Scope: PYP/MYP Japanese Mother Tongue
Reporting to: Mother Tongue Coordinator
In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. A PYP/MYP Japanese MT Teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator, with the ability to deliver a coherent, integrated, broad, inquiry-based programme. He/She should be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well-organised learning environment. He/She should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.
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Knowledge and Skills. He/She should:
- be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding
- possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular he/she should be able to communicate effectively in French and English
- have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best
- through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
- be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters
- have a high level of awareness of current developments in French mother tongue and language B teaching and be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit within the languages department.
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Responsibilities.
- To implement Mother Tongue policy and strategic plans
- To liaise with the IB PYP/MYP team , the Mother Tongue Coordinatorand the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
- To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the languageprogrammes
- To promote the health and safety of assigned classes
- To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
- To encourage the team spirit in languages and mother tongue department and develop links with colleagues across the school
- To contribute to community service and global citizenship goals
- To contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme of the school
- To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between language B and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.
- To enhance the professional standing of the faculty
Requirements
Qualifications and experience. The school prefers people with:
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A Bachelor s degree or equivalent
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Experience in teaching young children the Japanese language and literature.
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Benefits
preferably a Qatar Resident & under family/husband sponsorship
Qualifications and experience. The school prefers people with: A Bachelor s degree or equivalent Experience in teaching young children the Japanese language and literature.