English Teacher

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The role of the teacher is to provide the best possible educational support and duty of care for each student in the light of the values and objectives of Just.Childhood. This includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

The Teacher has primary responsibility for the overall welfare of the children in their care.

Adhere to the Principles of Teaching and Learning as indicated by the Waldorf curriculum

Promote an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning

Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies.

Differentiate the curriculum to ensure the needs of all individuals in their classes are met

Give adequate time to lesson planning and organization

Be aware of course requirements and their directions

Reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching

Keep accurate records of students’ attendance, progress and assessment

Monitor each student and inform students of their progress

Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their child

Attend Parent/Student/Teacher interviews

Submit lesson plans and records to Program Manager, as required

Curriculum and Resource Development

The teacher is expected to:

Participate in the creation, development and evaluation of curriculum

Be aware of existing resources including Learning Technologies and, where possible, participate in the creation, development and evaluation of resources for the implementation of the curriculum.

Professional Development

The teacher is expected to:

Keep up-to-date with curriculum and resource development in the teacher’s area(s) of teaching.

Have a commitment to learning and personal professional development in the teacher’s area(s) of teaching.

Attend appropriate seminars and courses and participate in subject or area association meetings as appropriate.

General, Administrative and Other Activities

In addition to the normal load of a teaching, teachers are expected to:

Attend Assemblies

Attend meetings as required

Occasionally relieve other Teachers if required

 Attend Staff Planning and Professional Development Days.

Measures of Good Practice

Teachers at Just.Childhood are expected to maintain exemplary practice in the educational enterprise in which they participate. Key features of good practice for a teacher include:

Excellent and responsive relationships with students marked by mutual respect and professionalism.

The provision of high quality curriculum.

The provision of educational opportunities and activities which enable all students to achieve their highest potential.

Excellent collegial relations.

Mentoring of teachers new to Just.Childhood.

Mentoring and coaching of teachers new to Just.Childhood and the profession.

Regular participation in professional development courses and programmes.

The teachers are expected to work with the other Kindergarten and school educators, assistants, administrative staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS required to perform the duties of the post:

a) EDUCATION:

University degree in English, Education or other relevant degree or equivalent qualification

b) WORK EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years of professional experience in education and child protection.

c) LANGUAGES (Indicate the languages required and desirable.)

Fluency in English and Arabic (verbal and written).

d) REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Communication

Working with People

Learning and Researching

Planning and Organizing