Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Kodaikanal International School; Dindigul; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodaikanal International School (KIS) invites a full-time Math teacher for MYP/DP with IB alignment to join our high school. The role includes leading math instruction, coordinating with IB guides, and supervising a Homeroom advisory group. All staff participate in residential life in our boarding community.

Reports to the Vice Principal. Joining date: 01 January 2027. The ideal candidate has a BEd or secondary Math certification, a Bachelor’s degree in Math, and at least five years of full-time

Qualifications

• BEd or secondary Math teaching certification or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Math or pedagogy, or equivalent.
• Five years of full-time Math teaching experience in an accredited school.
• Experience with IB programs (MYP/DP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively realise each student’s potential and promote excellence in learning.
• Establish a psychologically-safe learning environment for all students.
• Collaboratively develop unit plans using backwards planning and IB guides.
• Use diagnostic, formative and summative data to inform instruction.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback as described in policy.
• Support residential life and participate in boarding community activities.

Skills

Math teaching

IB MYP/DP

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative planning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math

BEd or secondary Math license

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 position is a full-time role as Math teacher and a teaching assignment at the High School level within an American curricular framework that is fully integrated with IB Middle Years and Diploma Programs. In addition, the teacher will be responsible for a student group in our Homeroom advisory programme. All members of the KIS professional community are expected to fully support residential life in a boarding 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 Math should have:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Preferred Experiences:

• Successful experience teaching MYP and/or DP Math
• 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.