Science Teacher International Schools Group

Specifically with regards to middle school science, the successful candidate will be able to effectively:

• Scaffold student construction of their own understanding of scientific concepts
• Create an environment where students passionately exercise agency in pursuing science.
• Develop and foster interdisciplinary connections to the learning of science.
• Be a champion for middle school students, middle school learning, and the middle school program
• Contribute to the creation and revision of the science curriculum
• Share interests and passions with students through the after-school program.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

The candidate must have:

• Minimum of Bachelor s degree in a related field of study

The ideal candidate will have:

• Deep pedagogical content knowledge in science.
• Current certification/licensure to teach science.
• An advanced degree in a related field of study
• Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
• Knowledge of Understanding by Design (UbD) principles

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience

• Teaching science at the middle school level in an international context
• Leading and inspiring middle school students to be informed and inspired community members and leaders
• Organizing student projects and performance tasks
• Designing interdisciplinary units of inquiry
• Documenting curriculum according to Understanding by Design (UbD) principles
• Designing programs based on the NGSS Standards
• Collaborating in a professional setting with large and small groups of colleagues
• Leading groups of students and faculty

Skills and Dispositions

• Positive and compassionate outlook.
• Open-mindedness and flexibility.
• A proactive approach and ability to take initiative.
• Desire to engage in meaningful collaboration.