Middle School Science Teacher

American International School of Neom (AISJ)

Job Responsibilities

Planning & Preparation for Learning

• Design lessons and units aligned with NGSS Science Standards and the AISJ curriculum framework in collaboration with grade-level teams.

• Contribute to the development of curriculum documentation that supports both horizontal and vertical alignment.

• Plan with attention to differentiation, student engagement, and anticipated misconceptions.

• Develop clear plans for summative and formative assessments to monitor student learning.

• Demonstrate strong content knowledge across core subject areas and social-emotional learning.

Classroom Management

• Communicate and uphold high expectations with clarity, consistency, and fairness.

• Build strong, respectful relationships with students while fostering a welcoming and supportive classroom culture.

• Establish and sustain effective classroom routines throughout the school year.

• Promote student ownership, self-discipline, and responsibility.

• Address discipline concerns proactively, maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

Delivery of Instruction

• Utilize effective instructional strategies, materials, and groupings to engage and motivate all learners.

• Design lessons with clear, measurable learning goals aligned to standards and unit outcomes.

• Differentiate and scaffold instruction skillfully to meet diverse learner needs.

• Encourage active learning, problem-solving, and student inquiry.

Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate regularly with colleagues to plan units, share instructional strategies, analyze student work, and reflect on practice.

• Seek out and implement new teaching approaches and professional learning opportunities.

• Engage actively with team initiatives and contribute to a positive professional culture.

Collaboration

• Work with colleagues to analyze data for student placement and instructional planning.

• Seek and incorporate feedback to enhance instructional practice and student growth.

• Leverage team strengths while supporting collective areas for improvement.

Monitoring, Assessment & Follow-Up

• Frequently check for student understanding, adjusting instruction as needed.

• Use data to refine lesson and unit design, ensuring instruction meets student needs.

• Administer diagnostic assessments and use results to adjust instruction.

• Guide students in setting goals, self-assessing, and taking ownership of their learning.

• Support students in developing self-regulation and reflective learning habits.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate with parents respectfully and sensitively, honoring diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrate belief in every student s ability to meet high standards.

• Provide clear expectations for learning and behavior.

• Share timely updates regarding academic progress, behavior, and successes.

• Keep parents informed about curriculum and suggest ways to support learning at home.

• Respond promptly to parent concerns and foster a welcoming school-home partnership.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in after-school activities and community events.

• Maintain open, professional communication with the school community.

• Fulfill assigned supervision duties.

• Lead one after-school activity per week and hold two office-hour sessions per week.