Overview

Position Objectives
We are seeking an experienced, student-centered, and dynamic HS teacher who collaborates well with others to support student learning. We are looking for someone who embraces best pedagogical practices, is well-versed in NGSS standards, and actively contributes to the life and culture of the school beyond the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities:
Teach HS Physics and AP Physics classes, including AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: E & M.
Actively engage and contribute to our HS Advisory or iBlock learning programs.
Give timely and actionable feedback to improve student learning.
Mentor, evaluate and assess students.
Effectively collaborate with students, teachers and parents
Foster a positive classroom learning environment
Plan and supervise extra-curricular activities

Child Protection
WBAIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to high standards of effective recruiting practices, with particular attention to child protection.

Position Expectations:
Successful candidates will perform each essential responsibility, in addition to the following:
Classroom facilitation – effectively orchestrate a class with high learning impact by incorporating best practices.
Curriculum development – contribute to the development and documentation of curricular documents (unit plans, assessments, standards documentation, etc.).
Communication skills – proactively communicate to integrate all community stakeholders into the learning process.
Classroom technology – be familiar with educational technology such as Google Suite and online learning management systems.

Priority will be given to candidates who have experience:
Serving as an advisor/pastoral care role
Working with students with varying levels of English language fluency
Effectively employing differentiation strategies for high learning impact
Collaborating in a co-teaching model
Teaching in an international school setting
Contributing to student experiences beyond the classroom.

Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)
Current and valid teaching license
Minimum three years teaching experience in a similar role

 

Please note: WBAIS does not sponsor B1 visas. As such, only applicants with valid work permits in Israel, or those eligible for SOFA visa status may be considered for employment.

Initial Contract Term: This could be for a two year or one year initial contract. 

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About WBAIS

WBAIS teachers are dedicated to student success, concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of their students, passionate about student learning and excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic and diverse community.
Classroom practices emphasize active, collaborative learning; meaningful application of technology; authentic learning experiences and differentiated instruction to achieve high learning impact.

WBAIS and Israel
Established under the auspices of the American Embassy in 1958, The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel (WBAIS) is a MSA accredited, fully independent, co-educational Pre-K - 12 international school, which offers a robust program leading to a US high school diploma.
With a present enrollment of approximately 450 students representing over 40 nationalities, WBAIS Israel is a diverse and vibrant community. Approximately 30% of WBAIS students are American, 40% from countries all over the world, and 30% Israeli.
In 2008 WBAIS moved to its current 19-acre campus that opened in 2007 and is located in the town of Even Yehuda, a residential community approximately 20 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. The purpose-built campus includes four separate divisions, a performing arts building with a 400-seat auditorium, full gym, cafeteria, library and media center, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an olympic-sized pool.