Foreign Language Teacher

French & Spanish

MGS Vision and Mission

Vision:

To be a world-class institution of excellence through the creation and dissemination of knowledge by educators with a core commitment to learning and the holistic growth of students.

Mission: Growing leaders for society and industry

We achieve this by imparting a holistic education that develops value-based pioneers in an environment of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship through state-of-the-art learning infrastructure and committed educators.

Our team of highly successful global professionals, led by Dr. Kondal Reddy Kandadi, PhD MBE, will bring a wealth of expertise in education, technology, and infrastructure development. To create a truly international learning environment, we believe it is important to hire the best people from around the world.

Job Overview

A foreign language teacher in an International Baccalaureate (IB) school is responsible for teaching a foreign language to students in elementary, middle, and high school. The job description includes teaching the language, assessing student progress, creating lesson plans, and facilitating cultural understanding between students and their peers. Foreign language teachers in IB schools work collaboratively with other teachers and staff to design and implement curriculum that aligns with the IB framework. They may also be tasked with supervising students on language immersion trips or extracurricular activities. Additionally, they will be expected to maintain their proficiency in the language they teach by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

●     Preparing lesson plans that incorporate current educational theories and practices

●     Preparing students for standardized tests such as the SAT or TOEFL by teaching them vocabulary and grammar rules

●     Planning field trips to promote language acquisition such as visiting museums or other cultural sites

●     Providing one-on-one instruction to students who have difficulty grasping a concept

●     Creating engaging classroom activities that encourage student participation and make learning fun

●     Conducting classroom activities such as games or discussions related to a topic in order to engage students in the lesson

●     Evaluating student progress by administering tests or providing written feedback on homework assignments

●     Assisting in the development of new curricula and materials used in the classroom

●     Conducting research on topics related to the foreign language being taught such as literature, history, culture, or linguistics

●     Prepare lectures to deliver to students about basic principles of the Spanish/French language as well as information related to their culture.

●     Develop course materials for students to complete in the classroom and in their free time, which includes handouts, essays and additional homework assignments.

●     Evaluate students’ performances, including grading homework assignments and making note of how well students participate in discussions.

●     Establish consistent office hours at least twice a week so students can meet outside standard school hours.

●     Participate in school-wide activities, such as workshops and special events to recruit new students for the upcoming school year.

●     Act as an advisor for student clubs, which can entail the Spanish/French club, but could also extend to other organizations as seen fit.

●     Speak with students’ parents to inform them of their child’s progress in the classroom.

●     Collaborate with other teachers to develop school-wide policies and create an overall better learning environment.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

●     Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a French and/or Spanish language

●     Certification to teach.

●     Thorough understanding of the language.

●     Preferably completed a training program to learn the grammar, pronunciation and writing style of the language.

●     Prior experience of teaching the language.

●     Ability to lead a classroom

●     Ability to make each student feel safe