Upper School Theatre Arts Teacher and Head of Grade 11

The most significant impact on student learning is the quality of the teaching they experience - great teachers develop great learners. We are looking for colleagues with an outstanding record of achievement, who are passionate about not only student learning, but also their own. 

Our definition of learning commits us to focus on the whole child - where the development of character is equally as important as that of conceptual understanding and competencies.

The Teaching Position:

We are seeking a qualified, professional educator with a successful track record teaching Upper School Theatre Arts and in particular  the IB Diploma Theatre Arts course. The ideal candidate will be flexible and excited to cooperate with a team of dynamic, professional Creative Arts teachers to plan, deliver, and assess student-centered curriculum in a diverse international school setting. They will hold high expectations for students and will be comfortable differentiating content and instruction in all courses. Applicants with experience working with an EAL population will be preferred.

The Secondary Theatre Arts teacher also has responsibility for the annual Secondary Musical production.

The Head of Grade 11 Role:

Purpose

A Head of Grade (HOG) has the responsibility for coordinating and managing the operations of a grade level Advisory team.  The HOG works closely with the Assistant Principals, Guidance Counselor, IB and AP Coordinators to monitor the academic progress and social-emotional health of students.  

Expectations

Advisory Program Planning:

• plan, coordinate and facilitate monthly grade level Advisory Team meetings 
• plan, propose and develop Advisory activities/curriculum in conjunction with the Assistant Principals, Counselors and other Head of Grades
• support grade level Advisors with the instruction and execution of the Advisory curriculum 

Grade Level Planning:

• assist with the August orientation program for new and returning students
• attend planning meetings with the Assistant Principals, Guidance Counselor and other Head of Grades to plan grade level activities for the weekly meetings and Advisory program
• assist with the organization of Grade Level experiential learning trips and fostering curricular connections with those experiences

Student Support and Family Communication

• assist the Guidance Counselor with the transition of incoming and departing students
• monitor students’ academic progress  
• participate in bi-weekly Student Support Team (SST) meetings
• facilitate student  Level 1 Student Support Interventions and follow up with family/teacher communications
• coordinate team efforts to celebrate and recognize student success (i.e. Mission awards)
• facilitate student/teacher and parent/teacher conferences as needed 
• represent the grade level for students, faculty, administration and parents

Requirements:

Applicants should have at least 3 years of previous teaching experience, in an international school. Applicants must furnish evidence of:

• Teaching license including specialism
• Documented record of excellence in teaching
• Pastoral Leadership experience preferred
• BA / BSC or equivalent university degree
• Understanding of concept based curriculum and instruction 
• Learner-centered focus
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs