Chemistry Teacher

• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg. late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
• Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic
• development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Perform clerical duties associated with textbooks, instructional supplies, equipment, student reports and records, attendance reports.
• Prepare a daily program including daily lesson plans which shall be available for substitute teachers.
• Contribute to the monitoring of student outcomes and effectiveness of programs and the assessment and reporting of individual student progress.
• Contribute to the implementation of curriculum improvement/development.
  

Communication:

• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information
• Promote community understanding of the school, encourage the involvement of parents in the school and facilitate interaction between staff, students, parents and members of the community.
• Initiate, facilitate and engage in appropriate communication and interaction between staff, parents, school and community