Middle School Stem Teacher

Use effective instructional strategies to make learning interactive, exciting, meaningful, and social. Develop and manage classroom resources. Provide students feedback to support their academic and social-emotional growth. Use standards to guide the evaluation of student work, and record results to provide an accurate assessment of student achievement.Professional Development Expectations: To embrace a growth mindset by keeping up-to-date on best practices, engaging in teacher development opportunities, participating in in-service courses, attending professional meetings as scheduled by Leadership, seeking out and using feedback from coaches and administrators, and participating in the ISP professional learning cycle as outlined in the evaluation process.

Middle school STEM is offered in elective courses taught by 2 full-time teachers. All 6th-grade students take a “STEM Engineering Design” class for one semester. 7th and 8th-grade students have the option to select STEM courses as electives. These include engineering design, technology/coding, and robotics.WHAT YOU BRINGPassion for working with and appreciation of International and diverse studentsDeep dedication to continual growth and developmentA commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice-related educationEagerness to collaborate with colleaguesA willingness to be flexible, adaptable, and committed to the unique nature of working in an international schoolOrganization, time management, and problem-solving skillsExperience designing authentic units and assessments using a backward design modelA high degree of professionalismCommitment to participating in the whole school experience including embodying our core values, mission, and definition of learning.

This is a Direct to School Job This is a Direct to School Job About the School: We are recognized as a leader in international education, offering world-class opportunities for students from Pre-K (3yr olds) to 12th Grade.ISP operates under the license of the Ministry of Education of Panama and is accredited by Cognia. As an authorized IB World School, we offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme & Certificates, for students in grades 11 and 12. In addition, we offer a unique Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate and AdvancED certified STEM programs.Building on a strong foundation and vision, ISP continues its forward-thinking tradition, always striving to improve teaching and learning in state-of-the-art facilities, while remaining true to the bold and fearless vision of our founders, to offer a forward-thinking world-class education in Panama. At the International School of Panama we embrace learning as a lifelong adventure, we are conscientious inquirers with a pioneering spirit, we are courageous individuals who are unafraid to stand out.

We believe in community, and in creating friendships that last for a lifetime. This is a Direct to School Job This is a Direct to School Job About Panama: Teaching in Panama, owing to its great variety, can be as laid back or as exciting as you want to make it. Surrounded by turquoise ocean and filled with tons of natural terrain and bustling cityscapes to explore, the adventurous will be just as happy as those who like to lay back on the beach. Capital: Panama City Language: Spanish Population: 3,608,431 Currency: Balboa This is a Direct to School Job This is a Direct to School Job