Job Description

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

is an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. The Aga Khan Academies\' foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with beautiful facilities, the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma Programme and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003. This was followed by an Academy in Hyderabad, India in 2011, Maputo, Mozambique in 2013 and Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022.

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Agency

Aga Khan Academies

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

South Asia

The requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in English Literature or Linguistics.
• Degree in Education.
• Master\'s Degree preferred.
• English as an Additional Language qualification and/or experience preferred.

In addition to your CV, provide written responses to the following questions (Maximum 250 words each):

• What is the most challenging topic/ text you have taught in class? How did you negotiate the challenges?
• How do you meet the need of EAL students in your classroom? Discuss specific examples and strategies you use in class.

Other documents required:

• One MYP English Language and Literature unit plan

The position

Senior School English Language and Literature teacher (MYP focus, EAL experience preferred)

Specific role:
This role has an MYP focus and experience teaching middle school and/or the MYP curriculum is preferred. EAL experience is also preferred.

Primary accountabilities of a Senior School teacher:

• Effective delivery of MYP and Diploma programmes.
• Monitoring and assessment of student learning.
• Contribute to collaborative planning of the MYP and DP curricula.
• Create an enabling teaching and learning environment in the classroom.
• Communication with parents and stakeholders.
• Integrate the AK Strands in the teaching and learning process.
• Organisation and management of teaching and learning resources.
• Supervision of Internal Assessments, Personal Project and Extended Essay.
• Contribution to the development of the Experiential Learning Programme and residential experiences for students.

Aga Khan Development Network