Job Description

• Enjoy working in an international, diverse school environment;
• Share in our values of bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, International mindedness , and the cultivation of character;
• Support the mission of EBI;
• Bring a positive attitude and a sense of professionalism to the School community.

The Teacher will guide students through the different learning processes involved with various subjects and/or skills, thus contributing to the students’ development as mature, capable and responsible world citizens. The teacher must be able to develop and maintain a classroom environment that ensures effective learning and incorporates pedagogical innovations and research. The faculty member must employ the appropriate teaching methodology in order to meet established program objectives and be capable of understanding and meeting the needs of students. 

Specific responsibilities include :

Planning & Preparation for Learning

• Know the subject matter well.
• Incorporate International Baccalaureate pedagogy.
• Have a good grasp of how students learn.
• Backwards plan with big ideas, essential questions, knowledge, and skill goals.
• Plan on-the-spot and unit assessments to measure student learning.
• Design lessons that target multiple learning needs, styles, and interests.

Classroom Management

• Foster positive interactions and teach useful social skills.
• Have a repertoire of discipline “moves” that can diffuse most behavior problems before learning is impacted.
• Capture and maintain most students’ attention.
• Maximize academic learning time through coherence, lesson momentum, and smooth transitions.

Delivery of Instruction

• Activate students’ prior knowledge and hook their interest in each unit and lesson.
• Use clear explanations, appropriate language, and examples to present material.
• Orchestrate effective strategies, materials, and classroom groupings to foster student learning.
• Have students think about, discuss, and use the ideas and skills being taught.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate most students’ learning needs.

Monitoring, Assessment, and Follow-Up 

• Provide clear criteria for proficiency, including rubrics and examples of work.
• Frequently check for understanding and give students helpful information if they seem confused.
• Have students set goals, self- assess, and know where they stand academically.
• Take responsibility for students who are not succeeding and get them extra help.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of teaching/learning and how to improve it.

Professional Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork, duties, and assignments accurately and punctually.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Be ethical and above-board, use good judgment, and maintain confidentiality with student records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, share teaching ideas, and look at student work.
• Seeks out effective teaching ideas from colleagues, workshops, and other sources.
• Willing to participate beyond the academic program.

Qualification and Requirements:

• BA in English, or related field

• Appreciation for and desire to work with middle school students
• A passionate commitment to supporting student success 
• Knowledge and understanding of personalized learning and innovative educational practices
• Understanding and commitment to DEI/social justice, including anti-bias and safe identity educational practices
• Willingness to collaborate with diverse constituencies, work in a diverse team, and be a leader
• Flexibility, given the uncertain times we are living through
• Commitment to 21st-century education, including knowledge of the key role of SEL practices in whole child education and international mindedness
• Three or more years of experience teaching as a lead teacher required
• Bilingual English / Spanish (preferred)
• Experience and training in PYP, MYP and/or IB Diploma is preferred.
• Experience teaching  in other international or bilingual schools preferred

• Knowledgeable in Education Technology practices

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the employment application , and upload the resume and a letter of interest to the employment application

EBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply

About Escuela Bilingue Internacional

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) is a PK to grade 8 independent school with two campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area: one in Oakland and one in Emeryville. EBI is the only Spanish-English bilingual, International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Northern California. Guided by the International Baccalaureate tenets that promote inquiry, respect, and understanding among an array of diverse learners, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is the only Spanish-English bilingual IB independent school in Northern California. A personable and inclusive school community with a welcoming culture, EBI provides a rich, multilingual, international learning experience for its students. In addition, EBI families play an integral part in the school’s development. As a school of distinction, EBI embraces its strong cultural heritage and is authentic in its commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice.

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