Teacher

Title: Teacher
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Reporting to: Head of School or/and Principal
A GEMS Teacher is accountable for:
• the level of achievement for students assigned
• providing evidence(s) of progress of their students
• development of GEMS priorities
A GEMS Teacher will:
• plan collaboratively for student learning
• plan based on student outcomes as appropriate
• involve students in planning their inquiry and its assessment
• plan to build upon students prior knowledge and experience
• address assessment throughout the planning process
• plan with an emphasis on the connection between subjects
• plan with recognition of the variety of learning abilities
• plan units that explore the similarities and differences between cultures/ places
• plan units that explore broad human experience from different perspectives
• plan units that focus directly on major issues e.g., prejudice, equality
• group students for effective different learning situations; differentiate instruction
• use multiple resources to represent multiple perspectives
• empower students to feel response and to take action
• involve students actively in their own learning
• develop open-ended inquiry and real-life investigations
• ensure up to date knowledge of the curriculum, as necessary
• advocate and embed the student learner profile in all aspects of GIM life
• be aware that English may not be the first language of all students
• address the needs of all students of different levels and types of ability
The Teacher is expected to improve the learning of students by:
• negotiating, planning and attaining (with evidence of reflection on) realistic professional goals to raise levels of attainment for all learners
• maintaining a personal portfolio of professional development impacting on the standards of attainment for learners
• providing evidence of regular reflection on the success of planning, teaching and assessments developed