Teacher Biology - Middle school

Job description

Subject Knowledge and Methodological Competence

. Understanding curriculum standards and Principles of Biology.

. Creating stimulating lesson plans to foster maximum student's engagement in Biology

. Strategizing lessons to create student's interest in 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 Biology.

. Willing to teach Biology across the age and for the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 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