DP Science/Biology Teacher

American School of Warsaw; Konstancin-Jeziorna; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The American School of Warsaw is seeking a DP Science/Biology Teacher for the High School division, starting in the 2027/2028 school year. The appointee will deliver IB MYP/DP science instruction, design units, and use data-driven methods to monitor student progress in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues, participation in curriculum review, advisory and co-curricular activities, and active involvement in school committees.

Qualifications

• Maintains teacher certification from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of IB MYP Science teaching experience.
• Training and experience in integrated science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics).
• Understands school curriculum; participates in curriculum review and design.
• Plans units following the IB MYP framework and teaches according to the IB Approaches to Teaching.
• Provides timely feedback to students; uses a data driven approach to teaching and learning.
• Uses a wide range of technologies and creative teaching strategies.
• Keeps up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, syllabus and reports.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Works collaboratively with subject area teachers; moderates assessments.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to 21st Century learning.
• Attends curriculum planning, faculty and department meetings.
• Keeps parents informed about student progress with feedback focused on improvement.
• Keeps abreast of curriculum developments via literature and professional development.
• Supports students socially and emotionally via Advisory program.
• Contributes to school community by supervising a club or coaching a sport.
• Willing to serve on committees reviewing school policies and procedures.
• Enthusiastic and resourceful in creating meaningful learning experiences for all students.
• Positive, respectful, collaborative member of the school community.
• Adaptable and flexible; tolerant of change.

Responsibilities

• Plan units following the IB MYP framework and teach classes according to the IB Approaches to Teaching.
• Provide timely feedback to students; monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with subject-area teachers to plan units, share resources, and moderate assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, syllabus and reports.
• Attend curriculum planning meetings, faculty meetings, and department meetings.
• Support students socially and emotionally through the Advisory program.
• Contribute to the school community by supervising a club or coaching a sport.
• Be willing to serve on committees that review school policies and procedures.

Skills

IB MYP Science

Integrated science

Curriculum design

Data-driven instruction

Tech integration

Assessment records

Student progress

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Certified teacher

IB MYP training

Job description

Position

DP Science/Biology Teacher

Division

High School

Reports to

Upper School Principal

Contract

full-time, starting school year 2027/2028

Basic Qualifications And Requirements

• Maintains teacher certification from an accredited institution.
• Has a minimum of two years of experience in teaching IB MYP Science (required).
• Has training and experience teaching integrated science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics).
• Demonstrates understanding of the school curriculum and participates in curriculum review and design.
• Plans units following the IB MYP framework and teaches classes according to the IB Approaches to Teaching.
• Provides timely feedback to students and utilizes a data driven approach to teaching and learning.
• Uses a wide range of technologies and creative teaching strategies.
• Maintains up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, syllabus and reports.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Works collaboratively with subject area teachers planning units, sharing resources, and moderating assessments.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to 21st Century learning.
• Attends curriculum planning meetings, faculty meetings, and department meetings.
• Keeps parents informed about student progress by communicating feedback focused on improvement.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the curriculum by reading current literature and syllabus updates and participating in professional development opportunities offered by the school.
• Supports students socially and emotionally by contributing to the school’s Advisory program.
• Contributes to enhancing the school community for our students by supervising a club or coaching a sport.
• Is willing to serve on committees that review school policies and procedures.
• Is enthusiastic and resourceful in creating meaningful learning experiences for all students.
• Is a positive, respectful, collaborative member of the school community in all interactions with colleagues and students.
• Is adaptable and flexible and highly tolerant of change.

At ASW we are committed to being Affanding, Safe and Welcoming. We believe that feeling safe, seen, heard and valued is essential to learning. And that when we belong, we feel connected to others and gain a better understanding of the world around us. Together we will actively seek to include and celebrate diversity as a strength of our community.