Upper School Math and Sciences Teacher
Upper School Math and Sciences Teacher
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USD 79903 - 123672
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Job Description
Summary of the Position
Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a Middle School (Grades 6 8 Sciences 50 and Math 50 Teacher for theschool year. At INTL teachers develop work schemes and lesson plans that are in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by their organization of learning resources and the classroomlearning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children according to age ability and aptitude. They link students knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. Middle Years Programme (MYP) teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.
The upper school sciences and math teachers must demonstrate commitment to INTLs mission and the population we serve and be experienced with teaching at the middle school level. They must also be responsible selfmotivated friendly willing to work with a team of colleagues and be accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.
The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the MYP framework while also ensuring foundational skill acquisition and collaborating extensively. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquirybased teaching and learning.
Who are we
Our Mission
Silicon Valley International Schools focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity think critically from multiple perspectives and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.
Our C.O.R.E. Values
Community: We respect support and collaborate to achieve results greater than we could ever reach individually.
Openness: We appreciate different cultures and perspectives by communicating honestly and without bias.
Resilience: We accept challenges commit to overcoming them and learn from our mistakes. Empathy: We strive to understand each other and to treat everyone with care and kindness.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and a minimum 2 years of teaching experience are required; masters degree and a minimum 5 years teaching experience are preferred
- Authorization to work in the United States or ability to meet requirements for sponsored J1 teacher exchange visa
- Proficiency in English to teach communicate with parents and colleagues understand the curriculum and write report cards
- Experience with the best practices in math and science curricula in middle school
Compensation and benefits
Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this fulltime teaching position for theschool year is $79903 (BA Step 3 to $123672 (PhD Step 23.
- We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical dental and vision insurance for the employee only
- Employer paid shortterm & longterm disability life insurance employee assistance program
- 10 days paid sick leave
- 2 days paid time off
- 7 days paid holiday during the school year
- Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year
- Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with school mission 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service.
The above compensation and benefits apply to fulltime employees.
Wed love to hear from you!
If you believe that this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals we encourage you to submit your resume along with a wellcrafted cover letter. In your cover letter please highlight your relevant experience qualifications and what makes you a strong candidate for this position. We look forward to reviewing your application!
lNTL is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ancestry national origin ethnicity religion age sex sexual orientation physical or mental disability genetic characteristic or information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment including without limitation hiring training promotion compensation transfer discipline and termination.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
