IB MYP Performing Arts Teacher

IB MYP Performing Arts Teacher

Teaching and Learning

Understand that all teachers work to improve the English
language reading, writing and speaking skills of their
students, using authentic context and use to the greatest
extent possible

Performing different types of assessments in order to
understand student levels and measure progress, collecting
evidence of learning continually

Demonstrate expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in the
delivery of curriculum with appropriate pedagogy

Seek opportunities within the curriculum to provide inquiry
and to use a variety of instructional resources

Emphasize the interconnectedness of all subjects taught in
school in line with the school's philosophy and that of the
International Baccalaureate

Maintain a positive, friendly, vibrant classroom
Plan and deliver lessons and units of work appropriate to

student needs with clear learning objectives, organized in a
sequential manner and stored in the school's information
management program in the approved format

Ensure that all required teaching resources are requested in
advance in accordance with policy, are maintained and
cared for, and returned to the Warehouse and other
departments in good condition and in a timely manner

Ensure that the MYP Unit Planner is used and updated in
accordance with policy

Meet the learning needs of all students through creating
and documenting differentiated plans

Evaluate daily and weekly planning, ensuring that it builds
on current and previous achievements and allows for
student agency

Ensure that assignments are returned promptly with
constructive feedback to feed forward including specific
comments on strengths and areas for improvement, setting
individualized goals with students

Use formative and summative assessments effectively and
with appropriate criteria in order to set realistic and
challenging targets for improvement and to inform future
teaching

Set consistently high expectations for student attitudes
toward learning and ensure that classrooms are engaging
learning spaces

Teach and emphasize the meaning and importance of
international-mindedness and global citizenship

Ensure that all school policies are followed, including
Inclusion, Assessment, Homework, Technology and
Acceptable Use, and Academic Integrity

Manage and monitor each child's progress, ensuring all
marking, assessments, portfolios, and class records are kept
up-to-date

Provide regular informative and motivating student reports
Maintain open and consistent channels of communication

with parents regarding student progress
Supervise Service as Action and MYP Personal Projects
Teach across a range of grade and ability levels
Emphasize the school's Mission, Vision, and Values through

teaching and learning

Pastoral

Support the social, emotional and psychological
development of each student

Embody, model, and promote the IB Learner Profile
attributes and Approaches to Learning in order to promote
student development

Celebrate student achievements both in and out of school
Respond sensitively when dealing with students, ensuring

that any concern they have is addressed professionally and
promptly through school policies and procedures

Ensure that the Child Protection Policy and procedures are
used to address any concerns regarding a child's welfare as
appropriate

Serve as a homeroom teacher as requested
Serve duty as required to ensure student safety

Professionalism

Follow the Staff Code of Conduct
Embody, model, and promote the Approaches to Teaching

and the IB Learner Profile
Work collaboratively with all staff, including:

o Teachers by grade level, subject, division, whole
school

o Inclusion Coordinator/Counselor
o School leadership
o Committees
o IB Program
o Curriculum development groups

Communicate effectively and appropriately with the school
community, both orally and in writing in line with the
school's Style Guide

Respond to communications in a timely manner
Actively engage in school events such as parent conferences

and professional development training that may occur
outside of normal working hours

Reflect on professional practice in order to develop a
thorough understanding of effective teaching methods

Display competence and confidence in using media and
technology appropriately

Undertake any professional duties as required by school
leadership

Be present in the classroom or other teaching space
throughout the entire lesson in order to ensure student
safety

Participate effectively in the school's service programs
Acknowledge that student safety is paramount at all times
Understand and practice vigilant student safeguarding and

duty of care
Uphold the professional standards of UIS in work and in

community relationships
Know, understand, and comply with all school policies and

procedures

Reporting Line
The MYP Teacher reports to the IB MYP Coordinator.

Additional Responsibilities

Bachelor's Degree in the subject taught
Three years experience teaching Grades 6 through 10 in IB

MYP or international curricula schools
C1 or C2 English