Biology Teacher

Job description / Role

Develop lesson plans and themes in line with curriculum objectives specific for teaching Biology at Secondary grades 9 to 12 levels. Create effectibe and stimulating learner-centered opportunities for learning through high qualify instruction that enables the development and progression of all learners.

- Manage the online teaching and learning using apps like MS Teams, Zoom, Google Docs, etc.
- Exercise leadership by taking personal responsibility for monitoring and assessing the progress of all learners
- Maximize efficiency, maintain discipline and morale, promote teamwork, plan, communicate, focus on results, evaluate progress, and make constant adjustments to their professional practice
- Use a range of strategies to promote positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom
- Use formal tests, responses to quizzes, evaluation of class assignments, learner performances, projects, and standardized achievement tests to understand what learners know
- Maintain up to date records of learners work and performance and communicate learners progress knowledgeably and responsibly, based on appropriate indicators, to learners, parents, and other colleagues
- Keep the needs of learners at the center of all professional planning and decision-making
- Actively participate in staff development programs and performance review
- Prepare learners for qualifications and external examinations
- Participate in and support extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events
- Participate in departmental meetings and reviews as required
- Communicate and consult with parents on learner progress
- Provide guidance and advice to learners on educational and social matters

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor Degree in Biology from a recognized University in the UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, ZA and Scandinavian countries
- Masters Degree in Biology preferred
- TEACHING QUALIFICATION Preferred
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge related to safety in the Biology Lab
- Must have excellent English Communications skills and able to pass an IELTS exam to Level
- Must have excellent classroom management skills and able to deal effectively with student behaviour issues

Requirements

Required Experience:

- Minimum 3 years Biology teaching experience at Secondary grade levels 9 to 12
- Culturally sensitive, dependable, flexible and able to work in a continuously changing environment
- High degree of technology skills and educational software and materials
- Experienced with Advanced Placement Courses and Exams
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the use of differentiated teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills from their discipline to real-world situations
- Must have excellent classroom management skills and able to deal effectively with student behaviour issues

About the Company

International Teachers Plus (ITP) is a Teacher Placement Agency based in Ottawa, Canada, offering full recruitment services and a wide variety of international teaching jobs at reputable International Schools.

Our Services to Teachers - we help you get off on the right foot with your dream adventure in teaching and learning abroad while providing you with friendly and professional ongoing support beginning the minute you submit your application.