Pyp - Math Teacher

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**I. JOB DETAILS**

**Job Title**

PYP Math Teacher

**Substantive Grade**

**Department**

Academics

**Reporting Supervisor**

TBC

**Number of Staff**

TBC

**No of Direct Reports**

TBC

**Job Titles of Direct Reports**

TBC

**Budget Responsibility**

TBC

**II. JOB PURPOSE**
- The role holder is responsible
- For delivering classroom instruction that helps students learn and excel.

For developing student’s abilities and interest through creative activities.

**III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Functional**

**Subject Knowledge and Methodological Competence**
- Assists in managing IB curriculum and study courses for the students’ development.
- Provides students with structure and support in a safe learning environment to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and morally.
- Introduces new study patterns among the students to develop their interest and do regular studies.
- Gives practical analysis of the courses to create interest.
- Develops the lesson plan in accordance with the curriculum guidelines, and presents the lesson plans to the academic coordinators for approval.
- Plans lessons based on inquiry, focussed on conceptual understanding, differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and informed by assessment (formative and summative)
- Reviews the feedback from the academic coordinators and revises the lesson plans accordingly
- Keeps up to date with the latest teaching aids, such as the use of technology in classroom learning, and integrate these into the teaching process
- Creates challenging and engaging learning opportunities for students, and fosters a classroom atmosphere that is conducive for learning
- Develops worksheets, handouts, and other learning materials in line with the lesson plan and curriculum, as well as the assessments and examinations.
- Responsible for the timely marking and correction of assignments completed by the students

**Organizational Competence**:

- Creates a well-organized, orderly and task-oriented learning environment.
- Assesses students’ progress and reports to the principal about them. Conduct assessment tests to evaluate students’ progress
- Assesses, records and reports on the development, progress and results of students
- Identifies students who may require additional assistance, academic or non-academic, and ensures they receive the necessary support
- Contributes to extra-curricular activities and participates in school activities such as assemblies, meetings and conferences
- Ensures the safety of students at all times

**Reflection and Development**:

- Reflects regularly on the development of personal and professional capabilities.
- Communicates the development of students to the Coordinator & Principal.

**Interaction**

**Focussed on effective teamwork and collaboration**
- Collaborates with other teachers to share new ideas, teaching approaches, content and professional knowledge
- Communicates and provides feedback to the parents during the Parent Teacher Meetings, and whenever necessary

**Interpersonal Competence**:

- Creates an atmosphere of trust by dealing with students in a positive and open way.
- Ensures open communication channel and coordination with parents and others involved in the education and development of the students.
- Enables students understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to support their learning and personal development.

**IV. JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Graduate & Bachelor in Education
- Preferred Masters in the desired Subject with International Teaching Qualification / Certificate that qualifies for accreditation according to IB educational system OR Cambridge Curriculum.
- Computer literacy, is required to work on software.
- Fluent English Level: reading, writing, speaking; a professional command of the English language.
- Ability to support Blended cum Hybrid Learning.

**Experience**
- 2-5 years of Teaching experience

JD Mathematics
- Understanding PYP curriculum standards and Principles of Mathematics
- Creating stimulating lesson plans to foster maximum student’s engagement in Mathematics.
- Developing a curiosity and enjoyment of mathematics, and appreciate its elegance and power
- Employing and refining the mathematical powers of abstraction and generalization
- Developing logical and creative thinking, and patience and persistence in problem solving to instil confidence in using mathematics
- Promoting the universality of mathematics and its multicultural, international and historical perspectives
- Adjusting teaching practices to support differentiated learning.
- Enabling students to independently and collaboratively extend their understanding of mathematics.
- Fostering curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of mathematics learning.
- Planning activities and worksheets to include approaches to learning.

**V. KEY INTERACTIONS**

**Key Internal Contacts**

**Key External Contacts**

Principal

Coordinators/ HODs

Other No