Secondary Chemistry Teacher

Kodaikanal International School; Dindigul; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodaikanal International School (KIS) is seeking a full-time Chemistry teacher for the High School level, integrating IB MYP/DP with an American curricular framework. The role includes leading a student group in Homeroom Advisory and supporting residential life in our boarding environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BEd or equivalent, a degree in Chemistry or pedagogy, and at least five years’ classroom experience teaching Chemistry, with IB program exposure.

Qualifications

• A BEd, Secondary license or certification for teaching Chemistry or a relevant equivalent.
• At least a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry or its pedagogy.
• At least five years of full-time classroom experience teaching Chemistry in an accredited school.
• Experience working within the IB program(s).

Responsibilities

• Actively realise the full potential of each student and promote excellence in learning.
• Establish a psychologically-safe learning environment with individual progress norms.
• Develop unit plans using backwards planning aligned to MYP/DP guides.
• Use varied data to inform instruction and meet student needs per inclusion policy.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to students as described in policy.
• Embed inquiry-based approaches and ongoing reflective opportunities.
• Uphold academic integrity and collaborate with colleagues in planning and assessment.
• Monitor and assist in pastoral care of students.
• Attend workshops and participate in professional development.
• Teach up to 75% of total instructional periods in a 6-day cycle.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Vice Principal/Principal.

Skills

Chemistry teaching

IB experience

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Education

B.Ed. or equivalent

Bachelor's in Chemistry or pedagogy

Job description

We strive to be a school the world needs: Our graduates will be transformative leaders, caring humans, and thoughtful ambassadors for a just, sustainable, and peaceful world.

KIS Mission Statement

Kodaikanal International School (KIS) is committed to empowering young people from diverse backgrounds with vision, knowledge, compassion and cross-cultural understanding. We are a community that welcomes everyone and seeks our purpose in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Community health. We seek health, wellbeing, and balance.

Communication. We strive to be respectful, collaborative communicators

Growth. We pursue excellence as life-long learners with a growth mindset.

Agency. We aim for accountable professional agency.

Professionalism. We demonstrate high standards of professional integrity, collegiality, responsibility, and practice.

Whole-child education. We are committed to supportive, holistic, child-centered education.

Role

This is a full-time teaching position at the High School level, focusing on Chemistry within an American curricular framework integrated with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The teacher will also be responsible for a student group in the Homeroom Advisory Programme. All members of the KIS professional community are expected to actively support residential life in a boarding school environment.

Reports to: Vice Principal

Joining Date: 01 January 2027

Specific Responsibilities

• Actively realises the full potential of each student and promotes ideals of excellence in their learning
• Establishes a well-managed, psychologically-safe learning environment where active, individual learning and progress for all students is the norm
• Collaboratively develops unit plans by employing a backwards planning model that utilises the identified scope and sequence, content standards, and the relevant MYP or DP course guides
• Utilises data from varied sources (diagnostic, formative, summative, standardised, etc) to inform instruction and develop learning opportunities that meet students needs as described in the KIS Inclusion Policy.
• Provides timely feedback to students that is actionable and relevant to their learning as described in the KIS Assessment Policy.
• Effectively embeds intentional learning experiences focused on developing a student’s approach to their learning and offers ongoing reflective opportunities for our students
• Nurtures a learning environment steeped in integrity as described in our Academic Integrity Policy.
• Engages with colleagues collaboratively in co-planning, co-assessing, collaborative meetings, reflecting on student data and reflecting on one’s own teaching practices
• Monitors, advises and assists in the pastoral care of students
• Develops professional practice by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
• Upholds the school and IB philosophy as described in the KIS mission, vision, policies, and the staff handbook.
• Teach up to 75% out of total instructional periods in a 6-day cycle.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Vice Principal /Principal.

A teacher of MYP and DP Chemistry should have:

• A BEd, Secondary license or certification for teaching Chemistry or a relevant equivalent
• At least a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry or its pedagogy
• At least five years of full-time classroom experience teaching Chemistry in an accredited school
• Experience working within the appropriate IB program (s)

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree - Masters, PGCE or equivalent
• IBDP Chemistry training
• Recent and relevant professional development in teaching and learning

Preferred Experiences:

• Successful experience teaching MYP and/or DP Chemistry
• Proven commitment to participate in and establish collaborative structures
• Experience utilizing data to make informed instructional decisions
• Experience utilizing technology tools to enhance student learning
• Understand the developmental characteristics, differences in learning styles and intelligences and adapt lesson planning and teaching appropriately
• Deep understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy

Preferred Skills and Dispositions:

• Deep understanding of inquiry-based learning;
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction for students with varying levels of ability;
• Proven ability to work successfully in a diverse and inclusive environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and others;
• Understanding and awareness of the challenges faced by learners in a multicultural environment.
• Dedication to student learning;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Team player with ability to delegate and coordinate work;
• Willing to work creatively with available materials/ resources;
• Able to create and teach interdisciplinary lessons;
• Capacity to support the goals and mission of KIS through his/her personal philosophy.
• Strong collaborative and facilitation skills
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diversity of thought, experience, and background
• Approachable, Empathetic and Relationship-based
• Open-minded, Learner and Growth Oriented
  

KIS staff members are expected to support a healthy KIS community a manner that is positive, professional, and collaborative; communicate in a manner that is timely and respectful, especially regarding concerns; take agency for their professional responsibilities; pursue growth opportunities appropriate to maintain excellent professional standards; and help provide students with an education that strikes a holistic balanced between academic, physical, spiritual, and social activities.

All KIS staff participate in a duty rotation and are expected to support student life by helping supervise and organize occasional fun events that may occur on evenings or weekends. Academic staff may be asked to supervise extended essays, personal projects, and CAS and service as action activities. KIS is an active school that features a hiking and camping program. The school maintains a ‘fair share’ record of staff contributions and strives to maintain equity in how they are distributed.

All staff are, first and foremost, child guardians and caregivers. As such, they must always uphold our child safeguarding statement

Child Safeguarding Statement

KIS is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants. The staff at KIS must follow the guidelines of the school’s protective behavior policies and protocols, including reporting any situation that might constitute a health and/or safety hazard to students or school employees.