About This Role
In alignment with HKIS’ Vision statement, Middle School classroom teachers strive to create learning environments that inspire a socially engaged community of collaborative, creative, and resilient learners. We believe all students deserve the opportunity to be imaginative thinkers, exploring passions and challenges using novel and innovative teaching strategies. Middle School classroom teachers are responsible for empowering each student to demonstrate courage and confidence in response to challenges while developing the necessary skills to adapt and thrive as learners.
Middle School classroom teachers understand the crucial role relationships play in creating meaningful learning experiences for students, both inside and outside of the classroom. The successful applicant will be an experienced Middle School teacher who is passionate about using inquiry-based pedagogy within their classrooms. They motivate and inspire students to acquire knowledge and skills, with the goal of building conceptual understanding and critical thinking. He/she will closely collaborate with their teaching teams, learning support teacher, specialist teachers, curriculum leaders, coaches, and administrators to design integrated learning opportunities that meet the needs of each learner allowing for greater student choice, and crafted using the principles of differentiation.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:-
Professional Knowledge:
- The breadth and depth of knowledge of the discipline(s) and understanding of HKIS' Shared Philosophy of Education. For HKIS educators this includes planning for instruction, reflection on curriculum content, knowledge of tools and resources, developmental characteristics of students, and current pedagogy.
Instructional Strategies:
- The means by which classroom teachers establish a culture for learning, engage students in learning and deliver content. This includes flexibility in the choice of materials, use of appropriate technology and a variety of presentation, grouping, and pacing techniques in response to student learning needs.
Managemen
- How time and resources are prioritized, organized, and allocated to provide an effective learning environment. Involves organizing one's own work, planning work for others, anticipating needs, and adjusting resources accordingly. For HKIS educators, this includes classroom management.
Assessment:
- The monitoring of student understanding through a balanced program of developmentally appropriate formative and summative assessments aligned to UbD Stage 1 elements (including articulated standards, enduring understandings, knowledge and skills, misunderstandings, and academic vocabulary). HKIS faculty provide feedback to students and parents to promote learning and the use of assessment results in planning and instruction.
Communication:
- The verbal and non-verbal articulation of messages within the HKIS community (students, parents, colleagues) both informal and informal situations provides clarity and accuracy of information. HKIS educators are highly attuned to the choice of the most appropriate medium and active listening to facilitate a mutual understanding of needs, issues, and concerns.
Collaboration and Professional Practice:
- The manner in which individuals build, promote, and maintain strong learning communities builds professional and reciprocal relationships. Sharing information about students, curriculum, and resources enhances the success of the HKIS community.
Schoolwide Competencies:
- Pedagogical practices align with HKIS’ Foundational Documents including the Learning Principles and Practices and Assessment, Grading and Reporting Philosophy
- As a school grounded in the Christian faith, we hire Christian teachers and administrators as well as those of other faiths. HKIS seeks to hire candidates who are interested in the complex questions of faith and spirituality and who are keen to learn and interact with others of different faith traditions.
- Global minded: Understands, respects, and appreciates diverse cultures, a sense of global stewardship and responsibility
- HKIS faculty are required to comply with the HKIS Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy
- Capable of learning new software and systems, including Microsoft 365, Schoology and PowerSchool
- Seamlessly uses technology as an instructional tool
- Ability to analyze and use student data
Other:
- Undertake other duties and functions as required that will impact and strengthen the contributions of the department and overall operations of the school.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:-
Education:
- Bachelor of Education
Experience:
- Relevant Middle School teaching certification
- Experience in a leading international school with an American-style education preferred
Skills:
- Minimum of 5 year’s teaching experience
Child Protection Statement:
- At HKIS, each child’s welfare is paramount. We act to ensure that our students enjoy the right to be protected from harm and exploitation and have their welfare safeguarded.
We invite you to learn more about our school and discover for yourself career opportunities in our remarkable HKIS community at https://www.hkis.edu.hk/
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.