decisions of the school management
- Act as ambassador for the school and act in a manner that upholds the values and ethos of the school at all times
- Maintain high-quality standards in all areas of the school
- Any other activities as agreed with management to contribute to overall development of the school.
Reporting
- Report to the Head of Science Department. (Head of Science Department reports to the Director of Studies)
- Work closely with the Programme Coordinators for MYP, IGCSE and DP, as appropriate
Timing & Duration
The position is available starting 17 August 2020. This is a full-time long-term position with an initial contract of two or three years (subject to 3 months’ probation) which will be renewable by mutual consent.
Application
Include the following documents to your Teach Away profile:
- A brief cover letter summarizing your suitability for the post and the reason for applying
- Your CV
- A list of three referees with contact details
Deadline for Applications
Interviews and appointment will be arranged as soon as appropriate applications are received. Early application is advised.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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Location | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
Start Date | August 2020 |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate |
Student Level | Middle School, High School |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
Salary and benefits are internationally competitive, including:
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Qualifications and Requirements
Education Required | Bachelor |
Major | Biology or related |
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Desirables
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