Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Introduction

Secondary School Teachers hold an important role at ICS as they guide our older students on their path to IB exams, university, and future career choices. They have the unique ability to promote learning and personal growth by building on students’ natural talents as they mature through the years and gradually recognize their strengths.

Our Secondary Teachers must demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a collaborative culture and a supportive environment within the school. They need to have a thorough understanding of the social and emotional dimensions of learning and encourage students to share their joys and concerns knowing they will always be supported.

As a Mathematics Teacher, you play a pivotal role in fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for mathematics among your students. Your primary responsibility is to design and deliver engaging math lessons that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of your students. Your goal is to impart essential mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills while nurturing a positive attitude toward the subject.

Role

For the time between August and December 2024, we are looking for additional support in our Mathematics Department. This position is temporary and the contract will end in December 2024 however there is the potential to prolong the contract until the end of the school year.

Specific Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Teaching IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) Mathematics classes from Grades 6 to 12 Teaching the Personal Development Programme to the class for which they are a tutor Demonstrating effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning Using technology to enhance learning and supporting the e-learning initiatives within the school

Assessment and Reporting

Ensuring assessments support ongoing learning and providing timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments of school procedures Keeping parents informed about the learning of their children, and being proactive in communication with parents

Curriculum development

Ensuring curriculum plans are up-to-date for the grade levels they teach Contributing to the planning and delivery of inter-disciplinary curriculum projects

Social and emotional aspects of learning as a teacher and tutor

Contributing positively to the collaborative culture of their teams by being engaged and participating in team and secondary 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

Supporting the collaborative culture at ICS

Constructing learning activities that challenge students and demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of the students in their classes Supervising Personal Projects and Extended Essays as required Participating in student recognition processes including assemblies, academic and extracurricular awards ceremonies etc. 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

The successful candidate will have:

Bachelor’s degree

Current classroom teacher qualification to teach Mathematics

Minimum 4 years of recent and relevant Senior School classroom experience

Knowledge and experience of the IB DP and MYP programmes

Excellent communication skills in English

IT competence

Strong organisational skills

A valid Swiss work permit is a must

Soft Skills

Adaptive Imaginative Ambitious Collaborative Student-centered Motivated Research focused Confident Communicator Resilient Empathetic  Mission-driven

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