Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
A teacher aspires to teach in a manner and at a level, which is in accordance with the school\'s published \xe2\x80\x9cPrinciples of professional practice for teachers at Taylor\'s International School\xe2\x80\x9d

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES
The Essential English Programme Teacher teaches students of different proficiency levels and address the diverse needs of students to promote students\' learning ability. In accordance with school\'s policies, the teacher will:

• Plan and prepare lesson plans that meet core objectives and principles and are in line with the curriculum goals.
• Prepare instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials and resources consistent with learning objectives and student needs.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids, and school supplies as needed.
• Deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the academic level and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Making full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for all students.
• Teach grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word usage and other principles of the English language.
• Promote students\' understanding of and appreciation for literature.
• Develop students\' writing skills and verbal skills including reading out loud, discussion and debate.
• Encourage the development of critical thinking skills.
• Create a safe and flexible classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning.
• Help students to work independently and collaboratively in groups.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behaviour that conform to school policies and promote learning in the classroom.
• Encourage student responsibility, cooperation, tolerance, and mutual respect in a manner consistent with school policies and procedures.
• Establish and monitor appropriate behaviour of students in cross-curricular activities.
• Track and monitor student learning using a variety of techniques.
• Prepare and administer assessments that are curriculum-aligned.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
• Monitor performance and progress and modify instructional methods to meet individual needs where necessary.
• Foster good working relationships with students, teachers, counsellors, administrators, and other stakeholders to support the development and well-being of the students.
• Keep parents or guardians informed of students\' academic progress and social and behavioural issues.
• Coordinate parent/teacher conferences to review students\' progress.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his classes.

*Detailed job descriptions will be provided upon successful commencement*

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a Bachelor\'s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Education or related field.
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Teaching Of English As A Second Language (TESL) or Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Language (TESOL) is preferred.
• At least 2 year(s) of teaching experience.
• Most recent work experience with a language center is preferred.

Taylor\'s Education Group