IB & AP English Teacher / IB & AP English Teacheress - Grades 11-12

IB & AP English Teacher & Theory of Knowledge - Grades 11-12

Ideal Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field.
• Teacher certification and three years of experience in the instructional field.
• Successful experience in teaching English to both Standard and Higher Level in the IB Diploma and/or Advanced Placement English Language & Composition.
• Experience or interest in teaching Theory of Knowledge.
• Experience using standards-based grading preferred.
• International teaching, boarding school, or similar residential life experience preferred.
• Experience in coaching or leading extracurricular activities.
• Computer proficiency with Mac OS and Google Classroom.
• Excellent organization and strong communication skills.

Reports To

For academic matters: Dean of Academics
For student life and residential life matters: Dean of Students

Goals and Objectives

• Teach and model the LAS Mission Statement - Developing innovative, compassionate, responsible citizens of the world - and the LAS Learner Profile both in and out of the classroom.
• Lead student learning that is accessible to multiple English language levels and learning styles, promotes reflection, and encourages student responsibility for their learning.
• Organize safe and engaging classroom, dormitory, and activity environments that foster student-centered individualized learning, internationalism, mutual respect, and high academic and personal standards.
• Collaboratively plan course and program delivery based on school learning outcomes, educational policies, and a holistic view of student learning.
• Model positive approaches to learning by displaying cultural sensitivity, maintaining collegial relationships, and participating in reflective professional development processes.

Professional Responsibilities

• Teach 5 class sections (or equivalent).
• Provide regularly-scheduled extra help sessions for academic classes for a minimum of 1 hour per week.
• Serve a full residential duty rotation as a dormitory supervisor, campus rover, or other assigned role.
• Act as Faculty Family “parent” through organized activities and regularly scheduled meetings to monitor the academic and social adjustment of assigned “children” (students).
• Participate in the Culturals program twice per year.
• Supervise activities as part of our after-school program.
• Attend regular faculty, campus, residential, and departmental meetings.
• Fulfill other professional duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.