Science Teacher

Job Purpose:

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the New York State Common Core Curriculum and the Ministry of Education Curriculum, which falls under the Dubai Inspection Framework, under the overall guidance of the competent education authority.
• To provide support to Ignite School Academics and to teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School or Head of Section.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities using the New York Common Core standards
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children
• Demonstrate activities to children. Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students
• Reviewing and evaluating one’s own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and program(s) in line with the New York State Common Core Curriculum and the Ministry of Education Curriculum Framework guidelines
• Advising and co-operating with the Head of School, Head of Section, Heads of Department, Education Officers, and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programs, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral care arrangements
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subject/s. Through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice by the Head of Section, then the Head of Department (subject/level) concerned
• Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times
• Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the school curriculum or pastoral care arrangements, for the better organization and administration of the school
• Contributing to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with the Head of School
• Providing the necessary information and advice to the designated personnel in the school and/or College and to provide all the necessary information regarding requisitions and arrangements in connection with the teaching of the subject/s assigned to him/her
• Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used by oneself during lessons and sees to its regular servicing and maintenance
• Participating in school assemblies
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of students under one’s care
• Sharing in any possible and reasonable way in the effective management, organization, order and discipline of the school
• Nurtures a culture where teachers view themselves essentially as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners
• Participating in and contributing to MAPS and IEP conferences and reviews of officially statement students and collaborating with parents, SMT, Inclusion Coordinators and other professionals/stakeholders working with the student
• In the case of students with severe learning difficulties and with communication problems, ensuring that a Contact Book is daily updated with the necessary information including parents’ signature
• Liaising and collaborating with specialist teachers/resource persons and other professionals working with special students
• Making use of audiovisual technological devices/aides (such as radio aids; projectors) and other adaptations during the delivery of the lessons
• Perform any other work duties as may be assigned by Administration
• Over & Above, Tasks Performed on requirement