At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Social Studies and Economics courses to secondary students while fostering critical thinking.
- Company: Dynamic educational institution focused on student development and community engagement.
- Benefits: Supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for interdisciplinary projects and personal development.
- Why this job: Inspire the next generation while exploring fascinating topics like Colombian history and AP Macroeconomics.
- Qualifications: Strong background in Economics and Social Studies, with experience in teaching advanced courses preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
JOB PURPOSE: Teach Colombian Constitution & Citizenship in Grades 9-10, Colombian History, Economy & Social Issues in Grade 11, AP Macroeconomics in Grade 12, and Middle Ages in Grade 8. Serve as the Grade 10 Family Coordinator, supporting students' academic and personal development in partnership with families and colleagues. We are seeking an educator with a strong academic background in both Economics and Social Studies, capable of teaching rigorous, inquiry-based courses while fostering critical thinking, civic responsibility, and global awareness. Experience teaching AP Macroeconomics or other advanced Economics courses is highly desirable, along with a thorough understanding of the Colombian Constitution and its role in citizenship education.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the implementation in the assigned classes of the Choice Theory School criteria in each one of the three pillars, according to the institutional assessment rubric, by planning and delivering engaging, challenging, useful, and effective units and lessons, as the Teachers Manual defines them.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, courteous, trustworthy, collaborative and healthy learning environment and quality relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- Accomplish high performing educational relationships with students, focusing on total learning competency and higher levels of students' knowledge development and use.
- Establish a culture of internal control thinking and doing in the assigned classes with professional self-evaluation methodologies, tools, and instruments that are age-appropriate and congruent with Choice Theory psychology.
- Work cooperatively with the Level Director, the Family Coordinators, and rest of the teachers of the assigned students to create the quality conditions of the Choice Theory School for all students.
- Actively participate in the integration, articulation, and balance of the curricula through large-scale integrated projects via the Virtues Development course and interdisciplinary mini-projects.
- Implement specific subject area curriculum guidelines of the Teachers' Manual and others recommended by the related curriculum coordinators.
- Represent the related grade level teams in any school activity and perform effectively and efficiently the assigned role in the team.
- Self-evaluate professionally every month and report to the Level Director with performance and perceptual indicators related to the responsibilities and the school's strategic plan.
Teacher of Social Studies & Economics - Secondary in Newport employer: Nord Anglia Education
Nord-Anglia Education is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration among educators. Located in the historic city of Oxford, employees benefit from a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and the unique opportunity to engage with a diverse student body while enjoying provided accommodation and meals during their tenure.
