Humanities Teacher

About the role

The International School of Paris (ISP) is looking for a Humanities Teacher. The role covers planning and delivering humanities lessons, grading, supporting students with special needs and working closely with the Psychology Department, while taking part in school life such as parent meetings and community projects.

Key responsibilities

• Plan lessons in advance and send lesson plans to the Head of Level and Academic Coordinator; prepare class materials and follow the annual general plans.
• Maintain the grade book, enter grades on time, design monthly assessments and grade all assigned work.
• Decorate the classroom with materials related to lessons, activities and holidays, and supervise the playground.
• Collaborate with the Psychology Department to support students with academic or behavioural issues, and with the Academic Coordinator and psychologist to support students with special needs, including gifted learners.
• Attend meetings with teachers, coordinators and assistant principals, institutional workshops, parent meetings and special school activities.
• Refer students with emotional, personal or family issues to the psychologist, and help organise community service, fundraising, fairs and other activities.
• Record daily attendance, collect assignments for portfolios, assign a student to monitor the homework board, and encourage student participation in subcommittees.
• Promote open communication with students and parents, and comply with the work schedule, which varies by grade level.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in education.
• Advanced English, fluent in speaking, reading and writing.
• Knowledge of ISP safeguarding principles, diversity, equity and inclusion, and commitment to continuous professional development.

Required skills

• Proficiency in digital tools and intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Competencies in organisation, planning, leadership, analytical skills, working under pressure, communication and strategic thinking.