ELD Teacher

General Description

NIVA American International School is seeking an ELD Teacher. This position requires an experienced and certified teacher with a proven track record of success in supporting course subject teachers and instructional staff in developing ELD strategies, skills, tools, techniques, and capacity to effectively teach ELL learners. The ELD teacher will work closely with the Head of Department, Senior Assistant(s), and the Head of School, and collaborate with all teachers to enhance the achievement of ELL students and continuously improve the ELD program.

Responsibilities

Curriculum

• Prepare a course outline for each subject.
• Develop daily lesson plans.
• Compile a folder of emergency lesson plans and appropriate work for all classes, in case of teacher absence or inability to provide plans.
• Participate in Staff Development Seminars and share experiences with colleagues, as appropriate.
• Encourage active student participation in learning.
• Foster positive learning environments.
• Create portfolios of student work along with appropriate instructions, grading rubrics, and quizzes or tests, if not recycled.
• Regularly assess student progress based on set goals.
• Maintain accurate records of student work, scores, and grades, and notify each student of their performance.

Classroom Management

• Integrate the school’s Expected School-wide Learning Results (SLO) into class objectives, goals, or concepts and incorporate them into student learning.
• Communicate in writing with parents when students do not meet subject goals.
• Consider what is realistically achievable for students.
• Teach students how to organize knowledge and present their work effectively.
• Build upon students’ prior knowledge.
• Regularly evaluate teaching strategies in relation to student progress, set goals, and identify learning difficulties to provide appropriate support.

General

• Ensure the well-being and safety of children and manage their behavior in the classroom.
• Attend school training, seminars, activities, and meetings.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• A degree in Education or Teaching English or Related Field is required.
• TEFL / TESOL certificate is preferable.
• At least 2-5 years of experience teaching and learning in the related field(s).
• Child protection and safety training is preferred.
• Be able to maintain creativity and friendliness in inspiring children’s learning and attention.
• Flexible and cooperative with school activities and events.
• Be patient and maintain positive thinking.
• Proficient in using Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).