Job Description

Sunway International School (SIS) is the first international school in Malaysia to offer Ontario (Canada) Ministry of Education High School Curriculum. A private co-educational institution, SIS commenced in January 2008. Due to dynamic growth and expansion, SIS opened up a second campus in Sunway Iskandar, a new development strategically located close to major attractions in Iskandar, Johor Bahru and Singapore. Beginning in January 2017, SIS Sunway Iskandar has started operations and offers the Ontario curriculum for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5, Middle Year Programme for students in Grade 6 to 10 and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students in Grade 11 and 12.
SIS Sunway Iskandar welcomes applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join SIS Iskandar in the following areas:
Responsibilities The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfil their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. The teacher is responsible for developing course outline(s) and implementing instructional programs that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with the Malaysian Ministry of Education, the Ontario Ministry of Education and/or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme policies and guidelines. The Teacher will also provide non-academic services to the institution and undertake professional activities, extra-curricular activities, counselling and marketing activities. Academic staff members are expected to engage in scholarly activities to develop and enhance his/her teaching, research and professional expertise relevant to the profession.
Specific duties required of a Teacher may include:

• Prepare and deliver classes/ learning activities.
• Mark and assess students work, assignments, projects, tests, coursework and examinations.

• Develop subject teaching materials and produce learning materials for students.
• Implement instructional activities to actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences.

• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis. Perform extra-curricular activities, including counselling of students, invigilation and promotion/marketing of the school.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree or a Diploma in Teaching with Visual Arts endorsement or relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in teaching visual arts.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with teaching staff.
• Prior experience or familiarity with year-long curriculum planning.
• Experience with the IBDP and IBMYP environment preferred. Proficiency in English.

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.