Combined Science Middle School Teacher Milano

Combined Science Middle School Teacher
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Professional Qualifications and Qualities**:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- A teaching qualification (UK PGCE, Bachelor of Education, QTS) recognized in Canada, UK or USA

- A minimum of two years recent and relevant experience in a comparable school environment

- Knowledge of the IB programmes

- Previous experience working with students for whom English is not a first language

- English Mother tongue or outstanding communication skills in English, both oral and written

- Strong communication and presentation skills

- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

- Able to demonstrate flexibility, reliability and initiative both individually and as a team member in support of school activities both within and outside of the classroom

- Adaptability and flexibility

- Strong work ethic

- Demonstrate authentic engagement with own growth and development as a teacher and contribute to that of colleagues

**Planning, Teaching, and Assessment Responsibilities

- Teach across a range of ages and abilities, in both the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6- 10)

- Identify and adopt the most effective active, creative teaching approaches for all students in line with current best practice and the ethos of our school

- Contribute to the development of curriculum (the production and ongoing review of units and/or schemes of work), ensuring both diversity and inclusivity are incorporated to student learning experiences

- Identify and teach study skills/strategies that will develop students' ability to work independently

- Set, communicate, and assess homework/formative work regularly in line with school and department policy

- Effectively teach classes, as allocated, to a mixed-ability class (or classes), drawn from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds, including students for whom English may not be their first language

- Adopt strategies and monitor teaching and learning activities to support individuals with Learning Support or EAL needs

- Seek ways to take learning outside the classroom; identify opportunities and take advantage of resources to contextualize learning locally, regionally, and/or globally

- Monitor, assess and report on learners' work and progress, in accordance with 's policy and procedures on assessment and reporting

- Demonstrate and pursue excellence in teaching and best practices in education, including teaching and learning in a 'Bring your own Device' environment

- Keep professionally current on developments in the field of education, through reading and participating in in-service courses and workshops

**Duties and Responsibilities

- Model and promote the IB learner profile

- Actively contribute to **Science Department** to enhance student learning opportunities for all students

- Play an active role in all aspects of the safeguarding of students, focusing on their social and emotional development. To include but not limited to:

- carrying out attendance, according to school policy

- handling all communication between students, staff and parents in a professional manner

- supporting students with the development of organizational skills and study skills

- carrying out academic monitoring, such as checking diaries, the completion of homework etc.

- upholding the expectations outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code

- Be fully aware of both the school's and Science laboratory health and safety policies, ensuring that departmental health and safety requirements is followed at all times

- Attend staff meetings, planning and prep days, and participate in group committee work as required

- Abide by school decisions and policies which will be evolving from time to time

- Fulfil the Teachers Code of Conduct as outlined by CSM's Staff Handbook

- Be actively involved in school-related activities, such as concerts, sports events, graduation, etc. some of which may take place outside of the school day

- Create a stimulating learning environment, including displays of student work

- Carry out supervision duties on a rota basis

- Supervise students for the MYP Personal Project and/or Extended Essay, as required

- Provide relevant information about student or parental concerns or conflicts to the appropriate line manager

- Expect to contribute to the holistic life of the school through their involvement in our Extra-Curricular programme

- Expect to be a Homeroom teacher should that be required by the School

- Carry out additional activities, as requested, in line with the general expectations of this job description.

Established in 2014, the Canadian School of Milan is an independent, co-educational IB World School which educates over 300 students from pre-school to the end of secondary education. The School offers students a hybrid, Ontario-based curriculum in the primary Lower School, and MYP the IB Diploma in the secondary Upper School, with a wide range of co-curricular activities. Our students come from a wide mix of backgrounds and cultures with