The IB MYP English Language teacher is responsible for implementing and teaching the Middle school students according to the International Baccalaureate curriculum, being the learner, motivator and communicator who provides a professional expertise, and high-quality teaching and learning. 

The teacher provides, leads, and facilitates diverse and effective learning experiences using a range of methods in a supportive and positive climate across the school. Delivering a coherent, balanced, integrated, inquiry-based program and preparing students for international programs in a stimulating, challenging and well-organized learning environment, collaborating with other teachers to contribute students’ success.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Working independently and collaboratively to design and refine curriculum.
• Planning collaboratively units of inquiry that correlate with the departments’ scope and sequence and the IB requirements and guidelines.
• Revising the departments overview and scope and sequence.
• Collaborating with teachers to contribute students’ success.
• Delivering high quality lessons within the IB framework to meet the individual needs of all students.
• Using teaching methods, engaging students, and stimulating intellectual curiosity by including the use of effective questioning, presentation, and resources.
• Creating diverse, challenging and engaging learning experiences for all students.
• Contributing to the enrichment of learning engagements.
• Motivating students to perform at their best through differentiated instructions and using varieties of styles.
• Monitoring students’ performance and progress to enhance their understanding and master skills through effective assessment.
• Nurturing meaningful relationships with students and providing the individual attention they need.
• Communicating regularly and constructively with students and parents. 
• Setting high expectations for student’s behavior, establishing and maintaining a good standard of behavior management through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
• Teaching related classes, per the full-time teaching load specified by the MOE instructions. 
• Having the ability and willingness for online and/or in a hybrid context teaching and learning, as necessary 
• Maintaining records of students' work and progress through Learning 
• Working as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations within the school.
• Communicating, where necessary with parents and external bodies, following school policies.
• Attending school events, workshops, Student-Led conferences
• Attending IB authorized training and staying current with all relevant changes to the IB guide
• Attending weekly department meetings. 
• Carrying out any other duties or responsibilities requested by the principal.
• Taking on the responsibilities of a Year Coordinator or a Homeroom teacher upon request (if applicable)

Job requirements:

• A bachelor and/or master’s degree in English Language & Literature or a relevant field 
• A teacher’s certificate for teaching English or a teaching certificate is a plus.
• IB experience and training is a plus.
• Computer skills at a level that permits creative use of technology in the classroom during lessons.
• Classroom management skills.
• Communication & presentation skills
• Professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance.
• Commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Planning, organizing and evaluating skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with teachers at all levels in a multicultural environment.
• Partake in professional development opportunities.
• Resilience and working under pressure.