Social Studies Teacher

Teach Away Inc.; Capital Governorate; On-site; BHD 3,500 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Bahrain is seeking a dedicated professional to teach and support students in their learning journey. This role includes collaborative planning and assessing student needs, ensuring a safe and engaging classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse learners. Opportunities for professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a respectful learning environment.
• Experience with diverse student needs.
• Skills in collaborative planning based on curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment of respect and rapport among students.
• Plan collaboratively and create learning units.
• Assess students' experience and understanding.

Skills

Engaging students

Clear communication

Flexibility

Cultural awareness

Technology use

Job description

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.