Middle-School Math Specialist Teacher
About Our School
Hanoi Toronto School (HTS) is an exciting new school in Hanoi. We are dedicated teams are committed to ensuring all students grow a passion for learning and gain the skill with the knowledge they need for the future.
Catering for children from ages 6 through to 17 (Elementary to High school), HTS offers a high-quality Canadian education with innovative and exciting approaches to learning.
We are a part of a growing number of schools worldwide owned by the International Schools Partnership (ISP). HTS benefits from the insights, practices, and resources of 70 schools in 17 countries around the world, and ensures all children experience Amazing Learning. We are especially proud to be a sister school of Lynn Rose Heights - a private IB World School since 1997 in Mississauga, ON, Canada.
At HTS, we place children at the center of everything we do. They are encouraged to be kind, trustworthy, respectful, and accountable for their action. The school creates an excellent environment for children which will allow them to successfully progress during their academic and social life and prepare them for a successful future.
With state-of-the-art facilities (including a theatre to host music and arts performances, multiple sports facilities, ICT suites equipped with the latest digital learning technology, incredible outdoor learning spaces, we're proud to say HTS has some of the top facilities among international and private schools in Hanoi.
The world is constantly changing, but with an open-minded and innovative approach to educational tools, methods, and approaches, your children will be well prepared for what they need to excel.
HTS is recruiting full-time teachers to join our in-school teaching team from August of the 2023-24 school year.
HTS is recruiting one full-time Middle-school Math Teacher who is dynamic, flexible, and creative to join our teaching team from August of the 2023-24 school year
Role purpose
The role provides classroom instruction and education principles through the Canadian (Ontario) Curriculum; ensures the development of student learning through effective lesson preparation, presentation, and management of classroom activities and related assessments.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Middle-school Ontario Curriculum Mathematics across the three grade levels of Middle-school (Grade 6, 7, and 8).
- Develops Curriculum and Scopes and Sequences for Elementary Mathematics
- Heads a Mathematics PLC
- Develops lesson plans which meet established school and curriculum models
- Utilizes Project-based Learning principles and strategies
- Has the ability to supports learners in internalizing tier-3 vocabulary and math-specific terminology
- Utilizes manipulatives in mathematical instruction
- Instructs and assesses procedurally
- Has a strong STEM Background
- Adapts and reassesses lesson plans to meet specific student needs, comply with newly implemented guidelines or rules, update relevant information, and utilize new developments in education.
- Adapts curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress.
- Possesses and continually develops a working knowledge of curriculum programs and frameworks.
- Assesses and records student development, while identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement.
- Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students.
- Communicates with all other staff members who engage with students.
- Communicates with parents as per school guidelines regularly, including presenting student progress reports and informing parents of requisite student discipline.
- Manages the diverse ability levels of students.
- Maintains order and discipline among students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines.
- Attends occasional continuing education seminars
- Attends and takes part in school meetings on curriculum, organization, and guidelines
- Performs other tasks and responsibilities as might be reasonably assigned by your direct supervisor or the Deputy Head
Teacher skills
Class Management Skills, Curriculum Building, Lesson Planning, Extensive Knowledge of Relevant Teaching Subject Area, Adaptable Teaching Practices, Creative Problem-Solving Skills, Patience, Empathy, Strong written, and verbal Communication Skills, Developed Organizational Skills, Deadline Adherence, Cultural awareness.
Qualification & Experience
- Be a native-speaker and hold a valid passport from the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, or South Africa)
- Bachelor or higher degree in Education or a Bachelor of Applied Mathematics, along with an internationally qualified teaching certification such as PGCE/PGCertEd /QTS
- Minimum of 3 years international teaching experience at primary level and Canadian (Ontario) curriculum experience is preferable.
- Clean criminal records
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous ten years employment history.
