Humanities Teacher – Social Studies and Religious Education Focus (Grade 9-12)

Hong Kong International School; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 480 000 - 720 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hong Kong International School is seeking a Humanities Teacher focused on Social Studies and Religious Education for grades 9–12. The candidate will design inquiry-based instruction, assess learning, and promote critical thinking while maintaining neutrality on faith topics.

The role requires collaboration across the department, integration of EAL considerations, and active participation in student wellbeing initiatives within an international school context in Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a relevant subject area.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Qualified Teacher Certification required/licensed.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching in the subject area.
• Experience in an international school and American system preferred.
• Experience with EAL students and families preferred.

Responsabilités

• Plan, deliver and assess social studies and religious education concepts for grades 9–12.
• Promote critical thinking while maintaining neutrality in class.
• Engage with Pastoral Care Groups and SEL framework to support students.
• Collaborate with department and division to align assessments and feedback.
• Model professionalism and uphold HKIS values; maintain a safe learning environment.

Connaissances

Subject knowledge

Student development

Assessment & differentiation

Standards-based teaching

Communication

Classroom technology

Time management

Faith/spirituality openness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject area

Masters degree preferred

Qualified Teacher Certification

Description du poste

Humanities Teacher – Social Studies and Religious Education Focus (Grade 9-12)

In support of the HKIS Mission and Vision, and to meet HKIS Student Learning Results and appropriate grade level and subject area expectations, the Secondary Humanities (9-12 Religious Education, Social Studies) teacher will carry out broad and specific responsibilities across the following domains: Knowledge of Content, Pedagogy and Students; Instructional Strategies; Management; Assessment; Communication; Collaboration and Professional Practice.

The 9-12 Secondary School Humanities teacher will be able to:

• plan, deliver and assess concepts that are socially relevant, while maintaining an inquiry approach; the humanities teacher must be able to maintain a neutral stance in the classroom while promoting critical thinking skills for all students
• demonstrate a strong knowledge and comfort with the C3 framework for Social Studies, as well as with a curricular framework for religious education (Christian Studies Curriculum Framework or similar)
• respond to students’ social and emotional needs in order to support student learning. This will be demonstrated through participation in the Pastoral Care Groups (PCG) program as well as our high school SEL framework; this includes participation in our high school Interim program
• model interpersonal skills, respectful relationships, problem-solving, and positive risk-taking in order to promote a safe learning environment

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

Other

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

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
• Successful experience working with students in the Secondary Division, High School preferred
• Previous experience in an international school setting and familiarity with an American educational system preferred
• Experience working with EAL students and families preferredExperience 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 High School
• Knowledge of and experience with developing and using a variety of assessments and applying differentiated learning techniques
• 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.