Job Title: Teacher of High School MYP Design (Digital Product Design)
Location: Hünenberg
Client: International School of Zug and Luzern
Job Category: Education
Description:
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced teacher to join our team as a MYP Design Teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the MYP Design course in the High School, with the possibility to contribute to AP or IBDP Computer Science, BTEC or ISZL courses.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in a closely related discipline and a recognized teaching qualification or certification. They will be committed to student-centred and inquiry-driven pedagogy, involve students in planning for their own learning, and use a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater for a variety of different learning situations, abilities, and styles.
The successful candidate will also be able to offer regular, written, formative feedback on student progress, demonstrate effective classroom management, and participate in Personal Development Week and our Personal Development Programme.
We value diversity and inclusion at ISZL and strive to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion.
Responsibilities:
* Teach the MYP Design course in the High School
* Maintain curriculum documentation for these courses
* Demonstrate a commitment to student-centred and inquiry-driven pedagogy
* Involve students in planning for their own learning through appropriate and regular assessment
* Plan and implement significant units of work within a framework of continuity and progression
* Use a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater for a variety of different learning situations, abilities, and styles
* Offer regular, written, formative feedback on student progress
* Demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning
* Participate in Personal Development Week and our Personal Development Programme
* Be able to offer a co-curricular activity or sports team coaching after school
* Contribute to the smooth running of the school through performing regular duties and being familiar with school policies
* Lead by example and partner with students in their engagement with the community, locally, nationally, and internationally
Working with Colleagues:
* Collaborate with colleagues to ensure departmental and school-wide philosophical alignment
* Collaborate within course teams to review, develop and refine the Maths courses to maximise and enhance student learning
* Participate in departmental, divisional and schoolwide meetings as appropriate
* Engage with colleagues to deepen practice and learn from each other through regular meetings, lesson observations and professional development opportunities
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional learning, reading and demonstrate professional curiosity
Working with Parents and External Community:
* Engage parents as a true partner in the learning process
* Keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents
* Display student work to showcase their learning and accomplishments
* Present occasionally at parent evenings
Requirements:
Please refer to ISZL's Candidate Profile for required and preferred qualifications.