Science Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic and innovative Science Teacher? Do you believe you can inspire young pupils to further understand and engage with Science? 

Introduction to the Role

The Grange School in Santiago, Chile, is seeking to appoint a Science Teacher to join our Upper Prep team as from February 2023. We welcome applications from teachers with at least 3 years of previous experience, in similar roles. Previous international experience, experience in a subject leadership role and knowledge of Spanish would be advantageous. 

We expect the ideal candidate to develop engaging and creative lessons that allow all our pupils to thrive in a collaborative, student-centered environment, incorporating STEM and experience-based learning in the classroom. 

Job Responsibilities

• Create daily lesson plans and learning activities for students based on the school’s standards in science education and research and knowledge of developmental behaviours.

• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in different forms: generating discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations and independent practice.

• Differentiate lessons when needed to give all pupils access to the curriculum.

• Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks or other standard test practices.

• Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behaviour and standards.

• Communicate with form teachers, learning support team, counsellors and parents regarding student progress, potential and behaviour.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in science education or another related field

• Completion of an internship or field experience in secondary education

• Current certification in science education

• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing