History Teacher

Teach Away Inc.; Manama; On-site; BHD 14,000 - 17,500; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fostering an engaging learning environment. As an educator, you will create a respectful classroom atmosphere that encourages active participation and caters to diverse learning needs. Your role will involve planning lessons collaboratively, assessing student progress, and supporting their emotional and social development. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while working in a supportive community that values multicultural identities. If you are passionate about teaching and committed to professional growth, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid teaching credential or license.
• Experience in creating engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Create a respectful learning environment and engage students actively.
• Plan collaboratively based on curriculum standards and goals.
• Assess student understanding and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Assessment Strategies

Student Engagement

Technology Integration

Education

Teaching Credential/License

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Create an environment of respect and rapport, engaging students actively in their learning.
• Communicate clearly and positively, showing flexibility and responsiveness
• Address the needs of students with different levels and abilities
• Use prescribed curriculum framework with curricular standards
• Use a range and balance of teaching strategies
• Utilize developmentally appropriate instructional strategies
• Use a variety of resources for pursuing open-ended inquiry
• Recognize the importance of cultural heritage
• Maintain constant awareness of the needs of second language learners
• Provide prompt, regular, and appropriate feedback to students/parents by maintaining accurate records for each student
• Use technology to optimize learning

Planning:

• Plan collaboratively, based on the agreed curriculum framework, standards, and instructional goals.
• Create learning units with the end of mind (backward design)
• Involve students in planning their learning and assessment
• Build upon students' prior knowledge and experience and accommodate a wide range of ability levels
• Use varied and appropriate resources
• Maintain accurate records including lesson plans and grade books

Assessing:

• View planning, teaching, and assessing as interconnected processes
• Use a range and balance of assessment strategies and documentation
• Assess the levels of student’s current experience and understanding before embarking on new learning
• Enable students to see assessment as a means of describing their learning and involving students and colleagues in the assessment process
• Involve students in shared reflection during and at the end of each unit
• Ensure students fully understand how their grades are determined
• Maintain records of regular parental contact
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the results of assessment provide a link to further curriculum development

Student Care and Support:

• Provide a safe environment for the student at all times, in and out of the classroom
• Efficiently carry out supervision responsibilities
• Support the moral, social, and emotional development of each child
• Ensure calm and sensible behavior at all times through the application of fair and consistent policies
• Demonstrate positive attitudes of tolerance, respect, and integrity by example
• Celebrating multicultural and national identities in our community
• Gain insight into students through communication and partnership with families and colleagues

Professional Appraisal and Staff Development:

• Seek and participate in opportunities for professional growth
• Support the emphasis on ongoing professional learning to further develop knowledge of pedagogy and teaching practice
• Perform additional duties required by the administration that are consistent with the purposes and responsibilities contained in this job description.
• Actively work and support the MKS growth process.

Specific qualifications required for this role:

• Teaching Credential/License