Expedition Teacher: Specialty in Humanities, Stem

**Expedition Teacher**

**JOB TITLE**:Expedition Teacher, Speciality in Humanities, Business, STEM or Art

**REPORTING TO**: Head of School

**COLLABORATES WITH**: Other Expedition Teachers, Spiritual Life Teachers, Support Teachers and Residential Staff

**PURPOSE**:
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Design and Planning**:

- Collaborate with other teachers to design exciting expeditions that explore topics from multiple perspectives.
- Develop creative and challenging projects that engage students and encourage active learning.
- Identify clear teaching and learning objectives, specifying how they will be taught and assessed.
- Set tasks, that challenge students and ensure a high level of interest.
- Set appropriate and demanding expectations for student learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
- Set clear targets building on prior attainment.
- Identify the needs of individuals and groups within the class.
- Make effective use of assessment information when planning lessons.
- Plan opportunities to contribute to students’ literacy and numeracy, and to their personal, spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
- Utilize Support Teacher time as appropriate.

**Expedition Leadership**:

- Lead expeditions, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
- Provide clear instructions and guidance to students during expeditions.
- Manage logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and meals, during expeditions.
- Facilitate learning experiences that integrate academic content with place-based learning.
- Work with experts and local guides to enhance the learning experience.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and risk management protocols during expeditions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of expeditions and make recommendations for improvement.

**Collaboration and Communication**:

- Collaborate with other teachers to integrate the overall curriculum.
- Communicate regularly with parents and school administration regarding expedition plans and student progress.
- Work with school administration to ensure that expeditions align with educational goals and standards.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance expedition leadership skills and knowledge.

**SKILLS AND BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE**:

- Strong knowledge of Humanities, STEM, Business or Art curriculum.
- Minimum five years of teaching experience.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Flexibility and creativity.
- Experience working with diverse student populations (preferred).

**APPLICATION DEADLINE**:April 15, 2024