POSITION OVERVIEW: Teachers at the American School of Brasilia are foundational to the entire operation of the school. Only teachers with rich and varied experiences who have demonstrated prior excellence in teaching are offered employment with the school. In order to be considered, all candidates must be certified for their respective teaching assignment and maintain certification throughout their contracted term of employment.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Bachelor's degree or aboveMinimum two (2) years teaching experienceTeaching experience certified for the subject to be taughtPossess knowledge of set curriculum grounded in relevant standards and benchmarksDemonstrate understanding of how to work collaboratively within a team structure, e.g. work within a professional learning communities (PLCs) structureDemonstrate use of an inquiry-based approach to instructionDemonstrate knowledge and experience in supporting students' wellness, especially in social and emotional growthDemonstrate knowledge of instructional technology practices that support rather than replace quality instructionDemonstrate ability to be a reflective practitioner capable of offering and receiving feedbackPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Personify and promote the school's mission, vision, and character/learner traitsCultivate collaborative and culturally respectful relationships with team members and within the school's entire learning communityCollaborate within teams to promote high-functioning learning structuresAssist the team in ordering and maintaining sufficient educational materials and supplies throughout the school yearEngage in a growth model of instructional practice that supports students in reaching their potentialAnalyze formative and summative classroom data and standardized testing results in order to deliver appropriate and individualized instructionProvide authentic and rich opportunities for students to engage in project-oriented work using inquiry-based learning strategiesDevelop and sustain a classroom environment rooted in positive reinforcement that focuses on the social and emotional well-being of each student and the larger school communityCultivate highly effective partnerships with parents that affirm and embrace cultural responsivenessBuilds Positive Interpersonal Relationships:Promotes positive interactions among students, parents, faculty and staff who have differing cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds.Fosters a sense of identity and pride in EAB among students, parents, faculty, and colleagues.Maintains an open attitude toward new ideas.Collaborates with a wide range of divisional and school wide teams.Ongoing Professional Growth:Continues to acquire new learning and reflects new learning and practice.Shares in opportunities for in-service and workshop offerings.Shares knowledge with other colleagues.Sets goals for professional development, takes advantage of professional development opportunities, and demonstrates current best practice in the field of education.Responsibilities mentioned in this Job Description are not limited to the above, and the employee may be required to perform other related activities as assigned that will contribute to the success of their Area/Division.
