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Teachers at Gateway Schools are 'facilitators' as the School has adopted a 'student-centric' approach to learning.

A teacher at the school basically leads and guides the learning process. Regarded a facilitator, the teacher plans, and implements a programme of instruction that adheres to the School's philosophy, goals and objectives.

Due to increased enrolments, we are currently seeking applications from qualified, experienced and high caliber professionals to join our school.

Excellent and innovative trained teachers for,

Mathematics

English

History

Geography

Civics

Physics

Chemistry

French

Library

Art/Craft

   Assistant teachers
Check out our Job Requirements:

Job Title      : Classroom Teacher
Department : Lower Primary, Lower & Upper Primary, Middle School,High School
Reports to   :
Updated       : January 2009

In order to meet GAIS student learning results and grade level expectations, the teacher carries out the following broad and specific responsibilities across the following domains: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Management, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities.

It is understood in carrying out these responsibilities that the teacher supports the school mission which follows: Dedicating our minds to inquiry, our hearts to compassion, and our lives to service and global understanding: An American style education grounded with quality and respecting the spiritual lives of all.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
	Responsibility Area
PLANNING AND PREPARATION	Instruction and Curriculum Planning: Use in-depth knowledge of content and GAIS curriculum outcomes, students, pedagogy and resources to design coherent instruction Plan, revise, record and follow units of work that provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences Select instructional goals Gather data through assessments and analyse and review student work to provide a clear, recursive, rigorous, relevant and rich curriculum
THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT	Class Management: Establish a culture of learning Manage classroom procedures and maintain clear rules and procedures; establish routines for daily tasks and needs Manage student behaviour and provide consistent and appropriate discipline Orchestrate smooth transitions and continuity of momentum Organise space and materials to provide effective instruction and a safe learning environment Pastoral Care: Respond to students’ emotional and social needs Model interpersonal skills, respectful relationships and problem-solving, in order to provide a safe learning environment
INSTRUCTION	Instruction: Deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students; Use a variety of questioning and discussion techniques to engage students in learning Provide differentiated support and instruction to ensure that students develop understanding of content and apply skills. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students Implement best practice in instructional strategies Assessment: Assess student learning and plan and administer a variety of appropriate formative and summative assessments Analyse and use the data provided by the assessments to guide instruction
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES	Teams and Committees: Attend and actively participate in grade level and curriculum team, divisional and all-school meetings Collaborate with colleagues and use a variety of tuning protocols to examine assessment data and student work Parent Communication: Provide timely, clear and appropriate feedback on student performance and progress so that parents can effectively support their child’s learning anddevelopment. Goals: Set yearly individual and team goals;support divisional and school goals; Collect and review data related to these goals and to GAIS competencies, in order to improve planning and preparation, classroom management, instruction or meeting professional responsibilities. Professional Development: Participate in professional growth experiences such as courses, workshops or conferences in order to improve planning and preparation, classroom management, instruction and to overall grow and develop professionally. Extra-curricular Activities: Contribute to the school and community by participating in one or more student activities outside of the classroom; offer after school activities, coach, support musical or dramatic performances, supervise dances or sports in order to provide students with a variety of opportunities to widen their interests and develop alternate means of self-expression.
DIVISION OR JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES	L&UP: Participate in weekly collaborative team meetings. Be involved in curriculum planning, assessment, and instructional training. Participate in yearly outdoor camp experience in Hong Kong. Supervise and work with teacher assistants. MS: Collaborates with colleagues in the development of curriculum and common assessments. Participates in weekly team meetings. Participates actively in the yearly Programme of Extended Activities for kids. HS: Participate in course teaming responsibilities in development of curriculum and common assessments. Participate in weekly department and collaborative meetings.Participate in yearly off campus learning experience - Interim Program

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION	Qualified Teacher. Bachelors Degree in relevant subject area. Masters preferable
EXPERIENCE	Minimum 2 years experience in the area for which you are applying. Successful experience in working with students in the age group you are teaching. Previous experience in an international school and familiarity with American educational system preferred. Experience teaching ESL students preferred. Experience in creating units of work using ‘backward design’ strategies preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS	Excellent knowledge of the developmental needs of students in the age group you are teaching. Excellent knowledge of the content and pedagogy. Knowledge of and experience in using a variety of assessments and applying differentiated learning techniques. Grounded in knowledge about teaching and learning. Demonstrates respect for teachers as professionals and as adult learners. Effective communicator – communicates well with a diverse community, proficient writing skills. Highly skilful at using technology. Strong organizational and time management skills. As a school grounded in the Christian faith, we hire Christian teachers and administrators as well as those of other faiths. GAIS seeks to hire candidates who are interested in the complex questions of faith and spirituality and who are keen to learn and interact with others of different faith traditions.
COMPETENCIES	In order to successfully fulfil your role as a teacher, you are expected to meet or exceed the GAIS teacher competency standards.
GAIS CODE OF ETHICS	In addition to the above GAIS teachers are required to follow and abide by the code of ethics.

Send your resumes to career@gatewaytheschool.in