Math Teacher, Leysin American School, Switzerland

Ideal Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field
• Teacher certification with a minimum of three years of instructional experience
• Successful track record in teaching IB Math
• Preferred experience in standards-based grading
• International teaching, boarding school, or similar residential life experience is a plus
• Proven involvement in coaching or leading extracurricular activities
• Proficient in Mac OS, Google Classroom, and other relevant technologies
• Excellent organizational and strong communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) principles within the community or learning environment

Reports to:

• For academic matters: Dean of Academics
• For student life and residential life matters: Dean of Students

Goals and Objectives:

• Teach and model the LAS Mission Statement—Developing innovative, compassionate, responsible citizens of the world—and LAS Learner Profile in and out of the classroom.
• Lead student learning accessible to multiple English language levels and learning styles, promoting reflection and encouraging student responsibility for learning.
• Organize safe and engaging classroom, dormitory, and activity environments that promote student-centered individualized learning, internationalism, mutual respect, and high academic and personal standards.
• Collaboratively plan course and program delivery based on school learning outcomes, educational policies, and a holistic view of student learning.
• Model positive approaches to learning through displaying cultural sensitivity, maintaining collegial relationships, and participating in processes for reflective professional development.

Professional Responsibilities: (from sections 3, 4, 5 of the Faculty Handbook)

• Teach five class sections (or equivalent)
• Provide regularly-scheduled extra help sessions for academic classes as per bell schedule
• Utilize the PowerSchool program for class gradebooks, daily attendance, and timely submission of marking period/semester grades and comments
• Serve on residential duty team as dormitory supervisor, campus rover, or other assigned role
• Act as Faculty Family “parent” through organized activities and regularly scheduled meetings to monitor the academic and social adjustment of assigned “children” (students)
• Participate in the School’s cultural trip program twice per year
• Supervise activities or coach sports as part of our after-school program
• Attend regular faculty, campus, residential, and departmental meetings
• Fulfill other professional duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Join our team at Leysin American School and contribute to developing innovative, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world. Apply now to make a lasting impact on the education of our diverse student body.