Biology Teacher Jobs in Jordan

<p ><strong ><u >Job Purpose</u></strong></p> <p >The IB DP Biology teacher is responsible for implementing and teaching the High 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.</p> <p >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.</p> <p ><strong ><u ><span dir="LTR" >&nbsp; Roles &amp; responsibilities</span></u></strong></p> <ul > <li >Be a subject expert</li> <li >Plan authentic units that allow students to actively apply their knowledge and skills towards solving local and global issues.</li> <li >Enable students to exercise choice, develop goals, plan their approach and work independently</li> <li >Designing, preparing and delivering a high-quality curriculum within the IB framework to suit the individual needs of all students</li> <li >Develop a holistic overview, that ensures students build on their prior learning experiences</li> <li >Design, test and supervise laboratory experiments relevant to the current lessons being taught in class</li> <li >Ensure students understand and follow all safety rules for laboratory experiments and are aware of the proper actions to take during accidents and emergencies</li> <li >Assign and evaluate all coursework, submit grades and maintain contact with parents regarding student performance</li> <li >Create course materials such as booklets, handouts and homework assignments</li> <li >Creating appropriate learning experience and extra-curricular activities (field work, learning engagements, etc.)</li> <li >Creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.</li> <li >Motivating students to perform at their best through differentiated instructions and using varieties of styles.</li> <li >Contributing to the enrichment of learning engagements.</li> <li >Monitoring students’ performance to enhance their understanding and master skills.</li> <li >Monitoring students’ progress through effective assessment.</li> <li >Take part in the standardization of all types of assessments within the subject group &nbsp;</li> <li >Communicating regularly and constructively with students</li> <li >Using teaching methods engaging students, stimulating intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, presentation and resources.</li> <li >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.</li> <li >Collaborate with the well-being department</li> <li >Collaborating with other teachers to contribute students’ success.</li> <li >Teaching related classes, per the full time teaching load specified by the MoE instructions</li> <li >Having the ability and willingness for online and/or in a hybrid context teaching and learning, as necessary</li> <li >Nurturing meaningful relationships with students and providing the individual attention they need</li> <li >Maintaining records of students' work and progress through learning&nbsp;and to coordinate with the YCs</li> <li >Working as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations within the school</li> <li >Attending school events</li> <li >Taking on the responsibilities of a Year Coordinator or a Homeroom teacher upon request (if applicable)</li> <li >Communicating, where necessary with parents and external bodies, following school policies</li> <li >Proper use of school’s platforms</li> <li >Coordinate with the YCs, area leaders, AlKashef Center and the well-being department</li> <li >Morning duties and during breaks</li> <li >Replacing absent teachers when needed</li> <li >Implement school policies, mission and vision</li> <li >Attending departments regular meetings&nbsp;</li> <li >Attending school workshops and conferences</li> <li >Attending IB authorized training and staying current with all relevant changes to the IB guide</li> <li >Share best practices with team members</li> <li >Share gained knowledge and skills after attending IB workshops and conferences with the team members</li> <li >Carrying out any other duties or responsibilities requested by the principal</li> </ul> <p ><strong ><u >Job requirements:</u></strong></p> <ul > <li >Bachelor and/or Master degree in relevant subject</li> <li >IB experience and training is a plus</li> <li >Computer skills at a level that permits creative use of technology in the classroom</li> <li >Good communication &amp; Presentation skills and ability to speak in public in confidence.</li> <li >Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance</li> <li >Committed to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning</li> <li >Able to prepare reports, worksheets and deliver oral presentations</li> <li >Excellent planning, coordinating, organizing and analyzing abilities are essential</li> <li >Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with teachers at all levels in a multicultural environment</li> <li >Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.</li> <li >Demonstrates ongoing learning by continuously partaking in professional development opportunities.</li> <li >Good team spirit and patience</li> <li >Ability to work under pressure &amp; resilience.</li> </ul>