Math & Science Secondary School Teacher - Green

19 hours ago

New Plymouth, New Zealand Green School New Zealand Full time

What does happiness, sustainability, optimism, community, compassion, and a commitment to New Zealand, and the planet, have in common? _
- If you answered Green School New Zealand you may be one of the teachers who will help us change the paradigm of learning. We are recruiting a qualified experienced Secondary School educator for a full-time, fixed-term (2 Years), _Math & Science._
- As Green School expands, we are looking to increase our team so this is a great opportunity to join our community._
- At Green School, we are educating tomorrow’s environmental leaders. We embrace high-quality learning, within a growth mindset, that fosters a connection between what we learn, and how we learn, with care and compassion. We endeavour to find joy every day within our community and regeneration within our connection to the environment and the land. Our unique environmental campus in the rural area just outside New Plymouth is a living, learning, green community, where we work hard, challenge our thinking, and ask compelling questions of ourselves and our learners._

Term: Fixed-Term Two Years

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 depending on the number of years teaching in accredited schools

**Job description**

As a member of a motivated teaching team, the ideal secondary school Math & Science teacher will perform multiple duties related to supporting and promoting the academic, social, and emotional development of all secondary school students. The teacher is responsible for designing and implementing creative planning documentation, maintaining a positive learning environment, actively participating in their learning neighbourhood, and sharing in the duties of daily school operations.

Key areas of responsibility
- Design and implement creative, thematic and proficiency-based units of learning curriculum that adheres to the principles of Green School, so the lessons are accessible to all students.
- Provide an individualised, differentiated, and personalised support as needed, mentoring and guiding all students to achieve an effective learning experience.
- Work within the Learning Neighbourhoods and with the Learning Needs team to support the academic, social and emotional needs of all students.
- Provide professional development opportunities and resources to help teachers strengthen their abilities to meet the learning needs of students via personalisation and differentiation.
- To work with parents and staff to develop Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs) for customising the learning outcomes for students identified as requiring specialised support

**What is in a typical day?**

Green School New Zealand teachers is part of a global network of Green Schools that share a common ethos, values and vision. Green School New Zealand will be an inspiring example of education for sustainability preparing today’s students for a changing world. The school will continue to contribute to the mission statement, ‘Thrive with purpose’. Green School New Zealand is a private school offering education for learners from Years 1 -13 from February 2020.

Days will be varied and will reflect our values and approach to teaching and learning. An emphasis is placed on working collegially with colleagues, students, parents, and the Green School New Zealand community.

**Job requirements**

What are your essential attributes? Adaptability, creativity, integrity, optimism/positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, reliability
- This is a full-time position that requires an action-oriented person with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong experience with curriculum development
- Excellent in spoken and written English
- Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in Education
- Min. 5 years of experience in teaching
- Basic to advanced understanding of sustainability issues & values
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- Inspiring environments, colleagues and campus

**Soft-skills**

We educate for sustainability through community-integrated, entrepreneurial learning, in a natural environment. Our holistic, student-guided approach inspires and empowers us to be green leaders. This is the Green School Way. Applications should be made through our online portal with a cover letter and with your Curriculum Vitae.

**Specific skills**

The ideal applicant will:

- hold a full New Zealand teaching certificate
- have experience and specialise in teaching Math & Science to secondary school students
- be flexible and adaptive. The roles may require a teacher to work across year levels as required and contribute strongly to the culture of the school
- have an outstanding reputation as an educator
- be able to demonstrate how their beliefs and approach align to our vision and mission
- be able to demonstrate a deep personal passion for a cause or an interest outside of classroom teaching experience.
- All international teachers at Green School must have at least a Bachelor of Education and 5 years’ of teaching experience

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