IB DP Economics and Business Management teacher

LETOVO is a school in which each child will want to grow, achieve high academic, creative and sports results, communicate, be friends and just live while retaining strong Russian educational and cultural traditions. At Letovo we implement state of the art practices offered by top schools globally while retaining the best of established tradition. 

Role summary:

Teachers at LETOVO School are responsible for creating a pedagogically-progressive learning environment where students can demonstrate thoughtful and ethical behavior and ensure that the values and principles of the IB learner profile are at the heart of learning and relationships in the school.

We want to appoint a qualified and dynamic Biology Teacher who is internationally-minded with a demonstrable passion for and deep understanding of Letovo School vision, mission and values. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working professionally and cordially with colleagues within the same department and with the Head of department, and with other stakeholders, in ensuring provision of quality education to students

• Working with colleagues in creating and implementing Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for students 

• Participating in Professional Development programs and contributing to the continuing education quality improvement plan

• Plans and teach IB Diploma Program (DP) Economics classes by employing a variety of student-centered pedagogy, using unified templates and procedures, and incorporating differentiated instruction

• Apply International-mindedness, Learner Profile attributes, Approaches to Learning, TOK concepts in classroom teaching

• Monitors students’ progress in the subject through home tasks and criterion-based formative assessment, giving timely and comprehensive feedback to students suggesting ways for improvement

• Fine-tuning, whenever and wherever necessary, to instruction to improve on teaching and learning processes

• Creates quality criterion-based internal summative assessments and fully preparing the students for internal and external assessments

• Facilitates students’ project work

• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents on students’ progress and student needs through different mediums, including Electronic Journal, Canvas and iSAMS

• Maintains a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment

Relevant Qualifications and Desired Experience:

· Minimum 3 years of IB DP teaching experience

· Current certificate in teaching

· Strong teaching experience of students in the middle and diploma years’ age group.

· Experience of teaching gifted and talented students (preferred) 

Desired personal qualities:

· Well-organized and, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

· Well-motivated and responsible 

· Effective written and verbal communicator in English

· Inspire and lead students to ensure that they are motivated and enjoy participating in lessons and are given appropriate and ample opportunities to develop their potential in a positive, innovative and effective working environment 

Work conditions:

· Initial appointment for two years and thereafter annually renewable

· Flexible working hours (18 teaching hours & 18 hours lesson planning)

· Return flights home once a year (economy class)

· Extended medical insurance (including dental)

· Free accommodation on campus (you pay only for utilities)

· Visa and work permission support  

· 56 days of paid holidays + 17 public holidays a year

· Agreed one time relocation allowance 

· Rich opportunities for professional development

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A criminal record check may be required for all successful applicants.