SCIENCE TEACHER [TEACHING LANGUAGE: ENGLISH]

SCIENCE TEACHER [TEACHING LANGUAGE: ENGLISH]

• Department : Programs
• Area : Education
• Location : Bogotà, Colombia
• Supervisor : Education Officer
• Contract : Fixed term (with possibility of extension)
• Status : Full-Time
• Compensation : 3 million COP / 700 EUR Monthly
• Contract Terms & Salary compensations will vary and be defined on the basis of local employment rates in accordance with the position grade and experience.

Job description

Still I Rise, an international NGO, works towards development and the realization of humanitarian projects aiming at providing education and support to refugee children and youth, is looking for a open-minded, thoughtful and creative Science Teacher to join Still I Rise team to lead the roll-out of an innovative, childhood educational program in Bogotà, Colombia, the first Still I Rise international School in Latin America.

Here, we are passionately engaged in one of the world’s most ambitious, unique and exciting educational projects: to offer the very highest quality of schooling experience to some of the most disadvantaged children from the region.

You will inspire and educate children following a demanding International and programme.

You join Still I Rise with a clear pathway of growth and promotion. We offer extensive professional development in a wide range of areas. We therefore hire proactive educators who demonstrate genuine care for each child, a hunger to offer them the best, and an infectious passion for the curricular and extracurricular activities they lead. If you are a qualified teacher and this sounds like a challenge which suits you, we warmly invite you to apply!

For more information on the IB Programme, feel free to visit Still I Rise Official Website and the official IB MYP PE Education page

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, deliver and facilitate dynamic, active, and creative Science lessons (language of instruction is Spanish) for diverse classes of students aged 10-15. Create enhanced opportunities for real-life applications of concepts using available resources and project based learning.
• Review and monitor the progress of all students and identify their individual learning needs. Differentiate instruction to meet those needs of the students, providing extra support to those students who are below grade level.
• Sensitively and appropriately provide pastoral care to our students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Handle urgent situations with consummate professionalism and in accordance with our Discipline Policy and Safeguarding Policy, utilizing the school’s support network as necessary.
• Conduct regular formative and summative assessments, recording and reporting grades and performance.
• Attend and participate in regular professional development activities.
• Help our school excel with your participation and leadership in community engagement, competitions, school trips and other activities.
• Contribute to the development and leadership of our extracurricular programmes.
• Under the supervision of the Education Officer, provide feedback on quality and wellbeing to ensure programmes are designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated to maximize positive impact on vulnerable children.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• C1-C2 English proficiency both verbal and written
• Demonstrate the values of ambition, bravery, care and open-mindedness.
• Academic or Professional Certificates;
• Completion of CRB/Background check;
• Bachelor’s degree in Science Education or related field or equivalent training and experience;
• At least two years of teaching experience;
• Competent ICT skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to mentor students on a daily basis;
• Resilience in a challenging and changing environment;
• The curiosity and willingness to develop and practice modern teaching techniques;
• Determined team player.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience teaching low-achieving students
• Experience working with refugee and vulnerable populations
• Experience in Child Safeguarding and Protection
• Knowledge and familiarity with the International Baccalaureate system is an advantage
• Facilitative leader
• Believes in commitment, integrity, and accountability
• Versatility and adaptability to a changing environment and be able to handle multiple priorities
• Self-starter with ability to provide creative solutions
• Certification of SPHERE humanitarian standards will be an additional asset
• Competency in negotiation
• Highly desirable to possess a strong understanding of foundational Sciences instruction

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a copy of their CV , Cover Letter, and a written authorization to personal data processing , by sending an email, indicating in the subject “*** SCIENCE TEACHER **”, to the address: .

At Still I Rise, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thrive on it for the benefit of our programs, our mission, and our community.

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Still I Rise values at the highest level. As such it is key to our Organization and staff to show a passion for excellence for bringing about positive change in all the communities we strive to serve. Our commitment to diversity is linked to our mission of providing quality education access to vulnerable youth and children in torn apart and remote areas across the world, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our scope. We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success.

We strongly encourage interested candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.

Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Still I Rise.