JD Mathematics Teacher 2023

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JOB DESCRIPTION

IB DP and MYP Mathematics Teacher

JOB TITLE: IB DP and MYP Mathematics Teacher

REPORTING TO: Head of Department, Mathematics

COLLABORATES WITH: Members of the teaching faculty, dorm parents, advisors and staff

PURPOSE OF JOB:
• To maintain and deliver the Mathematics curriculum
• To create learning experiences that include outdoor activities and field work, making full use of Woodstock
School’s facilities as well as our Indian context and Himalayan environment
• To monitor student progress through effective assessment techniques
• In both pastoral and professional ways, to model Woodstock School’s Desired Learning Outcomes by teaching in
a way which Elicits Greatness and make decisions in accordance with our Guiding Principles

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Teach approximately 25 periods in a 6-day cycle.
• Ability and willingness to teach online and/or in a hybrid context, as necessary.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously update existing SoW (Scheme of Work), unit plans, lesson plans and related
documents.
• Work collaboratively with members of the department and positively contribute to departmental tasks, such as
policies, common assessments, instructional practices, grading practice etc.
• Embrace the department focus on student centered learning and critical thinking
• Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets
• Encourage and foster intellectual curiosity
• Serve in a pastoral support capacity for student advisees, and as the point of contact between home, dorms, and
school
• Take into account the differing ability levels of students and differentiate work accordingly
• Set appropriate tasks and challenges according to the published timetable, and ensure that work is regularly
evaluated, with constructive feedback
• Maintain accurate records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
• Supervise study halls and student social activities during evenings and weekends according to the school’s fair-
share responsibilities
• Organize and run at least one extra - curricular enrichment activity

Teachers at Woodstock School are expected to:

• Chaperone student travel at the end or beginning of each semester


• Participate in orientation and professional development days at the beginning and end of each semester
• Chaperone or lead field trips during Activity Week
• Plan and provide teaching and learning classes and activities appropriate to the needs of our international
student body and in conformity with the Woodstock School curriculum, preferred teaching strategies, and
classroom environment guidelines
• Contribute to the enrichment activities that are an essential part of learning in an international boarding school
• Accept and support Woodstock School’s inclusive Religious Life Policy
• Contribute to school committees.
• Participate in the life and work of the Woodstock School community
• Participate in annual evaluation and professional growth, taking full advantage of professional development
opportunities.
• Attend and contribute to all departmental meetings, DP and MYP meetings and staff meetings.
• Complete any other departmental work assigned by HoD.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED


• A Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited institution in Mathematics
• Valid Certification(s)/ Teaching License
• At least a university level understanding of all content to be taught
• Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (MYP experience preferred)
• At least 3-5 years of full-time teaching experience in the relevant subject areas
• Fluency and accuracy in written and spoken English
• Computer skills at a level that permits the creative and effective use of technology in the classroom.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team, preferably involving both national and international staff

PREFERRED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:


• International experience in a multi-cultural environment.
• A minimum of 3 years of varied and demonstrable Math teaching experience in Secondary School, ideally within
an IB curriculum school, however, this is not mandatory.
• A record of successful student achievement results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
and/or Middle Years Programme
• Knowledge of ManageBac or any similar Learning Management System
• Knowledge of Assess-prep and MYP math e-assessment
• A record of successful engagement with students in a distance learning and hybrid learning context. Woodstock
School’s approach is to appropriately use ManageBac, Loom, Padlet, Zoom, Office, GoogleDocs, EdPuzzle,
Exam.net, and AssessPrep

APPLICATION DEADLINE: On Rolling Basis

HIRING PROCESS:
• Interested applicants should read apply through https://my.hirehive.io/woodstock-school
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the hiring committee via Skype/Zoom

JOINING DATE: As soon as possible

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