Duties
Every educator's primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities for the High School English Teacher and ELL role include:
Collaborate with the High School Social Studies Department to ensure high-quality teaching and learning, and the implementation of the school-wide Social Studies program
Provide appropriate support for all students
Deliver Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons as an Advisory teacher
Communicate with and support families
Work collaboratively in a co-teaching model when needed
Participate in Professional Learning Communities
Attend relevant departmental, divisional, and K-12 professional meetings
Supervise the IB Extended Essay and support the CAS program
Engage in our Intercultural Trips throughout Kenya
Implement the school's strategic focus areas (SFAs)
Sponsor a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the leadership team
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Valid teaching certification (e.g., state/provincial license, TSC, PGCE, or equivalent).
Master's degree in the relevant subject area or a related field (preferred).
Professional Experience
Minimum of 4 years of relevant teaching experience.
Experience with the U.S./Canadian curriculum and/or the IB Programme (as applicable).
IB Diploma Programme (DP) Psychology teaching experience preferred.
Experience with Common Core State Standards (as applicable).
Professional Skills & Competencies
Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning with teaching experience in a multicultural setting.
Competent in using educational technology, including the Google Suite, and effectively integrating technology into instruction.
Fluent English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches aligned with ISK's educational aims, including:
Understanding by Design model
Social Emotional Learning
Integration and interdisciplinary learning
Cultural proficiency and Communication skills
Student-centred and strengths-based approach
Integration and conceptual inquiry