Job Description

MIRI PIRI ACADEMY

HISTORY / GEOGRAPHY TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: History and Geography Teacher for Grades 7-9, Crew Leader

REPORTING TO: Academic Director and Head of School

COLLABORATES WITH: Teachers, Academic Director, Head of School, Director of Residential Life

** This job is in-person in Amritsar, India **

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Develop, maintain, refine, and deliver an engaging Interdisciplinary curriculum

Design units that include learning expeditions, projects, and other hands-on activities

Create learning experiences that utilize the on-campus learning spaces and promote interactions with the local community

Establish and maintain a safe environment and purposeful working atmosphere which supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident

Setting appropriate and demanding expectations for students\xe2\x80\x99 learning, motivation and presentation of work

Monitor student progress through effective assessment techniques and communicate progress to students and parents

Model MPA\xe2\x80\x99s Code of Conduct to demonstrate values, attitudes and behaviours that we expect from the students and staff

Contribute to MPA\xe2\x80\x99s community and experience by fully participating in school activities as and when required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work collaboratively with other teachers to plan, co-teach and assess an interdisciplinary curriculum

Develop, maintain and continuously update existing unit plans and curriculum-related documents

Embrace MPA\xe2\x80\x99s philosophy of Learning with Purpose by focusing on creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills

Encourage and support students to take responsibility for their own learning to become self-directed learners

Take into account the individual learning needs of students by differentiating work accordingly, utilizing effective teaching strategies, and offering out-of-class opportunities for support

Maintain accurate records of student progress in line with the MPA\xe2\x80\x99s Assessment Policy

Supervise and support MPA learning programs like independent study options and online classes

Contribute to the life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school

Participate in annual evaluation and professional growth, taking full advantage of professional development opportunities

Be a Crew Leader and take responsibility for a Crew of young people

Form a positive relationship with all parents of Crew members and update them with information when required

Follow our procedures and policies on safeguarding

In addition, carry out other duties as reasonably required by the AD/HoS

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelors\'s or Master\'s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field

Minimum of two years of teaching experience in the relevant subject areas

Computer skills at a level that permits the creative and effective use of technology in the classroom

Ability to work effectively in a team, preferably involving both national and international staff

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

International experience in a multicultural environment

Experience in teaching an international curriculum

Familiarity with Loom, Padlet, Zoom, Office, G Suite

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 25, 2023

HIRING PROCESS: Interested applicants should apply online

JOINING DATE: October 1, 2023

Miri Piri Academy