Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Summary of the Role
To effectively teach designated pupils and to undertake associated pastoral and general teaching duties in order to provide high quality and continuity of education to pupils in the absence of their ‘regular’ teacher. Teachers at IST place student learning as their highest priority. They are responsible for ensuring effective learning in a context in which students feel understood, safe and confident. Teachers use a constructivist approach, and follow the IB curriculum programmes. Teachers support a diverse range of learning needs, and actively promote international-mindedness. In short, teachers are responsible for “challenging, inspiring and supporting all our students to fulfil their potential and improve the world.”

Preferred Qualifications and Experience
• Experience: 5+ yearsʼ teaching experience
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and relevant teaching certification. Masters degrees are preferred.
• IB experience is preferred

Professional Competencies:
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form
• Sound decision making, solutions focused,
• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety
• Willingness and ability to work collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Highly effective relationship developer with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of IB Standards and Practices

Personal Attributes:
• Collaborative team player, empathetic listener
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Strategic thinker, able to convert vision into action
• Internationally minded, emotional intelligence
• Intercultural awareness, creative, persuasive
• Flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards
• Adept in multilingual settings, spirited, pioneering, professional and nurturing

Responsibilities
The Cover Teacher responsibilities will be:
Planning and Organization: Teachers will display developed planning and organizational skills:
• Supervise work that has been set by a teacher.
• Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment.

Instructional Techniques: Teachers will demonstrate the use of a variety of teaching methods that support and exemplify the values of the PYP/MYP/DP:
• Utilize effective assessment techniques to facilitate student learning
• Display a thorough understanding of typical developmental characteristics of the taught age group.
• Use a variety of instructional methods, and differentiate effectively to facilitate different learning styles and abilities.
(c) IB: Display an understanding of inquiry and model the inquiry process.

Effective Communication: Teachers will use effective personal and professional communication skills:
• Set an example and encourage socially acceptable behaviour eg: correct usage of language and manner.
• Maintain a professional and positive tone in both oral and written communication with children, colleagues and parents.
• Use appropriate writing for school communications, editing as necessary.

Classroom Management and Organisation: Teachers will maintain a positive and stimulating classroom environment through effective classroom management skills:
(a) Actively engage children in learning activities (b) Manage classroom routines consistently and effectively.
• Maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Maintain a positive social and emotional tone in the classroom.
• Establish high, but attainable, behavioural expectations that are clear to all. (f) Provide engaging, dynamic and student-centred classroom environment.

Professional Responsibilities: Teachers will display a professional attitude and ethic.
• Consistently meet the IST Norms of Collaboration, school and IB responsibilities, deadlines and working hours.
• Communicates and plans in a positive, collaborative manner.
• Dresses in a professional manner according to the IST dress code.

Perform any other duties as designated by the Principal

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Prospective Cover Teachers should be based in Tanzania and need to formally apply. Applicants should submit a letter (in English) describing her/his fit and interest in the position along with an up-to-date curriculum vitae. The names, addresses and contact details of three (3) referees.
Applications and enquiries should be directed to facultyrecruitment@istafrica.com

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