I have never seen such an excited troupe of children entering boarding school… as a teacher I feel humbled and extremely fortunate to have this opportunity.
– Andrew McLean (TGS teacher blog post)
What started as such a normal day just turned into something entirely different.
– Yada (TGS student blog post)
TGS is looking for teachers to join our team as we expand our student enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year and beyond. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of excellent classroom teaching and an ambition to be pioneers who push the boundaries of what is possible in education.
Our program requires an unusually strong dedication to the craft of teaching, a sense of adventure, and an ability to explore interconnections between academic disciplines and applying them to real world experiences that leverage our global destinations. Command of core knowledge and skills is essential, but so are imagination and creativity; as Yada’s quote implies there are no normal days at THINK Global School. Our school administers the official IB Diploma Programme in the 11th and 12th grade, and a coordinated “pre-IB” program 9th and 10th grade, so previous experience with IB curriculum and pedagogy is strongly preferred.
At TGS, we value diversity and want to attract a truly international faculty. We invite teachers from all cultural, ethnic, and national backgrounds to apply for the positions listed directly below.
Current Openings For The 2012/2013 School Year
- IB Coordinator (Click for more details)
- English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher (Click for more details)
- World History and Cultural Anthropology Teacher (Click for more details)
- Math Teacher
- History Teacher
- Science Teacher
- Mandarin Teacher
- Art Teacher
- World Literature Teacher
- Spanish Teacher
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Full-time employee
- Contract Term: Annual
- Start Date: August 15, 2012
- Reports to: Head of School
- Liaises with: Curriculum Director, IB Coordinator, weXplore Director
Overview of Duties:
- Deliver high-quality education to students.
- Applicant or candidate is an expert in field of application.
- Work with the Curriculum Director, WeXplore Director and IB Coordinator to develop
innovative curricula and best practices. - Participate in residential life and extra-curricular activities.
- Provide pastoral care as advisor to a select group of students.
General Responsibilities
School Leadership
Be a model of professional behavior and contribute to a sense of community among students, faculty and administrative staff.
Curriculum Leadership
Take initiative in developing innovative curricula and best practices in your discipline. This is likely to address experiential, interdisciplinary and collaborative learning and the use of technology (all students and faculty work with iPhone, iPad and Macbook Pro). Work with the WeXplore Director to develop specific programs and units of instruction exploiting resources in each host city.
Teaching
Prepare, deliver and assess three to four hours a week of formal instruction per subject per grade. Collaborate with other teachers in TGS, host schools and partner schools on interdisciplinary projects.
Residential Life
Share duties according to the schedule set by the Head of School.
Pastoral Care
Oversee the general well-being of a group of students assigned by the Head of School.
Professional Development
Show interest in the continual development of professional skills and qualifications. Share personal expertise with faculty and staff. Participate in research projects conducted by TGS.
Ideal Personal and Professional Qualities
- Bachelor degree or higher.
- IB Diploma Program certification and experience.
- Prior Teaching Experience
- Flexibility
- Strong character exhibiting good judgment and taste.
- Willingness to incorporate cultural study of the different locations
- Strong collaboration skills with other teachers and disciplines in integrated unit planning
- Desire to pursue professional development and continuous academic engagement
- Ability to write well, and emphasize communication skills in the classroom
- Please submit a personal writing sample or portfolio.
