Secondary Teacher (IGCSE Science)

The teacher role is expected to be a positive mentor to youth and responsible in delivering holistic lessons to their students. The teacher is required to create and maintain a safe learning space for the students. The teacher role is expected to communicate with parents of their students in terms of education as well as the occasional welfare matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a mentor to youth and participate as a positive role model to build and nurture character in underprivileged youth
• Plan and run academic lessons for subjects (i.e., Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry) which prepare youths with knowledge to enter the workplace
• Conduct lessons with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) components that empower youths to apply SEL in daily life
• Plan and organize character building-focused camps & workshops that instill discipline and strong character in youths
• Follow up on students' welfare and disciplinary issues through conducting one-to-one meetings and home visits
• Evaluate youths' academic and soft skills development through termly assessments
• Carry out and complete administrative responsibilities such as taking attendance, reporting, marking exam papers, welfare and wellness applications and others
• Build and maintain relationship with youths' parents to form a partnership in supporting youths' holistic development
• Participate actively in school activities and program which includes Dignity events
• Attend professional development courses and workshops organized by Dignity
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
• Teaching certifications and experience in teaching or leadership preferred but not necessary
• Has some experience in program development, curriculum writing and research skills
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create productive and healthy relationships
• Ability to collaborate and work with teams
• Ability to work independently

Technical Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge and familiarity in usage of ZOOM and/or Google Classroom is required
• Computer competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical school/office environment
• Travel will be required when participating in youth workshops or camps outstation
• Must be comfortable to participate in outdoor activities as required by education programs
• Occasional night and weekend work schedules during workshops

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM2,800.00 - RM3,300.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Meal allowance
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Would you be willing to travel for study camps outside of Klang Valley? (This may include some weekends)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person