Science Teacher

SUMMARY

ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic Middle School Science teacher with a passion for leading middle school students to construct their own understanding of science guided by the NGSS standards. This person would demonstrate a commitment to a well-rounded and flexible Science program that encompasses interdisciplinary connections, literacy, and authentic/relevant learning experiences. The ideal candidate will be passionate about guiding the learning of middle school students in particular and understand the importance of that age range both for the individual student and for the life of the school. ISG Jubail has a strong sense of community. The successful candidate would be committed to contributing to the whole school community beyond the confines of the Science program. The ideal candidate would be eager to engage in collaboration around our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.

JOB DUTIES

The successful candidate will be able to effectively:

• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
• Collaborate around meeting our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
• Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner.
• Commit to continual professional learning.
• Plan meaningful assessment opportunities.
• Drive Learning through assessment and feedback.
• Reflect on assessment goals and targets.
• Plan and deliver effective and meaningful learning opportunities
• Know and respond to the needs of all students
• Promote agency and innovation in the learning process
• Foster compassion and build relationships amongst all the ISG community
• Exhibit effective and positive classroom management
• Contribute to student growth and collaboration
• Contribute to the after-school activities program and to the wider ISG Jubail community
• Effectively assess and report on student academic achievement and learning dispositions
• Espouse creativity and passion in and out of the classroom

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

The ideal candidate will have:

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.