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Designation - IBDP Physics Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE
The role holder is responsible
- For delivering classroom instruction that helps students learn and excel.
- For developing student's abilities and interest through creative activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional
Subject Knowledge and Methodological Competence
- Understanding curriculum standards and Principles of Physics.
- Creating stimulating lesson plans to foster maximum student's engagement in Physics
- Strategizing lessons to create student's interest in Physics with analogies from daily life situations and examples.
- Adjusting teaching practices to support differentiated learning.
- Supervising lab sessions, students on Individual assessments, delivering practical demonstrations.
- Developing experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies
- Creating real world connections via transdisciplinary and cross- curricular approach to bring out the nature of science
- Appreciating scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities
- Guiding students to be critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology
- Developing an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge.
- Creating a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities
- Developing an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize scientific information
- Taking part in the process of mentoring and supervising of the Extended Essay component of the IB for Physics.
- Willing to teach Physics across the age for the IGCSE & IB Diploma Programme (Grades 9 to 12).
- Identifying and teaching study skills that will develop students ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Planning activities and worksheets aligned to foster approaches to learning.
- Demonstrates the necessary subject knowledge and methodological strategies to effectively educate students.
- Assists in managing curriculum and study courses for the student's development.
- Provides students with structure and support in a safe learning environment to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and morally.
- Introduces new study patterns among the students to develop their interest and do regular studies.
- Gives practical analysis of the courses to create interest.
- Develops the lesson plan in accordance with the curriculum guidelines, and presents the lesson plans to the academic coordinators for approval.
- Plans lessons based on inquiry, focussed on conceptual understanding, differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and informed by assessment (formative and summative)
- Reviews the feedback from the academic coordinators and revises the lesson plans accordingly
- Keeps up to date with the latest teaching aids, such as the use of technology in classroom learning, and integrate these into the teaching process
- Creates challenging and engaging learning opportunities for students, and fosters a classroom atmosphere that is conducive for learning
- Develops worksheets, handouts, and other learning materials in line with the lesson plan and curriculum, as well as the assessments and examinations.
- Responsible for the timely marking and correction of assignments completed by the students
Organizational Competence:
- Creates a well-organized, orderly and task-oriented learning environment.
- Assesses students progress and reports to the principal about them. Conduct assessment tests to evaluate students progress
- Assesses, records and reports on the development, progress and results of students
- Identifies students who may require additional assistance, academic or non-academic, and ensures they receive the necessary support
- Contributes to extra-curricular activities and participates in school activities such as assemblies, meetings and conferences
- Ensures the safety of students at all times
Reflection and Development:
- Reflects regularly on the development of personal and professional capabilities.
- Communicates the development of students to the Coordinator & Principal.
Focussed on effective teamwork and collaboration
Collaborates with other teachers to share new ideas, teaching approaches, content and professional knowledge
Communicates and provides feedback to the parents during the Parent Teacher Meetings, and whenever necessary
Interpersonal Competence:
- Creates an atmosphere of trust by dealing with students in a positive and open way.
- Ensures open communication channel and coordination with parents and others involved in the education and development of the students.
- Enables students understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to support their learning and personal development.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate & Bachelor in Education(Preferred) (Specialisation in Physics for senior teacher)
Masters in Physics with International Teaching Qualification / Certificate that qualifies for accreditation according to IB educational system.
Computer literacy, is required to work on software.
Fluent English Level: reading, writing, speaking; a professional command of the English language.
Strong technology application skills.
Ability to support Blended cum Hybrid Learning.
Competent in applying the principles of Digital Pedagogy
Experience
3-5 years of Teaching experience
JD Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/ESS)
- Understanding curriculum standards and Principles of Physics/Chemistry/Biology.
- Creating stimulating lesson plans to foster maximum student's engagement in Physics/Chemistry/Biology
- Strategizing lessons to create student's interest in Physics/Chemistry/Biology with analogies from daily life situations and examples.
- Adjusting teaching practices to support differentiated learning.
- Supervising lab sessions, guiding students on Individual assessments, delivering practical demonstrations.
- Developing experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies
- Creating real world connections via transdisciplinary and cross- curricular approach to bring out the nature of science
- Appreciating scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities
- Guiding students to be critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology
- Developing an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge.
- Creating a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities
- Developing an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize scientific information
- Taking part in the process of mentoring and supervising of the Extended Essay component of the IB for Physics/Chemistry/Biology and world studies.
- Willing to teach Physics/Chemistry/Biology across the age and ability ranges from Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6 - 8) through to IGCSE (Grades 9 & 10), to the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 12) and CBSE (6-12)
- Identifying and teaching study skills that will develop students ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Planning activities and worksheets aligned to foster approaches to learning.
KEY INTERACTIONS
Principal
Academic Supervisor
Coordinators/ HODs
Other Non-academic Departments
Students
Parents
