MYP Language & Literature Teacher

American School of Warsaw; Konstancin-Jeziorna; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The American School of Warsaw is seeking an experienced IB MYP Language & Literature Teacher for the Middle School. Report to the Upper School Principal, with a full-time contract for the 2027/2028 school year.

The ideal candidate holds IB MYP English Language & Literature certification and has at least two years of relevant Middle School experience, with strong collaboration and data-driven instruction skills.

Qualifications

• Maintains teacher certification from an accredited institution.
• Has a minimum of two years of experience in teaching IB MYP English Language and Literature in a Middle School setting.
• Has completed current and official training for IB MYP English Language and Literature.
• 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, examines related data, 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.
• Keep parents informed about student progress by writing academic progress reports.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the curriculum by reading current literature and syllabus updates and participating in professional development opportunities offered by the school.
• Contributes to the school community by supervising a club or coaching a sport.
• Is willing to serve on committees that review school policies and procedures.
• Supports students socially and emotionally by contributing to the school’s Advisory program.
• 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 and students and strives to live ASW’s Mission and Core Values.
• Is adaptable and flexible and highly tolerant of change.

Responsibilities

• Maintains teacher certification and demonstrates knowledge of IB MYP English Language and Literature.
• Plans units under the IB MYP framework and delivers lessons aligned to the Approaches to Teaching.
• Provides timely feedback and uses data to inform instruction.
• Collaborates with colleagues to plan units, share resources, and moderate assessments.
• Keeps records of assessments, attendance, planning and reports.
• Engages in curriculum planning meetings and professional development activities.
• Supports students socially and emotionally through the Advisory program.
• Supervises clubs or coaches a sport to contribute to the school community.

Skills

IB MYP English language & literature

Middle School teaching

Curriculum planning

Data-driven instruction

Technology in teaching

Assessment records management

Collaboration

Social-emotional student support

Education

Teacher certification from an accredited institution

Job description

At ASW we are committed to being affirming, 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.

MYP Language & Literature Teacher

Position: IB MYP Language & Literature Teacher

Division: Middle School

Reports to: Upper School Principal

Contract: full-time

Start date: 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 English Language and Literature in a Middle School setting.
• Has completed current and official training for IB MYP English Language and Literature.
• 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, examines related data, 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.
• Keep parents informed about student progress by writing academic progress reports.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the curriculum by reading current literature and syllabus updates and participating in professional development opportunities offered by the school.
• Contributes to the school community by supervising a club or coaching a sport.
• Is willing to serve on committees that review school policies and procedures.
• Supports students socially and emotionally by contributing to the school’s Advisory program.
• 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 and students and strives to live ASW’s Mission and Core Values.
• Is adaptable and flexible and highly tolerant of change.