Grade 5 Ela Teacher

Contract Length: 2 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

- Elementary
- Licensed Teacher

**Requirements**:

- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
- Major: Education

Job Benefits:

- Annual round-trip airfare to/from the home country of record upon completion of the initial contract.
- Housing allowance provided on a monthly basis

**Job Description**:

- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in Metropolitan School values.
Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater to different learning styles.
- Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans, etc.
- Ensure the school's policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Teach students according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities; including late joining students, ESL, limited academic ability, gifted and talented, etc.
- Set and mark work. Assess, record, and report on the academic development, progress, and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs and potential.
- Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
- Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
- Communicate with professionals outside the school where appropriate and requested by line manager (i.e. Ministry of Education officials, accrediting entities officials).
- Participate in appraisal and performance management procedures and professional development.
- Work alongside faculty team members on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, and courses of study.
- Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular programs in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials, and experiences.
- Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and positively manage disruptive behavior.
- Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning and inclusion.
- Assist in the planning and organization of school events and functions (i.e. inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days, etc.).
- Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the school's philosophy and values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.