The middle school science teacher is responsible for delivering an American science curriculum to middle school students in an engaging, stimulating and effective manner, using varied instructional strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to promote inquiry-based learning, in which students work both collaboratively and independently to create new knowledge, share materials, problem-solve and discuss mathematical concepts through hands-on learning activities such as labs, fieldwork and whole class discussions.

Summary of duties

• Teach up to four sections of science and a daily student advisory

• Prepare, coordinate and plan the curriculum with other members of the science department, and liaise with other departments where appropriate

• Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in science education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis

• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, grade

• assessments and complete report cards, etc

• Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students, while delivering an engaging and challenging syllabus

• Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning

• Participate in regular, purposeful science pedagogy meetings and in professional development sessions

• Provide continuity of the students’ educational experience to allow smooth transition from/to the US education system

• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events,

• committee membership and leadership of extracurricular activities

• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Middle School Principal