Lower Elementary School Homeroom Teacher

Position: Lower ES Homeroom Teacher

Division / Department: Elementary

Status: Full-Time

Reports To: Elementary Principal

This position provides the opportunity of working at a WASC accredited international school, managing small class sizes, and teaching academically motivated students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Chiang Mai International School provides a generous amount of planning time to allow teachers to prepare classes and monitor student progress. The successful candidate will be working collaboratively in a positive and supportive department with well-qualified professional colleagues. 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
• Teaching license / certification from an accredited university/college
• Ability to teach core subjects: math, language arts, science and social studies
• Minimum 2 years ES teaching experience
• Student-centered, flexible, and creative instruction
• Attentive to social-emotional learning needs of students
• Commitment to collaborative planning
• Proficient with educational, administrative and communication technology
• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Elementary Education
• Experience teaching in a multicultural setting
• Experience administering a variety of assessments and analyzing/communicating results
• Experience in data analysis and goal setting to inform and improve instructional practices
  • Experience with interactive technology
  • Good knowledge of multiple related disciplines
  • Experience with differentiating and accommodating to meet learning and language needs

Major Job Responsibilities

1. Plan and present lessons in all core subjects: math, language arts, science, and social studies following the school's approved curricula
2. Create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment
3. Design and present effective, standards-based instructional units
4. Provide constructive feedback to students, parents and administration
5. Deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction
6. Evaluate and assess student performance and prepare professional-level reports based on school reporting schedule
7. Implement, contribute to and/or develop curriculum associated with subject area
8. Meet all deadlines related to submission of documents, information, and records 
9. Incorporate regular assessment data to inform instructional decisions
10. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
11. Work collaboratively with other educators
12. Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students and colleagues
13. Report for and perform supervision duties as assigned
14. Sponsor, organize, and supervise one extracurricular activity for one semester
15. Collaborate to plan, implement and chaperone school activities related to divisional, 'all school', classroom or activities
16. Attend all required scheduled meetings involving students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration
17. Serve on at least one school-based committee as assigned
18. Travel with and supervise school-based field trips (day trips and/or overnight trips) as assigned
19. Adhere to CMIS child protection policies
20. Understand Christian values and demonstrate positive character
21. Perform other duties as assigned

CMIS Schoolwide Student Learner Outcomes\

Courageous Learners who:

• • Embody a work ethic that values learning and academic integrity
  • Pursue personal growth as adaptive, independent learners
  • Exhibit thinking that is open minded, creative, and takes risks
  • Utilize resources and technology to effectively support learning and work

Responsible Global Citizens who:

• • Understand Christian virtues and positive student character 
  • Demonstrate integrity through consistent respect for people of all faiths
  • Develop cultural awareness and an appreciation for diversity
  • Serve as responsible, proactive members of the global community