High School Biology Teacher

Roles and responsibilities

Student Level:

• High School

Eligible Candidates:

• Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
• Major: Biology
• Required Certificates:

  Teaching Credential/License

  TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours

  TESL/TEFL Certificate

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a valid teaching certificate/license in content area and related field.
• A minimum of two years of current, full-time related teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in an American curriculum school is preferred.
• IELTS or TOEFL for non-native teachers (6.5 for subjects taught in English & 7.5 for English subjects).
• Experience with current best practices, teaching materials, instructional strategies, and recent professional growth activities.
• All Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or 7 for subjects taught in English.

Job Benefits:

To be discussed after the interview.

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The teacher will pledge his/her commitment to help the School achieve its mission, goals, and vision, value community, and bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and willingness to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting. The teacher should be committed to furthering the intellectual and personal development of students, inspiring and empowering them to become positive, active global citizens.

• Subject Expertise: Strong understanding of biological concepts, including cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and human anatomy.

• Curriculum Development: Ability to design and implement engaging lesson plans that align with educational standards and stimulate student interest in biology.

• Laboratory Instruction: Proficient in teaching laboratory techniques and safety protocols, facilitating hands-on experiments to reinforce theoretical concepts.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Creating assessments to measure student understanding and using data to inform instructional strategies.

• Differentiation: Adapting lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with varying levels of ability and learning styles.

• Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to analyze data, conduct experiments, and engage in scientific inquiry to solve real-world problems.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex biological concepts clearly and engage students in discussions.

• Technology Integration: Utilizing educational technology, such as simulations and online resources, to enhance learning experiences.

• Collaboration: Working with colleagues, administrators, and other staff to create a supportive educational environment and promote interdisciplinary learning.

• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with advancements in biology education and scientific research.

Desired candidate profile

• Subject Expertise: Strong understanding of biological concepts, including cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and human anatomy.

• Curriculum Development: Ability to design and implement engaging lesson plans that align with educational standards and stimulate student interest in biology.

• Laboratory Instruction: Proficient in teaching laboratory techniques and safety protocols, facilitating hands-on experiments to reinforce theoretical concepts.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Creating assessments to measure student understanding and using data to inform instructional strategies.

• Differentiation: Adapting lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with varying levels of ability and learning styles.

• Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to analyze data, conduct experiments, and engage in scientific inquiry to solve real-world problems.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex biological concepts clearly and engage students in discussions.

• Technology Integration: Utilizing educational technology, such as simulations and online resources, to enhance learning experiences.

• Collaboration: Working with colleagues, administrators, and other staff to create a supportive educational environment and promote interdisciplinary learning.

• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with advancements in biology education and scientific research.