Secondary Individuals and Societies Teacher with Dp

Vor 3 Tagen


Zurich, Schweiz ICS Inter-Community School Zurich Vollzeit

We are seeking an IB Diploma Economics Teacher with the possibility of teaching Business Management and also with the possibility of teaching Individuals and Societies (Humanities) classes (Grades 6 to 10).

Teachers at ICS are responsible for ensuring that their practice inside and outside the classroom is in harmony with the educational philosophy of the school. All teachers are members of departmental, grade level and secondary teams and as such share responsibility for positively supporting school change as outlined in the school’s strategic plan.

Teachers need to demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a collaborative culture within the school. In addition they need to embody an understanding of the social and emotional dimensions of learning.

**Responsibilities**:

- Teaching Economics classes for Grades 11 and/or 12
- Possibility of teaching Business Management for Grades 11 and/or 12
- Possibility of teaching Individuals and Societies (Humanities) classes from Grades 6 to 10
- Teaching the Personal Development Programme to the class for which he/she is a tutor.
- Ensuring curriculum plans are up-to-date for the grade levels he/she teaches.
- Contributing positively to the collaborative culture of his/her teams by being an engaged participant in team and Secondary School meetings.
- Supporting the social and emotional well-being of the students in their classes.
- Liaising with the Head of Department and IB Coordinators to ensure that programme requirements are met within the classes taught.
- Ensuring assessments support ongoing learning and providing timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.
- Demonstrating effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.
- Using technology to enhance learning.
- Keeping parents informed about the learning of their children, proactively communicating with parents.
- Informing, in a timely manner that allows for early intervention, tutors and the Secondary Pastoral Leadership Team about issues of concern related to student welfare, achievement and behaviour.
- Constructing learning activities that challenge students and demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of the students in their classes.
- Contributing to the planning and delivery of interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
- Supervising Personal Projects and Extended Essays as required.
- Participating in student recognition processes including assemblies, academic and extracurricular awards ceremonies etc.
- Contributing to the field trip programme.
- Recording and reporting student progress following the procedures established by the school.
- Adhering to Secondary School deadlines.
- Assisting, as requested, with cover of classes for absent colleagues.
- Assisting, as requested, with the administration of exams.
- Attending Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences as one means of providing feedback on students’ progress, attainment and learning targets.
- Contributing to Extra Curricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree.
- Current classroom teacher qualification to teach Individuals & Societies, Humanities or Social Studies at Secondary level.
- Experience of teaching Economics within the upper Secondary school range.
- Minimum 4 years recent and relevant Secondary School classroom experience.
- Experience in an international school environment is advantageous.
- Knowledge and experience of the IB Diploma and Middle Years programmes.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Competence in using technology for both learning and information management purposes.
- Strong organisational skills.
- A specialist, up-to-date knowledge of Individuals & Societies / Humanities / Social Studies pedagogy.
- Knowledge of the developmental needs of children of 12 - 18 years.
- Empathy and social skills.
- Documented record of excellence in teaching.

Terms and conditions

Next steps

Applications should be addressed to:
Ms Mary-Lyn Campbell,

Head of School

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