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Summary

ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic Social Studies teacher with expertise in the Middle School level. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging students in history, geography, business, and broad-field social studies, inspiring them to become conscientious and compassionate global citizens. We are looking for an educator who fosters interdisciplinary connections, promotes literacy, and creates authentic, relevant learning experiences. A commitment to a well-rounded and flexible Social Studies program is essential, along with the ability to cultivate critical thinking and inquiry-based learning in the classroom.

Summary

ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic Social Studies teacher with expertise in the Middle School level. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging students in history, geography, business, and broad-field social studies, inspiring them to become conscientious and compassionate global citizens. We are looking for an educator who fosters interdisciplinary connections, promotes literacy, and creates authentic, relevant learning experiences. A commitment to a well-rounded and flexible Social Studies program is essential, along with the ability to cultivate critical thinking and inquiry-based learning in the classroom.

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 Social Studies program. The ideal candidate would be eager to engage in collaboration around our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.

Position 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 among 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.
• Perform other tasks assigned by your Principal.
  
  

Specifically with regards to Social Studies, the successful candidate will be able to effectively:

• Inspire students to engage and lead in a diverse global community.
• Create an environment where students passionately exercise agency in pursuing social studies.
• Be a champion for middle school students, middle school learning, and the middle school program.
• Contribute to the creation and revision of the Social Studies 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

• Current certification/licensure to teach Social Studies.
• An advanced degree in a related field of study.
• Knowledge of the C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Standards.
• Knowledge of Understanding by Design (UbD) principles.
  
  

Experience And Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience

• Teaching Social Studies at both the middle school in an international context.
• Leading and inspiring both middle- and high-school students to be informed and inspired community members and leaders.
• Organizing student projects and performance tasks.
• Documenting curriculum according to Understanding by Design (UbD) principles.
• Designing programs based on the C3 Standards.
• Collaborating in a professional setting with large and small groups of colleagues.
• Leading groups of students and faculty.
  
  

Skills & Dispositions

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Education and Training
• Industries Primary and Secondary Education

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