THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK MANHATTAN
P/T Technology Teacher (2016/17)
Job Description:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of fantastic staff and take the lead in developing this important subject area in the school. The successful candidate will deliver lessons to students across 1st to 8th grade as well as collaborating with Early Years specialists on introducing Technology to their curriculum. The subject will be based in a new purpose built Technology Lab to be opened in September and there is the opportunity for the right candidate to develop the role and subject in the school over the coming year. The teaching allocation is currently envisaged to be spread across three days.
We would also be willing to consider a suitably experienced candidate able to support Science or Maths programs in the school for a full time position from September.
Key Responsibilities:
Be accountable for planning independently and collaboratively for our students’ diverse learning needs
Planning based on agreed upon student learning outcomes as detailed in the English National Curriculum
Involving students in planning for their own learning and assessment
Planning PYP & MYP units of study to be explored in depth
Planning and teaching that develops each student’s technology skills
Teaching and applying the skills of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in all areas of the curriculum
Addressing assessment matters throughout the planning process
Creating meaningful and relevant student centred lessons and assessments that engage learners
Planning and teaching which emphasizes connections between and among curriculum areas
Using a variety of resources representing multiple perspectives.
Teaching using multiple types of inquiry
Assessing student performances in a variety of ways and maintaining accurate student records
Communicating regularly and professionally with parents
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Person Specifications
Qualified primary school teacher
Excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school
Passion for teaching young children
Flexible and able to use own initiative
Well organized and good time management skills
Good ICT skills and committed to its use in the classroom
International perspective
Knowledge of IB or a willingness to learn
A team player
Why work at BIS-NY?
Combined with the traditional skills of the English National Curriculum, BIS-NY ‘s unique curriculum inspires and challenges our students to develop a love of learning and develop as balanced individuals, academically successful and willing to take risks to face the challenges of an ever changing world of the 21st century.
Our students and teachers come from all walks of life, but the enthusiasm they share for learning and teaching brings them into a unique sense of community that celebrates and thrives on diversity.
Terms:
Salary –commensurate with experience
Lunch is provided free of charge in the school dining hall
Teachers are required to attend In-Service/Inset and Staff Meetings
Subject to fingerprinting and background check
The post becomes available from September 2016
The British International School of New York is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All appointments are also subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.
Contact:
| Jason Morrow <j.morrow@bis-ny.org> |
