Band Teacher (Grade 6-8)

Hong Kong International School; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong International School seeks an experienced teacher to deliver curriculum with a strong understanding of pedagogy and assessment. The candidate will plan instruction aligned to standards, incorporate diverse strategies and technologies, and reflect professional practice within a vibrant international community.

You will collaborate across teams, employ UbD and inquiry models, and support student growth in a standards-based learning environment. Prior international experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area; Masters preferred.
• Qualified Teacher Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching in the subject area.
• Experience in an international school with an American-style education preferred.
• Experience with Understanding by Design and inquiry models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction aligned with standards and learning outcomes.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies and technology tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align assessment expectations.
• Maintain professional practice and safeguard student wellbeing.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Technology in education

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject area

Masters degree preferred

Qualified Teacher Certification

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT, PEDAGOGY AND STUDENTS:

This describes the breadth and depth of knowledge of the discipline(s) and understanding of HKIS’ Shared Philosophy of Education. For educators this includes planning for instruction, reflection on curriculum content, knowledge of tools and resources, developmental characteristics of students and current pedagogy.

Demonstrates a sound knowledge of curricular standards; plans with student awareness and understanding of curricular standards and continually updates professional content knowledge

Demonstrates an understanding of levels of cognitive development and learning needs of diverse students through planning and instruction that reflect academic, cultural, spiritual and individual diversity of students.

Designs instructional and assessment opportunities that align with overall learning outcomes and match content appropriately

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:

This describes the means by which classroom teachers establish a culture for learning, engage students in learning and deliver content. This includes flexibility in the choice of materials, use of appropriate technology and a variety of presentation, grouping and pacing techniques in response to student learning needs.

Utilizes a variety of questioning, discussion and reflection techniques that establishes a positive culture for learning in the classroom

Demonstrates and encourages a growth mindset in students that promotes accountability for high quality student work

Engages students in learning opportunities that build procedural and conceptual understanding

Uses a wide variety of digital and non-digital tools and resources for instruction and application activities

MANAGEMENT

This describes how time and resources are prioritized, organized and allocated to provide an effective learning environment. This involves organizing one's own work, planning work for others, anticipating needs and adjusting resources accordingly. For educators, this includes classroom management.

Organizes, adapts and maintains student learning data and resources to inform instructional practice.

Maintains a safe, accessible learning environment in the classroom and is able to accommodate a range of physical and social needs

Establishes and maintains clear classroom expectations and procedures that promote respect and positive relationships

Maintains student learning data to support instruction and assessment

ASSESSMENT

This describes the monitoring of student understanding through a balanced program of developmentally appropriate formative and summative assessments aligned to UbD elements (including articulated standards, enduring understandings, knowledge and skills, misunderstandings and academic vocabulary). This includes providing feedback to students and parents to promote learning and the use of assessment results in planning and instruction.

Designs and implements a variety of high quality assessments that are aligned with learning outcomes; this includes the use of rubrics and exemplars consistent with our HKIS Assessment Agreements (Secondary)

Collaborates with colleagues across the department and division to align assessment expectations that are clear and developmentally appropriate for students in each course and grade level

Is able to provide rich feedback on assessment to students in a timely fashion that furthers the next steps in learning

Models and explicitly teaches how students can constructively use feedback from the teacher and/or peers and self-assess to inform their learning.

Keeps students and families up to date about assessment feedback and a student’s progress through the learning objectives of a course

Communication

This describes the verbal and non-verbal articulation of messages within the HKIS community (students, parents, colleagues) both in formal and informal situations. This includes clarity and accuracy of information, the choice of the most appropriate medium and active listening to facilitate a mutual understanding of needs, issues and concerns.

Provides clear, accurate and timely feedback to stakeholders

Maintains respectful dialogue that demonstrates care, respect for others and sensitivity to diversity

Proactively communicates with students, parents, colleagues, administrators and school staff as appropriate

Collaboration and Professional Practice

This describes the manner in which individuals build, promote and maintain strong learning communities. This includes building professional and reciprocal relationships, sharing information about students, curriculum and resources that enhance the success of the HKIS community.

Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism at all times and strives to uphold HKIS’s core values

Is a reflective practitioner and works in collaboration with colleagues, administrators and students in positive ways

Upholds the highest standards with regard to student and adult safety and safeguarding; this includes adherence to privacy and acceptable use of data and technology guidelines

Demonstrates initiative in professional learning and seeks out opportunities for professional development to enhance knowledge and pedagogical skills

Other

Undertake other duties and functions as required that will impact and strengthen the contributions of the department and overall operations of the school.

Minimum requirements and qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors degree in relevant subject area, Masters Degree preferred

Qualified Teacher Certification

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of full time teaching in the subject area

Experience in a leading international school with an American-style education preferred

Experience in Understanding by Design, Inquiry models and strategies preferred

Experience and ability to collaborate with diverse teams of educators preferred

Required skills:

Excellent knowledge of the subject content and current pedagogy

Excellent knowledge of the developmental needs of students in Grades 6-8

Strong grounding in understanding and practice of Standards Based Approaches to instruction and assessment

Strong communication skills; ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with a diverse community

Adept at using educational and classroom technology

Strong organizational and time management skills

HKIS seeks to hire candidates who are interested in the complex questions of faith and spirituality and who are keen to learn and interact with others of different faith traditions.

Child Protection Statement:

At HKIS, each child’s welfare is paramount. We act to ensure that our students enjoy the right to be protected from harm and exploitation and have their welfare safeguarded.

Hong Kong International School (HKIS) offers a coeducational program for students from Pre-K to 12 (age 4-18), providing an American-style curriculum to US and international students and with English as the language of instruction. As a Christian school with an international outlook, HKIS is sensitive to the needs of its culturally and religiously diverse community of more than 40 nationalities represented among over 3,000 students.