IBDP Chemistry HS Science
CAMPUS: Johannesburg Campus | SUPERVISOR: HS Principal | START DATE: 28 July 2025 |
POSTING DATE: 17 September 2024 | CLOSING DATE: 15 November 2024
Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience, Mindful, Thinker, Globally Connected, Curious, Contributor) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.
Position overview
This position will consist of a full-time assignment including IBDP Chemistry and possibly Grade 9 or 10 Integrated Science. The High School operates on an 8-period rotating block schedule, and teachers are assigned to teach 5 of 8 blocks. Each HS Teacher is also responsible for a homeroom cohort and our Well-Being Program is integral to our High School.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The IBDP Chemistry and Science teacher should have:
- Secondary license or certification for teaching Science with a preference for a master’s degree
- Successful experience teaching IB Chemistry
- Recent training and/or experience in IBDP Chemistry
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and others
- Positive attitude and proven belief that all students can learn
- Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners
- Ability to establish and participate in collaborative structures
- Proven ability to develop successful academic programs
- Proven ability to moderate assignments at all levels to ensure collective understanding of achievement
- Proven ability to use learning data to explore and improve teaching and learning practices
- Ability to engage students in language learning activities using a variety of current social media forms
- An active online profile
- Successful experiences with advisory (homeroom/Well-/Being) programming
- Successful experiences with inspiring or leading innovative practices
Performance Responsibilities:
Teachers at AISJ are expected to:
- Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow team department/grade members with regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization and classroom issues including discipline, expectations and routines
- Moderate assignments on a regular basis
- Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues promote social and emotional awareness
- Take an active role in the advisory of class groups
- Constructively contribute to, staff meetings
- Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents
- Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities
- Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student progress
- Assist, as required, in the development of social and emotional curricular materials
- Act as a resource/contact/support for new staff members (i.e. curriculum, schedules, procedures)
- Participate in and assist with, school events as required
All community members are expected to be committed to the AISJ Community Principles.
- We are better when we act together.
- Our differences make us stronger.
- Every voice counts. Every voice matters.
- Every team needs individuals. Every individual needs a team.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please complete the electronic form [Click here]. Information captured will be securely stored and used for a reference check on the candidate’s compatibility. AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the closing date if required.
SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION
AISJ maintains robust child protection policies to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for our students. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training, and sign a safeguarding agreement.
PRIVACY
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