EMPREGO

Middle School Teacher- Tamil Language

GIIS SINGAPORE-Punggol, Singapore

JOB DESCRIPTION

I. JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Middle School
- Tamil Language

Substantive Grade

Department

Academics

II. JOB PURPOSE

  • The role holder is responsible
  • For delivering classroom instruction that helps students learn and excel.

For developing student’s abilities and interest through creative activities.

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional

Subject Knowledge and Methodological Competence

  • Assists in managing curriculum and study courses for the students’ development.
  • Provides students with structure and support in a safe learning environment to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and morally.
  • Introduces new study patterns among the students to develop their interest and do regular studies.
  • Gives practical analysis of the courses to create interest.
  • Develops the lesson plan in accordance with the curriculum guidelines, and presents the lesson plans to the academic coordinators for approval.
  • Plans lessons based on inquiry, focussed on conceptual understanding, differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and informed by assessment (formative and summative)
  • Reviews the feedback from the academic coordinators and revises the lesson plans accordingly
  • Keeps up to date with the latest teaching aids, such as the use of technology in classroom learning, and integrate these into the teaching process
  • Creates challenging and engaging learning opportunities for students, and fosters a classroom atmosphere that is conducive for learning
  • Develops worksheets, handouts, and other learning materials in line with the lesson plan and curriculum, as well as the assessments and examinations.
  • Responsible for the timely marking and correction of assignments completed by the students.
  • Understanding curriculum standards and Principles of Tamil languages.
  • Creating stimulating lesson plans to foster maximum student’s engagement in languages.
  • Encouraging, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.
  • Enabling students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes.
  • Developing international-mindedness through the study of languages, cultures, and ideas and issues of global significance.
  • Developing students’ understanding of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar
  • Adjusting teaching practices to support differentiated learning.
  • Developing students’ awareness of the importance of language in relation to other areas of knowledge.
  • Providing students, through language learning and the process of inquiry, with opportunities for intellectual engagement and the development of critical
  • and creative-thinking skills.
  • Fostering curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.
  • Willing to teach Tamil Language across the age and ability ranges from Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6 - 8) through to IGCSE (Grades 9 & 10), and CBSE (6-10)
  • Identifying and teaching study skills that will develop students' ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Planning activities and worksheets to include approaches to learning

Organizational Competence:

  • Creates a well-organized, orderly and task-oriented learning environment.
  • Assesses students’ progress and reports to the principal about them. Conduct assessment tests to evaluate students’ progress
  • Assesses, records and reports on the development, progress and results of students
  • Identifies students who may require additional assistance, academic or non-academic, and ensures they receive the necessary support
  • Contributes to extra-curricular activities and participates in school activities such as assemblies, meetings and conferences
  • Ensures the safety of students at all times

Reflection and Development:

  • Reflects regularly on the development of personal and professional capabilities.
  • Communicates the development of students to the Coordinator & Principal.

Interaction

Focussed on effective teamwork and collaboration

  • Collaborates with other teachers to share new ideas, teaching approaches, content and professional knowledge
  • Communicates and provides feedback to the parents during the Parent Teacher Meetings, and whenever necessary

Interpersonal Competence:

  • Creates an atmosphere of trust by dealing with students in a positive and open way.
  • Ensures open communication channel and coordination with parents and others involved in the education and development of the students.
  • Enables students understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to support their learning and personal development.

IV. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate & Bachelor in Education (Specialisation in Subject for Middle teacher & senior teacher)
  • Preferred Masters in the desired Subject with International Teaching