Mathematics Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Providing students with positive and appropriate learning experiences
Faculty must demonstrate commitment to professional inquiry and engage in collective processes of assessment and instruction
Creating a safe learning environment
Collaboratively supporting students and executing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) as appropriate for students in their charge and as directed by the head of department or class teachers
Working actively with Learning Support Teachers with common students
Taking cover lessons across the department as required
Building positive interpersonal relationships
Promoting positive interactions among students who have differing cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds
Fostering a sense of identity and pride in the school among students, parents and colleagues
Maintaining an open attitude toward new ideas and accepting of others whose experiences, opinions and beliefs may differ
Collaborating with colleagues
Seeking ongoing professional growth
Continuing to acquire new learning and reflecting new learning and professional practice
Engaging in opportunities for in-service and workshop offerings
Sharing professional knowledge with colleagues
Working closely with the Department Head, and other mathematics teachers to plan cooperatively, develop curriculum and maintain a positive, professional school climate within the department
Setting goals for professional development, taking advantage of professional development opportunities, and demonstrating current best practice in the field of education
Communicating effectively
Communicating concerns for students who may be experiencing social, emotional, or academic difficulties to the Student Support Team
Communicating with department members and the Head of Department, assisting with department needs and acting as a liaison between the department and other areas of the school
Able and willing to work in an asynchronous or synchronous online platform if necessary
Embrace the JIS Learning Dispositions of Resilience, Resourcefulness, Relating, and Reflectiveness
Performing other related duties and assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the High School Principal and/or Mathematic Department Head
Minimum Bachelor’s degree, in Mathematics and/or secondary education Mathematics preferred
A teaching credential in Mathematics preferred
Minimum three years of experience in teaching High School Mathematics
Experience in a school with a well-defined High School philosophy
Demonstrated organizational ability, and effective communicative, writing, and interpersonal skills
Experience teaching a range of levels of mathematics is preferred
Documented knowledge of the IB program, the AP program, or any international mathematics curriculum is an advantage
Demonstrated ability to integrate technology within lessons in response to student learning needs
Demonstrated background in associating with students outside of the classroom environment - this could include experiences in drama, sports, clubs, music, or other non-academic endeavors
A clear commitment to Child Safeguarding, safety, service learning and environmental stewardship