Secondary General Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Responsibilities

Teaching:

• To teach High School Science classes
• To work with students who are on a learning accommodation plan and/or require an additional support teacher in class
• To work with EAL mainstream students
• To demonstrate through collaboration, planning, and teaching, the MYP framework of concepts within contexts, and inquiry-based learning that is balanced with specific skills of ‘how to learn’, leading learning towards the IB vision and the aims of individual subject areas and that incorporates interdisciplinary learning
• To use and refer to the NGSS in the curriculum, as well as in the teaching and learning
• To set up and take materials and equipment for science labs and demonstrations
• To work and collaborate with EAL and Student Support teachers to enrich curriculum and student learning
• To differentiate and target learning to students’ needs and aptitude levels
• To be cognisant of being culturally and linguistically responsive and proactive

Relationships:

• To develop trusting and effective relationships with the all the students in the classes and their parents
• To establish supportive, collaborative, and positive working relationships with all other members of staff
• To become a positive presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community

Educational role:

• To develop and execute the preparation, planning and delivery of child-centered learning activities
• To be a pastoral advisor to a group of students, being responsible for the holistic academic and social-emotional well-being of these students
• To build pedagogical practices around understanding the EAL learner, the importance of differentiation, and the essential aspects of peer observation and feedback
• To establish effective home/school communication
• To participate fully in appropriate training in the various programs and initiatives at Stamford Hong Kong
• To demonstrate a willingness to analyze data such as MAP scores that inform teaching and learning
• To utilize the “Approaches to Learning” expectations per the International Baccalaureate
• To develop a practice that accommodates a range of ability levels and learning styles
• To work in a collegial and professional manner with peers that demonstrates respect, being prepared and on time, and adhering to the school wide meeting norms and team essential agreements

Extended professional role:

• To understand and implement the expectations and policies established by Cognita and Stamford.
• To participate in professional duties as necessary outside of the scope of the school day (e.g. Outdoor Studies trips, professional development on weekends as needed, and after school meetings as required)
• To supervise duties at snack break/lunch and/or other unstructured times
• To work with Team Lead when ordering consumables, supplies, and equipment
• To abide by the child safeguarding expectations of the school
• To assist in internal sub coverage according to department needs
• To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management Team
• To participate and be actively involved in communication using Toddle

Parents:

• To coordinate parent meetings and review student progress
• To coordinate efforts of parents to assist with classroom volunteering duties or on excursions

General:

• To teach any classes as deemed necessary.
• To assist in internal sub coverage according to sub-school needs
• To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management

Position Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience and with relevant qualifications preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in teaching in the MYP/IBDP/AP preferred
• Curriculum development knowledge is required
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Proficiency in using computers
• Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Courage, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity and Scholarship

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required

Contacts

• High School Principal
• Other Stamford Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
• Parents and Students
• PSA

Working Conditions

• School Environment
• Will be required to work independently and as part of a collaborative team effort
• Working hours 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, plus occasional staff meetings and trainings

Terms of Employment

• Referee request: Required
• Background Check: Required

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of 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’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head of School or indeed to the Regional CEO or Safeguarding Manager - Asia so that a referral can be made accordingly to the statutory services.