Mathematics Educator: Grades 11-12
Join a dedicated academic team to deliver high-quality instruction in the IB Diploma and AP Mathematics programs. This role requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment that promotes internationalism, mutual respect, and high academic standards.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in an appropriate field
- Teacher certification and three years of experience in the instructional field
- Successful experience teaching Math to both Standard and Higher Level in the IB Diploma and/or AP Mathematics courses (Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB/BC)
- Experience using standards-based grading preferred
- International teaching, boarding school, or similar residential life experience preferred
- Experience in coaching or leading extracurricular activities
- Computer proficiency with Mac OS and Google Classroom
- Excellent organization and strong communication skills
Goals and Objectives
- Teach and model the LAS Mission Statement—Developing innovative, compassionate, responsible citizens of the world—and the LAS Learner Profile in and out of the classroom
- Lead student learning that is accessible to multiple English language levels and learning styles, promotes reflection, and encourages student responsibility for learning
- Organize safe and engaging classroom, dormitory, and activity environments that promote student-centered individualized learning, internationalism, mutual respect, and high academic and personal standards
- Collaboratively plan course and program delivery based on school learning outcomes, educational policies, and a holistic view of student learning
- Model positive approaches to learning through displaying cultural sensitivity, maintaining collegial relationships, and participating in processes for reflective professional development
Professional Responsibilities
- Teach 5 class sections (or equivalent)
- Provide regularly-scheduled extra help sessions for academic classes for a minimum of 1 hour per week
- Serve a full residential duty rotation as a dormitory supervisor, campus rover, or other assigned role
- Act as a Faculty Family “parent” through organized activities and regularly scheduled meetings to monitor the academic and social adjustment of assigned students
- Participate in the Culturals program twice per year
- Supervise activities as part of the after-school program
- Attend regular faculty, campus, residential, and departmental meetings
- Fulfill other professional duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Reporting Structure
- For academic matters: Dean of Academics
- For student life and residential life matters: Dean of Students