English Teacher (Position Requires Relocation To Kuwait)

Primary Purpose:

The main responsibility of an English teacher is to help students understand English, speak it, and be able to write and read it. The duties will range from the preparation of course work, planning of classes, and the marking of work handed in.

Responsibilities:

• Grading tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns.
• Inform parents about their children’s performance
• Determine exam and assignment grades
• Assign homework and interesting exercises
• Preparing students for formal and informal assessments.
• Identify students with special requirements and create individualized plans
• Ensuring all curriculum and school requirements are met.
• Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.
• Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior
• Organize classroom lectures and coursework
• Reading all prescribed novels, poetry, and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience
• Research new language teaching methods
• Building trusting relationships with students, parents, and other staff
• Collaborating with other English department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions.
• Keep a record of students’ attendance and grades
• Assessing the students’ progress (e.g. homework, exam grades, etc.)
• Using technology to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping.
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students.
• Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers.

Qualifications:

• Relevant certification or license may be required.
• Previous experience as an English teacher
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, or a similar discipline.
• Compassion, understanding, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Dedication to students and education
• The ability to multitask in a high-stress environment.
• Deep understanding of the national curriculum and English language requirements
• A completed apprenticeship or teaching experience is recommended.
• Resilience and the ability to work with others.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of various teaching methods
• A strong interest in literature and language.

About American Baccalaureate School:

ABS is a private, non­-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

For more information about ABS visit: www.abs.edu.kw