Secondary Mathematics Teacher - temporary
Introduction
Secondary School Teachers hold an important role at ICS as they guide our older students on their path to IB exams, university, and future career choices.
They have the unique ability to promote learning and personal growth by building on students’ natural talents as they mature through the years and gradually recognize their strengths.
Our Secondary Teachers must demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a collaborative culture and a supportive environment within the school.
They need to have a thorough understanding of the social and emotional dimensions of learning and encourage students to share their joys and concerns knowing they will always be supported.
As a Mathematics Teacher, you play a pivotal role in fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for mathematics among your students.
Your primary responsibility is to design and deliver engaging math lessons that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of your students.
Your goal is to impart essential mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills while nurturing a positive attitude toward the subject.
Role
For the time between August and December 2024, we are looking for additional support in our Mathematics Department. This position is temporary and the contract will end in December 2024 however there is the potential to prolong the contract until the end of the school year.
Specific Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Teaching IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) Mathematics classes from Grades 6 to 12
- Teaching the Personal Development Programme to the class for which they are a tutor
- Demonstrating effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning
- Using technology to enhance learning and supporting the e-learning initiatives within the school
Assessment and Reporting
- Ensuring assessments support ongoing learning and providing timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments of school procedures
- Keeping parents informed about the learning of their children, and being proactive in communication with parents
Curriculum development
- Ensuring curriculum plans are up-to-date for the grade levels they teach
- Contributing to the planning and delivery of inter-disciplinary curriculum projects
Social and emotional aspects of learning as a teacher and tutor
- Contributing positively to the collaborative culture of their teams by being engaged and participating in team and secondary meetings
- Supporting the social and emotional well-being of the students in their classes
- Liaising with the Head of Department and IB Coordinators to ensure that programme requirements are met within the classes taught
Supporting the collaborative culture at ICS
- Constructing learning activities that challenge students and demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of the students in their classes
- Supervising Personal Projects and Extended Essays as required
- Participating in student recognition processes including assemblies, academic and extracurricular awards ceremonies etc.
- Recording and reporting student progress following the procedures established by the school
- Adhering to Secondary School deadlines
- Assisting, as requested, with cover of classes for absent colleagues
- Assisting, as requested, with the administration of exams
The successful candidate will have :
Bachelor’s degree
Current classroom teacher qualification to teach Mathematics
Minimum 4 years of recent and relevant Senior School classroom experience
Knowledge and experience of the IB DP and MYP programmes
Excellent communication skills in English
IT competence
Strong organisational skills
A valid Swiss work permit is a must
Soft Skills
- Adaptive
- Imaginative
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Student-centered
- Motivated
- Research focused
- Confident Communicator
- Resilient
- Empathetic
- Mission-driven