Secondary German World Languages Teacher (Part-Time)
The Awty International School · Houston, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Position Overview
The Secondary World Languages German Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth in secondary students. Key responsibilities include planning and implementing engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards, assessing student progress, differentiating instruction to meet individual needs, and building strong relationships with students and families.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in German, Language Acquisition, Education, or related field
- At least five years full-time teaching experience
- Native-speaker proficiency in target instructional language of German
Prior Experience
- Master’s degree in education (or related field)
- International and/or independent school experience
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or MYP experience
- Certification in education and/or related subject area
- At least three years teaching experience in a Secondary setting
- Bilingual (or highly proficient) in English
- Demonstrated digital proficiency in current tools and platforms (electronic gradebooks, Learning Management Systems, online learning platforms, digital portfolios, AI assisted technology, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Passionate educator with a strong understanding of the International Baccalaureate and effective teaching strategies
Teaching Expectations
- Effectively teach German, including the undertaking of appropriate lesson preparation and assessing and evaluating students
- Support the implementation of the IB Middle Years and/or Diploma Programme(s) and execute all program requirements in support of authorization and evaluation
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student growth and development
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners
- Achieve high levels of student achievement and engagement
- Achieve high levels of student achievement and engagement
- Achieve high levels of student achievement and engagement
- Assess student learning, use data to adapt learning plans, and provide timely feedback
- Manage classroom behavior effectively and consistently
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement best practices
- Foster cross-cultural understanding and appreciation
- Incorporate cultural elements into lessons and activities
- Encourage students to develop empathy and respect for all stakeholders
- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and concerns
- Build strong relationships with parents and involve them in their child's education
- Organize parent-teacher conferences and other opportunities for parent involvement
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education
- Attend and positively contribute to grade, faculty, division and all-school meetings as necessary
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, and other non-instructional times
- Absorb and assist with school-wide initiatives and events
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Adhere to school policies and procedures
- Maintain regular school hours; some evening and weekend hours may be required when school is in session
- Participate in the wider life of the school and be responsible for other duties as assigned such as special projects and presentations, school trips and service-learning activities as well as attending curriculum nights, conferences, open houses, and other school and parent events as needed
- Other duties as assigned
To Apply
To Apply: Submit your application through the school's website. All applicants should include a cover letter detailing their experience, a current resume and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).