High School Social Studies Teacher

ISB seeks an experienced High School Social Studies Teacher. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching using the C3 Framework—driving inquiry, developing disciplinary thinking skills, and engaging students in applying their learning to authentic, real-world problems. Experience with IB and/or AP courses in Economics and/or Psychology is also preferred.

This position also offers the opportunity to help ISB launch a university-level Entrepreneurship course, where students connect with mentors, blend theory with practice, and test ideas in authentic contexts. In the second year of the pathway, students will be challenged to bring their ventures to life. We are seeking a candidate who can build strong networks, open doors to authentic experiences, and inspire students to turn their ideas into meaningful action while discovering passions that may shape their future.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful, intentional learning opportunities aligned with the practices, standards, benchmarks, and learning outcomes of the ISB curriculum, along with its Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Community of Practice

• Actively participate in collaborative team meetings with a growth mindset and focus on improving learning for all students

• Partner with counselors, administration, and other staff to ensure care and support for the social, emotional and learning success of students

• Assess student learning and provide timely, quality feedback to improve student learning

• Adjust for learning needs based on students’ needs using a data informed approach

• Demonstrate skill at differentiating within the classroom for students needing extension and enrichment as well as those needing support

• Engage in professional development to ensure research-supported practices in the instruction and care of children are used at ISB

• Communicate directly and collaboratively with parents or guardians to positively  improve student learning and/or well-being

• Positively contribute to school culture through positivity, care for others, and shared sense of purpose and community

• Maintain a mindset of high expectations facilitated through systems of high support

• Support student engagement by attending school events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments

• Actively contribute to the curricular and co-curricular life of the school, including leading or chaperoning local and international student trips and community service experiences, and providing sponsorship for a student club or activity.

• Maintain a safe and supportive campus environment through supervision duties during the school day and at key events as needed

• Mentor and support students through the Advisory and House programs to foster community, build SEL, and support academic growth.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a valid teaching license or certification

• Have at least three years of relevant and recent teaching experience

• Demonstrate success in teaching externally examined courses (IB or AP)

• Have Experience teaching a standards-based curriculum using the C3 Framework (preferred)

• Have experience designing innovative courses and/or programming (preferred)

• Have experience connecting students with mentors (preferred)

• Have experience with, and a belief in, an inquiry approach to teaching and learning

• Have experience teaching English Language Learners 

• Have experience using data to inform instruction through a Professional Learning Community (PLC) 

• Be Invested in pedagogical best practice and alignment with current educational research 

• Model the ISB Professional Standards of Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Care, Collaboration, and Commitment

• Demonstrate open mindedness and warmth within a philosophy of care

ISB supports the visa and work permit process at no cost to the employee, their spouse and up to two dependent children.