Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm- Middle School Science

Middle School Science Teacher
Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm


DESCRIPTION: Science Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal, Vice Principal, Department Coordinator
Starting: August 7 (50% position)


Duties/Responsibilities:
Plan and teach Middle School Science in the IMYC curriculum framework.
Contribute to implementation and preparation materials of the IMYC curriculum.
Ensure a safe learning environment for students.
Be an active and contributing member of the school’s faculty.
Participate in the full range of professional activities in the school.
Actively contribute to the operational needs of the school.
Use a wide range of technologies and creative teaching styles.
Support the individual needs of students within a group.
Inform students about the requirements of internal assessments and help them plan their research, papers or Extended Essays.
Regularly contribute to curriculum planning and development including interdisciplinary work when possible.
Collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective team teaching when possible.
Develop assessments following IMYC use a wide range of formative assessment tools.
Attend regular curriculum planning and student progress meetings.
Keep parents informed about student progress and attend parent meetings.


Mentor responsibilities:
Keep regular contact with students to evaluate their progress and to help them overcome their difficulties.
Inform parents about student progress and make sure that they understand the IMYC.
Motivate students to be risk-takers in their learning environment and to strive for the best.
Make sure that collaboration happens between students and promote group work.
Keep the IMYC and Student Support coordinator informed about student progress and the difficulties that might arise.
Make sure that the students are aware of the learning profile and that our policies are aligned with the IMYC.



Qualifications, Attributes and Experience of the Middle School Science Teacher is expected to have:
Certified teaching credentials and teaching experience
Bachelor’s degree with a Science focus
Solid and demonstrable teaching experience in Math and Science, preferably IMYC
Creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
Excellent team player both within the department and across disciplines
Excellent communication skills to work closely with students and parents
Proficiency in English
Experience with working with students or groups
International teaching experience and/or international curriculum
The ability to establish rapport with adults and students
The ability to work effectively in a team
The ability to show initiative and work independently
Experience working with students from diverse cultures and countries would be an advantage



About the School :
At Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm English is the language of instruction, and we have an international school permit, so we do not follow the Swedish curriculum (LgR11). Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm offers an international education across Grades 1-9.


We are accredited by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). We belong to the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the Nordic Network (NN) and Fieldwork Education.


If you would like to know more, visit www.futuraskolaninternational.se.


At Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last year of employment in every country worked.


WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH
nicole.macdonald@futuraskolan.se and veronna.pomeroy@futuraskolan.se