Ideal Candidate Profile
Professional & Leadership Qualities
– Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting, positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
– Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide departmental curriculum development, assessment alignment, and pedagogical consistency across the MYP and DP.
– A collaborative mindset that supports mentoring, coaching, and inspiring faculty.
– A commitment to contributing to the school’s Strategic Plan and leading department-wide improvement initiatives.
Student-Centered Qualities
– A genuine care for student well-being and the ability to understand and respond to diverse learner needs.
– A passion for helping students develop mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding.
– A commitment to fostering an inquiry-driven and supportive learning environment.
Values & Dispositions
– A strong sense of community engagement and a service-oriented mindset.
– High levels of integrity, empathy, professionalism, and a dedication to our core values of Community, Respect, and Understanding.
– A growth mindset demonstrated through ongoing professional learning and active participation in school-wide initiatives.
Expectations of Teachers & HODs at HJIS
HJIS teachers and department leaders are reflective, collaborative, and committed to high‑quality teaching and learning across the IB continuum. High-quality learning is defined as an inclusive, ongoing, agentic process that challenges and enables learners to acquire the skills to take responsible action both during their time at HJIS and beyond. Learning ignites curiosity and ensures the transformation of concepts into understanding through inquiry, problem solving, experimentation, and real-world application.
Curriculum & Instruction (Math & HOD Focus)
Math Teachers & HODs at HJIS:
- Lead curriculum improvement through reflection, alignment, and collaboration with faculty and the Pedagogical Leadership Team.
- Ensure that mathematical instruction is concept-focused, inquiry-based, and aligned with IB standards across all grade levels.
- Maintain high-quality assessment and reporting practices that incorporate a balance of formative and summative data.
- Facilitate vertical and horizontal departmental coherence in the teaching of mathematical concepts and skills.
- Actively engage in collaborative meetings and model professional growth for colleagues.
IB Teaching Principles and Practices
HJIS teachers uphold pedagogy that is:
- Inquiry-based
- Concept-focused
- Situated in local and global contexts
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Aligned with formative and summative assessment data
Differentiation Expectations
Teachers differentiate instruction by:
- Affirming identity and building student confidence in mathematics.
- Connecting learning to students’ prior knowledge and real-life experiences.
- Scaffolding content and skills to ensure access for all learners.
- Extending and enriching learning for advanced mathematical exploration and challenge.
Possible Duties at HJIS (Math Teacher & HOD)
Teachers typically teach an average of 20 periods per week, with teaching hours fluctuating between 18 and 23 periods depending on operational needs.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teaching MYP and/or DP Mathematics (e.g., MYP Math, DP Mathematics: AI or AA).
- Providing office hours or additional support for students.
Department Leadership Responsibilities (HOD)
- Leading departmental curriculum planning and review.
- Mentoring and supporting math teachers across the IB continuum.
- Ensuring department alignment with IB expectations and whole-school initiatives.
- Coordinating assessment moderation and ensuring consistency across classes.
- Supporting the school’s data-driven approach to teaching and learning.
- Facilitating department meetings and communicating with school leadership.
Additional Duties
- Supervising IB projects (e.g., MYP Personal Project or DP Extended Essay in math-related fields).
- Supporting student clubs, service initiatives, or academic competitions (e.g., Math Club, Math Olympiad).
- Participation in the Advisory system.
- Providing supervision during non-class times.
- Assisting with school events, field trips, and Expedition Weeks.
- Offering substitution coverage when needed.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Teaching & Leadership Experience
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience with secondary learners (Math emphasis).
- Proven leadership experience (department-level leadership preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or Mathematics‑related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Preferred: Experience with IB MYP and/or DP Mathematics.
- Preferred: Experience teaching in international or multicultural school settings.
Digital Literacy & Technology Skills
Applicants should be proficient with:
- Google Suite
- Zoom
- ManageBac
- Interactive Smartboard technology
- Apple products (MacBooks, iMacs)
- Mathematical tools (e.g., Desmos, GeoGebra, graphing calculators)