Thank you for your interest in working at Miri Piri Academy. We are currently looking for the following teachers:

• English Language Arts
• Structured English Immersion
• Biology
• Chemistry/ Physics
• Math
• Art

MIRI PIRI ACADEMY

ACADEMIC TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Academic Teacher

REPORTING TO: Academic Principal

COLLABORATES WITH: Members of other Academic departments, Spiritual Life departments, Residential Life staff, and Advisors

PURPOSE:

• Develop, maintain, refine, and deliver an engaging Interdisciplinary curriculum
• Design units that include learning expeditions, projects, and other hands-on activities
• Create learning experiences that utilize the on campus learning spaces and promote interactions with the local community
• Provide students with opportunities to understand and express perspectives so they can contribute to meaningful discussions
• Monitor student progress through effective assessment techniques and communicate progress to students and parents
• Model MPA’s Code of Conduct to demonstrate values, attitudes and behaviors that we expect from the students and staff
• Become an active member of our school community by participating in school activities

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Work collaboratively with other teachers to plan, co-teach and assess an interdisciplinary curriculum
• Develop, maintain and continuously update existing unit plans and curriculum-related documents
• Embrace MPA’s philosophy of Learning with Purpose by focusing on creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills
• Encourage and support students to take responsibility for their own learning to become self-directed learners
• Take into account the individual learning needs of students by differentiating work accordingly, utilizing effective teaching strategies, and offering out of class opportunities for support
• Maintain accurate records of student progress in line with the MPA’s Assessment Policy
• Supervise and support MPA learning programs like independent study options, online classes, and learning labs
• Contribute to school committees and staff meetings
• Participate in annual evaluation and professional growth, taking full advantage of professional development opportunities
• Some teachers may serve in a support capacity as an advisor and as a point of contact between home, dorms and school for your advisees

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE:

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a passion for education, possess excellent communication skills, have a drive towards personal development and enjoy collaborative work. Multilingualism is a plus, as is an interest in sports, Kundalini yoga, gurbani kirtan or other extra-curricular activities.

• A Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in the relevant subject areas
• Computer skills at a level that permits the creative and effective use of technology in the classroom

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in teaching an international curriculum
• Familiarity with Loom, Padlet, Zoom, Office, G Suite

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please apply through our website by March 1, 2022

JOINING DATE:

• Training and curriculum development will begin online April 1, 2022
• On campus arrival 15th July 2022

Miri Piri Academy