Physics Teacher

Tarsus American College

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

TAC is a pioneering school in Turkey with its long established history, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) since 2004. It was also accredited by the CIS (Council of International Schools) in 2007, validating that the school meets worldwide educational standards.

With the importance it attaches to academic achievements, arts and sports, Tarsus American College raises individuals who make a difference locally and internationally. At TAC, we place importance on extracurricular activities, as much as on in-class activities, towards the personal development of our students. To prepare students for a strong social life, our club activities include MUN, ISTA, STEM, TAC LIVE, ECHO etc. At TAC, community service is an integral part of the school culture. Students develop their social skills including respect for others, leadership and solidarity by regularly taking part in community services projects.

We are looking forward to receiving the applications of the Physics Teachers who want to work with us in 2024 - 2025 academic year.

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in the related field,
• A valid teaching certification in physics,
• Five + years of experience at a high school level (IB experience is preferable),
• Candidates with a good level of English (IELTS score 6,5 or above is a plus),
• The ability to collaborate and adapt as well as model learning for colleagues and students,
• Proven experience at developing and maintaining meaningful extra/co-curricular activities.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology, ESL teaching strategies, and research-based, formative/summative assessment into the learning environment/experience,
• Collaborative personality and the ability to model learning for colleagues and students,
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Description

• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential,
• Create a learning environment,
• Aid the department in vertical alignment to help develop programs that better prepare students,
• Model learner profile attributes and facilitate student growth,
• Perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling, academic support, and providing student encouragement.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, Tarsus American College holds itself to the highest standards of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Employees at SEV/American Schools model the SEV Foundation’s code of ethics and values, the ‘United Nations Rights of the Child’ charter, and the Council of International Schools Accreditation standards on Child Protection.

Our institution’s primary concern is to provide education for students in a totally safe environment. The candidate, by applying to this position, acknowledges, accepts, and declares:

• never to have committed any crime related to child abuse,
• never to have been accused of and/or engaged in any action that would qualify as child abuse,
• never to have taken part in such a crime and/or assisted in hiding such facts.