MYP Science Teacher

MYP Science Teacher

Job Title: MYP Science Teacher
Job Purpose: Provide excellent lessons and learning opportunities for all students so that every child has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Reporting to: MYP Coordinator
Other key relationships: Other teachers in the Upper School, parents and students.
Length of Contract: Two Years
Salary: Competitive, to be agreed.

Purpose of Job:
Provide excellent lessons and learning opportunities for all students so that every child has the opportunity to reach their potential in Science.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver excellent, engaging, challenging lessons based on the agreed JTIS International Curriculum (this includes the MYP Curriculum).
Use excellent Science knowledge and pedagogy to support student learning.
Plan and implement units that address the MYP Science objectives and assessment criteria ensuring continuity with the JTIS Curriculum.
Design a coherent curriculum for Science competencies aligned from Grades 6-9 (MYP 1-4).
Work alonsgisde MYP colleagues to plan Interdisciplinary MYP units.
Design Implement the teaching and learning according to IB approaches to Teaching (ATT) and IB approaches to learning (ATL).
Follow the IB philosophy in all planning
Use a wide range of stratgeies to ensure that all students make rapid progress in Science.
Regularly check My IB and Programme Resource Centre for latest news, updates, and developments in Science.
Participate in IB professional development workshops.
Model the IB Learner Profile attributes.
Model academic integrity and responsible digital citizenship.
Use supportive, positive classroom management strategies to ensure excellent behaviour by students that allows learning to flourish.
Use formative assessment to design and structure lessons that help students reach their potential.
Implement inquiry-based and engaging instructional lessons that encourage student curiosity and continued improvement.
Agree and set with parents and students learning goals for improving student academic performance in Science. Monitor these learning goals and set both class work and homework that enables students to attain these goals in Science.
Providing timely feedback to students so that they understand how to improve in their studies in Science.
Use the school’s record keeping system to track attendance, assessment and progress.
Maintain a safe, organized classroom, which supports student’s independent and collaborative learning in Science.
Supervise children during breaks and lunchtimes, ensuring safe and orderly transitions.
Prepare students for and administer any necessary school based summative assessments such as MAP.
Maintain consistency with internal and relevant external marking schedules and moderation procedures.
Maintain legible, accurate, comprehensive, records of formative and summative assessment results and report these to the MYP coordinator.
Compile competently written reports on student performance for internal and external use as outlined in our Assessment Timetable.
Participate in parent/teacher meetings to discuss student progress and learning goals in Science.
Communicate and consult with parents of students on any issues of pastoral care.
Be an MYP mentor to support student learning and progress, particularly in their work at home.
Be an After School Activity leader to promote Science throughout the school.
Be prepared to take the role of a Service as Action advisor and/or Community Project supervisor
Be responsible for organising Science Week and promoting Science throughout the school.
Liaise with the MYP Coordinator before responding to parents about sensitive areas.
Engender enthusiasm and loyalty within the whole school House system.
Encourage, support and maintain high standards of behaviour and dress of students in the classroom and in all school locations and activities in accordance with school policies.
Follow JTIS policies with regard to the Safeguarding and Health and Safety of students both on and off the school premises.
Be prepared to support all school events including duties before and after school; parent/teacher meetings; staff development meetings; residential trips; after school clubs and school celebrations.
Promote the use of computers and digital skills both to enhance Science learning but also as tool to promote learning throughout the school. This includes the use of AI technologies.

Collegiality
Attend meetings designed to share information necessary for the smooth running of the school and the successful delivery of its programmes including Staff Development meetings (where necessary), Primary Team or MYP Team Meetings and any other meetings requested by the Principal.
Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the School’s strategic plan.
Set a good example in all professional matters ensuring that all teachers and students observe matters such as dress code, punctuality and mutual support.
Supervise students during non-period time as determined by the duty rota, as requested by the SLT.
Behave at all times in a manner befitting a role model for the students of the school and in a manner that brings only respect to colleagues and the reputation of JTIS.
Represent the School at official functions as and when requested by the Principal.

Communication
Work together and share information with co-teachers and Specialist Teachers on pastoral and behaviour issues to support students and families.
Contribute to Grade, Primary and Whole School meetings effectively with relevant agenda items and supporting developments.
Follow the Home School Communication Policy to ensure effective sharing of information with parents about school events; pastoral care and student academic progress.
Ensure effective communication with Teaching and Admin colleagues so that all school policies are followed.
Ensure effective communication with the SLT about parent enquiries or concerns.
Communicate subject specific information (where appropriate) across the school e.g. calendared events.
Maintain confidentiality of information within the MYP Team and SLT.

Person Specification:
Bachelor’s degree in a Science or primary/secondary education, advanced degree preferred.
Internationally recognised Teaching Certificate such as U.S Teaching Certification, U.K. P.G.C.E, Qualified Teacher Status.
Minimum 3 years experience teaching.
Knowledge and understanding of different Science Curccicula including MYP.
Experience of exemplary classroom practice within the phase(s) to which they are appointed.
Understanding of International Schools and teaching in China.
A strong commitment to extra-curricular activities.
Excellent inter-personal skills.
Strong communication, administrative, organisational and IT skills.
A willingness to engage in School life beyond the regular day.
A flexible, adaptable approach to living overseas and teaching in a new environment.

Starting Salary Range

24000 - 35000 rmb depending on experience
+ performance bonuses

Savings Potential

Single teachers report being able to save 40-50% of their salary

Accommodation

Housing allowance

Flights/Transport

$1200 USD flight allowance per year

Medical

private medical insurance coverage (within China and International coverage options)

Other

Subsidized Lunch