Date posted:2024-06-03 | Writer: Woodstock School | Email: [email protected]
IMMEDIATE START! Woodstock School is looking for a Consultant (Short-Term) in the EAL department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Use inspired and innovative teaching practices to inculcate in students a love for learning
• Embrace the department’s focus on student-centered learning, eliciting creative and critical responses to a range of course texts
• Encourage all students to embody the IB Learner Profile and Woodstock’s Desired Learning Outcomes, actively reviewing their progress against clear targets and success criteria.
• Maintain and update existing curriculum maps and related documents such as unit plans and rubrics • Interview prospective students as required
• Work collaboratively with members of the EAL department, positively contributing to departmental tasks, such as policy development, common assessments, instructional practices
• Set appropriate tasks and challenges according to the published timetable, and ensure that work is regularly evaluated, with constructive feedback
• Maintain accurate records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
• Supervise study halls and complete class substitution duties.
• Deal with inappropriate behaviour quickly and effectively and in accordance with the school’s guidelines in the Academic Handbook and Guiding Principles
Teachers at Woodstock are expected to:
• Accept and support Woodstock’s inclusive Religious Life Policy
• Draw upon Woodstock’s Guiding Principles when making decisions and communicating with others • Participate actively and positively in the life and work of the Woodstock community
• Participate as a reflective life-long learner in annual professional growth and appraisal, taking full advantage of staff retreat and in-service trainings
• Teach or co-teach about 20 periods in a thirty-period week
• Supervise study halls and student social activities during the day and after school.
• Organise and run one extra-curricular PASSAGE activity
• Chaperone during Activity Week and Outdoor Learning Weekend (this position is exempt from Advisor duty and the duty of chaperoning student travel at ends/beginnings of semesters)
• Supervise and advise the MYP Personal Project and the Festival of Ideas Interdisciplinary Project
• Contribute to enrichment activities, known as PASSAGE, that are an essential part of learning in an international boarding school (run or support one extra-curricular PASSAGE activity per week)
Skills and Qualifications Required:
• A Bachelors or a Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline and/or in Education
• Knowledge of IBO and Cambridge English exams and the Common Framework of Reference (formerly the Common European Framework of Reference)
• Proficiency to high English standard and level, including knowledge of MLA 8/9 formatting to support students to be able to research well
• Valid certification(s) such as TESOL, CELTA or DELTA.
• At least 2-5 years full time teaching experience in the relevant subject area
• Technological literacy that allows for a judicious, impactful, and creative use of technology in the classroom
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team, preferably in a multi – cultural environment involving both national and international staff
• Classroom management strategies and pedagogical practice that reflect Woodstock’s values and Woodstock’s approach to teaching language
• Preferred: experience with MYP and DP Curriculum
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Rolling Basis
HIRING PROCESS:
• Interested applicants should read apply through https://my.hirehive.io/woodstock-school
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the hiring committee via Skype/Zoom
JOINING DATE:
July, 2024
