Job Purpose

The IB Biology teacher is responsible for implementing and teaching the 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

• Being a subject expert.
• Planning authentic units that allow students to actively apply their knowledge and skills towards solving local and global issues.
• Enabling students to exercise choice, develop goals, plan their approach and work independently.
• Designing, preparing, and delivering a high-quality curriculum within the IB framework to suit the individual needs of all students.
• Developing a holistic overview, that ensures students build on their prior learning experiences.
• Designing, testing, and supervising laboratory experiments relevant to the current lessons being taught in class.
• Ensuring that students understand and follow all safety rules for laboratory experiments and are aware of the proper actions to take during accidents and emergencies.
• Assigning and evaluating all coursework, submitting grades, and maintaining contact with parents regarding student performance.
• Creating course materials such as booklets, handouts, and homework assignments
• Creating appropriate learning experience and extra-curricular activities (field work, learning engagements, etc.)
• Creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Motivating students to perform at their best through differentiated instructions and using varieties of styles.
• Contributing to the enrichment of learning engagements.
• Monitoring students’ performance to enhance their understanding and master skills.
• Monitoring students’ progress through effective assessment.
• Taking part in the standardization of all types of assessments within the subject group  
• Communicating regularly and constructively with students
• Using teaching methods engaging students, stimulating intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, presentation, and resources.
• 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.
• Collaborating with the well-being department
• Collaborating with other teachers to contribute students’ success.
• 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
• Nurturing meaningful relationships with students and providing the individual attention they need
• Maintaining records of students' work and progress through learning and to coordinate with the YCs.
• Working as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations within the school
• Attending school events
• Taking on the responsibilities of a Year Coordinator or a Homeroom teacher upon request (if applicable)
• Communicating, where necessary with parents and external bodies, following school policies
• Coordinating with the YCs, area leaders, AlKashef Center and the well-being department
• Morning duties and during breaks
• Replacing absent teachers when needed
• Implementing school policies, mission, and vision
• Attending departments regular meetings 
• Attending school workshops and conferences
• Attending IB authorized training and staying current with all relevant changes to the IB guide
• Sharing best practices with team members
• Sharing gained knowledge and skills after attending IB workshops and conferences with the team members
• Carrying out any other duties or responsibilities requested by the principal.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor and/or master’s degree in Biology or relevant subject
• IB experience and training is a plus.
• Computer skills at a level that permits creative use of technology in the classroom.
• Good communication & Presentation skills and ability to speak in public in confidence.
• Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance.
• Committed to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Able to prepare reports, worksheets and deliver oral presentations.
• Excellent planning, coordinating, organizing, and analyzing abilities are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with teachers at all levels in a multicultural environment.
• Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning by continuously partaking in professional development opportunities.
• Good team spirit and patience
• Ability to work under pressure & resilience.