Classroom Teacher

**Job Summary**

Position Title: Classroom Teacher

Full Time

**Why Join Us**
- Be part of a pioneering educational initiative that prioritises both academic and emotional growth.
- Work in an inspiring, nature-rich environment that promotes hands-on learning and creativity.
- Contribute to building a community-focused, supportive environment for children and families.
- Opportunity to shape the future of education in a holistic, well-rounded way.

**Job Purpose**

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**

**_Duties _**
- Teach in French the IB programe to one or more classes.
- Share the class with the other language counterparts, make lesson plans together.
- Closely monitor the children and their learning progression and report this information to the School Principal and to the families accurately.
- Coordinate with the classroom Assistant for daily programmes and matters.
- Contribute to the development of a school-wide pedagogical project.
- Supervise morning breaks and/or afternoon breaks according to the schedule.
- Attend all team meetings.
- Participate in the school’s events outside of teaching time (i.e. end of year fair, open house and community days).
- Liaise with children’s parents whenever requested (inc. regular parent-teacher meetings scheduled twice a year).
- Other duties as determined in consultation with the School Principal

**_Responsibilities _**
- Consistently uphold and promote the school’s vision, mission and values and promote caring, positive relationships.
- Contribute to the implementation of the relevant initiatives from the school’s Strategic Plan.
- Contribute to an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect in the School, and promote collaboration, discussion, debate and teamwork.
- Promote high professional standards and expectations, and model exemplary professional practice to the best of his/her ability.
- Adhere to and implement the School’s policies.
- Contribute to the Extra-Curricular Activities programme.

If while carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School Principal so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third-party services.

**Job Competencies**

**_High Quality Teaching Practice _**
- Demonstrated use of inquiry as a pedagogical stance to **encourage students to think critically**and actively participate in the learning process.
- Demonstrated high quality teaching skills, providing **relevant, challenging, engaging and differentiated learning experiences**for each student.
- Demonstrated ability to **integrate the use of learning technologies**in learning and teaching programs.
- Ability to **cater for the learning needs of students with identified difficulties, gifted and talented**or who have English / French / Mandarin as an additional language.
- Ability to **assess and monitor student achievement**in a variety of ways, using data to inform differentiation and the teaching and learning process.
- Demonstrated ability to **develop strategies to improve the quality of teaching**and student learning that are grounded in current research.

**_Contribution to Learning Area and Curriculum Development _**
- **Interactive, Hands-On Learning**:Design and implement a curriculum that fosters active engagement and encourages curiosity through sensory-rich, hands-on activities.
- **Outdoor Play and Exploration**:Prioritise outdoor learning, providing children with opportunities for exploration and movement, and using nature as a key resource for teaching.
- **Emotional Growth & Social-Emotional Learning**:Nurture emotional intelligence by creating a safe environment where children can express their emotions, learn self-regulation, and build resilience.
- **Creativity and Problem-Solving**:Encourage creativity through play, art, and constructive activities, helping children develop problem-solving skills and independent thinking.
- **Growth Mindset and Mistake-Embracing Culture**:Foster an environment where mistakes are embraced as part of the learning process, helping children build perseverance and confidence.
- **Nutritional and Developmental Support**:Support children's holistic development by encouraging healthy habits and involving them in age-appropriate chores that build responsibility and life skills.

**_Relationships with Students, Staff and Parents _**
- Ability to develop productive relationships with students which foster and develop positive behaviours for learning.
- Demonstrated a high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and colleagues.
- Demonstrated capacity to work as a co-learner and collaborator with students, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
- Ensure that the welfare approach towards all students is balanced and aligns with the school’s policies and procedures.

**_Contribution to the Whole School _**
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