Position Overview

La Scuola seeks an experienced IB Math / Science Teacher (MYP / PYP) teacher for the upcoming academic year. The role will report to our Division Directors and will collaborate closely with the Math / Science Department and Assistant Head of School. The position will be split into Middle School Math & Science teaching in line with the IB-MYP framework and provide additional support as Math Specialist for elementary students. 

The ideal candidate will be a lifelong learner with an innovative mindset, and strong interdisciplinary skills across mathematics, science and engineering. This educator will inspire students to pursue their interests, build transdisciplinary connections, and embody the IB Learner Profile while teaching students across a range of ages and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Implement the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) curriculum in alignment with IB standards and practices.
• Teach middle school-aged children math and science
• Design, plan & implement appropriate curriculum goals and long-term projects within the IB guidelines. 
• Set educational and developmental goals for the students, both as a group and individually 
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including English language learners and students with learning needs.
• Integrate hands-on, inquiry-based learning, including labs, workshops, and maker-based experiences.

Student Assessment & Communication

• Assess and report on students’ progress, individually and as a group, along the continuum and as compared with the learning outcomes and IB Scope & Sequence.
• Maintain a provocative and thoughtful environment to support the Reggio Emilia inspired learning goals.

• Following classroom environment guidelines and La Scuola high standards in maintaining an aesthetically pleasing and beautiful classroom.
• Making the learning process visible through documentation of student  work
• Providing different activities, materials and projects for learning and exploration.

• Conduct professional and insightful parent/teacher conferences 
• Provide weekly documentation of activities and student progress on Toddle in alignment with the IB and Reggio Emilia approaches.

Classroom Environment

• Create a provocative and engaging learning environment inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Maintain a classroom that reflects La Scuola’s aesthetic and educational standards.
• Prepare indoor and outdoor learning environments that support exploration, creativity, and inquiry.
• Prepare the environment (indoor and outdoor as applicable) to support educational objectives

Curriculum & Program Development 

• Develop relevant interdisciplinary units across math and science
• Integrate hands-on learning in the form of labs, workshops and atelier experiences, focused on application of knowledge and reflection.
• Develop, enhance and document curriculum, while ensuring continued coordination and alignment?within the IB Middle Years Program.
• Connect Science and Math curricula to other subject areas in a broad multidisciplinary approach.
• Organize science lab, science materials and experiential learning.
• Work with Department Head to maintain Grade 6-8 allocated annual departmental budgets.
• Collect, analyze, and share annual student data with Pedagogical Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with teachers in other grade levels on Science,Math, and Design inquiries; collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines to create interdisciplinary units.
• Serve as a student advisor, provide scheduled supervision of students, participate in MS trips and? field experiences, and engage in ongoing professional development. ?
• Integrate the “100 languages of children”—including teaching practice and curriculum. 
• Collaborate with other Departments and colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and inquiries across the 100 languages.
• Contribute to community learning events (Parent Education, Spotlight Series, Admission Events, the Exhibit, etc.) by highlighting creativity in student learning through student work. 

Community Engagement

• Serve as a student advisor, supervise students, and participate in middle school trips and experiential learning opportunities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to school events such as Parent Education, Spotlight Series, Admission Events, and Exhibitions, highlighting student learning and creativity.

Elementary Support 

• Instruction & Curriculum
• Support the development and implementation of inquiry-based, conceptually rich mathematics curriculum aligned with IB standards to complement and fulfill program requirements.
• Teach small-group and, as needed, whole-class math instruction in mixed-age and mixed-ability classes across grades K–8.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate mathematics into interdisciplinary, theme-based units.
• Design learning experiences that are hands-on, problem-based, and reflective of current best practices in mathematics pedagogy.
• Support teachers in identifying resources and strategies for inquiry based mathematical learning. Deliver model lessons, observe teachers, and meet to provide feedback and collaborate on developing ideas.
• Use technology thoughtfully to enhance conceptual understanding and engagement.
• Student Support & Intervention
• In collaboration with teachers, support and conduct the implementation of diagnostic and benchmark assessments to identify student strengths and barriers to learning.
• Design and implement research-based math interventions based on assessment results for individuals and small groups.
• Differentiate instruction, learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment based on assessment data to support a range of learners, 
• Monitor student progress and support teachers by communicating growth through written narratives and conferences.
• Collaboration & Community Engagement
• Partner with classroom teachers, learning specialists, and administrators to ensure coordinated student support.
• Participate in student support meetings, weekly faculty meetings, and other meetings as needed, including professional learning activities.
• Support semester math narratives and participate in parent-teacher conferences as needed.
• Present at Back-to-School Night and other community events.
• Serve as an advisor/mentor for PYP Exhibition or Middle School advisory, as appropriate.

Requirements 

• Masters Degree or higher in Mathematics or closely related field and California Teaching Credential
• Five years teaching or relevant experience in Math and Science, with an emphasis in technology and/or engineering.

Desired Competencies

• Experience in inquiry-based teaching, program development and assessment within the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
• Background in program development, assessment, and curriculum design.
• Experience in international schools or multicultural environments.
• Strong technology skills and experience integrating digital tools into instruction.
• Experience using data to improve student learning outcomes.
• Commitment to contributing to school life beyond the classroom, including extracurricular activities and trips.
• Proficiency in Italian and/or Spanish
• Creative, energetic and collaborative approach to teaching

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates educational leadership and professionalism, and is a role model to students, faculty and staff
• Builds positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Adaptable, reflective, and committed to being a lifelong learner.
• Interest in living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area

About La Scuola International School

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year. Learning is a part of everything that we do, not just what happens in the classroom. While our school experience is rooted in highly regarded curricula, the magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach. It is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world. To learn more, please visit us at www.lascuolasf.org. Founded: 2002 Number of students: 465 Locations: San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Milano, Italy La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

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