MS-HS Dutch Home Language Teacher

Profile

Qualifications

• and Experience
• Bachelor s degree in Education or equivalent
• Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
• Experience with the IB MYP/DP, particularly in the Dutch mother tongue.
• Knowledge and Skills.
• S/he should have:
• alignment with the ISL values of belonging, integrity, grit and kindness.
• excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English and Dutch.
• high-level understanding of current research on how students learn and the ability to motivate high school students.
• ability to inspire students of varying backgrounds and abilities through differentiated instruction and engaging learning opportunities.
• capability to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
• awareness of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning.
• active participation in the development of the middle/high school and fostering team spirit.
• stay informed about current developments and research findings in the field of middle/high school teaching and learning of Dutch mother tongue
• Effective time management skills to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

Responsibilities

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• Implement MYP/DP policy and strategic plans.
• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team members to ensure effective curriculum delivery, including resource selection and management.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation, and review of the mother tongue language curriculum.
• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and review of assessment and reporting systems.
• Promote the health and safety of middle and high school classes.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to regular staff training and meetings.
• Foster a sense of team spirit in the primary school and build connections with colleagues across the school.
• Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
• Participate in the extra-curricular activities program of the school.
• Promote a positive attitude between the middle/high school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, and other initiatives.
• Enhance the professional standing of the teaching body.
• Participate in the ongoing development of the MYP, addressing matters from the authorization report.
• Use technology to support middle/high school learning, especially through the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (e.g., Toddle, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
• Support the school in meeting its program obligations for NEASC and the IB.
• Contribute to the development of Assessment for Learning (AFL) and Understanding by Design (UBD) within the middle school.

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