Biology Teacher - 4 months contract at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Biology teacher who will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century education.

This is an exciting short term opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that are developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About the role:

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Teaching Biology.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.  
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behaviour.
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Bachelors of Education Degree in Teaching.
• 3+ years of teaching experience.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication to the leadership team
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
• Retired or BOM teachers are highly encouraged to apply.