Middle School Swedish Teacher

Middle School Swedish Teacher  
Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm 


DESCRIPTION: Middle School Swedish Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
Starting: Upon availability (Full-time)


Responsibility:
The Swedish Teacher reports directly to the Principal and is responsible for active contribution to the expected learning environment and the well-being of our students.  He/she is expected to work in close consultation with leadership to actively promote openness, give constructive criticism, exhibit teamwork, and initiative. He/she is expected to model personal characteristics from the International Middle Years Curriculum that are desirable in the development of our students and for our school so that we can develop as a professional learning team. 


Teacher needs to speak Swedish and English fluently. 
Tasks:
- Advanced Swedish - Grade 6-9 planning /teaching using Swedish curriculum LgR11. 
- Modern Languages Swedish - planning/teaching using  International Middle Years Curriculum.


Teaching
Cooperate as a member of a teaching team to plan instructional programs that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Meet and instruct, with prepared materials, assigned groups of students during scheduled times
Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
Assess students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.  
Take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety and welfare of members of the class and, indirectly, for all children within the school during teaching times, break times and throughout the school day.  
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.  



Administrative
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the school.
Consult with other relevant teachers and support staff to track performance, academic progress and pastoral care of students under your care. 
Provide regular and constructive feedback via digital and in person communication channels.
Attend parent teacher conferences as scheduled, as well as remain accessible to students and parents for education-related purposes, opinions and concerns beyond the school day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.  
Participate in after school activities and attend various school functions, particularly when they pertain to your class or extracurricular club.
Take all necessary precautions to protect, maintain and return all equipment and materials to designated areas.  
Act as intermediary when special attention may be required to overcome academic problems for a student in your charge. Inform and work with the relevant learning support teacher, EAL teacher, school psychologist or Principal. 
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and procedures or rules governing student life and develop order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.  
Act as a mentor, if requested by the Principal or Coordinator, for a teacher new to the school.  
Attend staff meetings, teacher in-service days, professional development seminars and serve on staff committees.  
Suggest changes to curriculum as necessary to accomplish;
Special activities and events.
Adequate and appropriate resourcing.  
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Coordinator or Principal



Curriculum
Prepare written lesson plans and establish clear instructional objectives based on curriculum, utilizing core teaching resources and supplementary materials.    
Write and review curriculum documents as required by the various accreditation and authorization agencies.  



Differentiation
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, demonstrating enquiry and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students in the class.
Promote a nurturing atmosphere supportive of the student’s emotional well-being and positive social interaction.  
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the students involved.  
Make provision for the needs of all learners and support and promote learning styles which cater to individual differences.  



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, Grades 1-9. We strive to develop students who are internationally minded, generous in spirit and imbued with a sense of community service founded on respect. We want our students to become caring global citizens- core values which are more than just words - they are alive within the school.


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. To learn more, please visit our site: 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. 
Please apply to this position by sending your CV and Cover Letter with 3 Recommendations to: Principal, Nicole MacDonald - nicole.macdonald@futuraskolan.se 
Vice Principal, Veronna Pomeroy - veronna.pomeroy@futuraskolan.se