Language and Literature High School Teacher (IB)

Description

Creation Village World School is seeking an experienced and passionate Language and Literature instructor to teach IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) Language and Literature. The position is to join our dynamic faculty team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in Individuals and Societies and World Religion, fostering a love for global history, geography, political systems, economics, and religious studies, and guiding students to develop critical thinking and intercultural awareness.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of the Career-Programme (CP), the Language and Literature Teacher is responsible for the daily functions and management of Language and Literature for 8th through 11th grade.

Missional Responsibilities:

1. Model the core values of CVWS in the classroom and school
2. Demonstrate and live CREATION Life in the classroom, guiding students as they develop in each principle of Christ-centered living
3. Develop students through the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and mission daily
4. Integration of the UN SDGs into instruction

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging IB MYP and DP lessons that align with IB philosophy, objectives, and curriculum frameworks.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs, ensuring all students have access to rigorous and meaningful learning experiences.
• Develop assessments that align with IB criteria, provide meaningful feedback, and support student growth in historical analysis, geographical literacy, economic understanding, and religious perspectives.
• Promote inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding in the classroom.
• Support students in preparation for IB DP internal and external assessments, including research-based essays, document analysis, and comparative religious studies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active student participation and collaboration.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and support whole-school initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding academic progress and classroom expectations.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and stay current with IB best practices in social sciences and religious studies instruction.

Develop students in mind, body, and spirit:

• Integrate with CVWS's classroom management, instruction, and routines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate room that creates a safe and enjoyable learning environment for the students.
• Meet with the Dean of the CP to discuss each student's progress and needs, determine their priorities for the student, and suggest ways to promote learning and development.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) in Literature, Language, Political Science, Religious Studies, Education, or a related field.
• IB MYP and/or DP teaching certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an IB setting (preferred).
• Strong understanding of IB philosophy, curriculum framework, and assessment strategies.
• Experience in differentiating instruction and implementing inquiry-based learning strategies.
• Passion for global education and cultural awareness.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Creation Village World School.

Requirements

Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances, to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, and the use of arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including the evacuation of the building during emergencies.