Vacancies

English Teacher, East Europe - International Education Services

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

IGCSE ENGLISH—FIRST LANGUAGE 0500 (Grade 9)

Credits: 1 credit; required

Prerequisites: MS English

Description: This course prepares students to take the IGCSE First Language English 0500 examination. course focuses on developing skills in reading comprehension (0500 Paper 2), writing (0500 Paper 3), and usage (including grammar and mechanics).  The exam set by Cambridge is worth 30% of the final semester grade for the course.

Texts and Resources:

IGCSE First Language English syllabus (Cambridge)

Writers INC (Great Source)

Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6 (EPS)

IGCSE First Language English textbook & workbook (Cambridge University Press) 

IGCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE 0486 (Grade 10)

Credits: 1 credit; required

Prerequisites: Grade 9 English, preferably IGCSE English—First Language 

Description: This course prepares students for the IGCSE English Literature (0486) exam. This course builds on the Grade 9 course by developing and sharpening skills in reading comprehension, writing, critical analysis of literature, and usage.  The exam is taken in May of Grade 10.  One of the primary aims of this course is to encourage students to appreciate various genres of literature, both classical and contemporary.  The exam set by Cambridge is worth 30% of the final semester grade for the course.

Texts and Resources:

IGCSE English Literature syllabus (Cambridge)

Writers INC (Great Source)

Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7 (EPS);  

Song of Ourselves (0486 IGCSE poetry) 

Stories of Ourselves (0486 IGCSE prose)

Much Ado About Nothing (0486 IGCSE drama)

The Crucible (0486 IGCSE drama); 

Pride and Prejudice (0486 IGCSE prose).  

AMERICAN LITERATURE  (Grade 11 or 12)

Credits: 1 credit; elective (offered every other year; alternates with Heroes in Literature; standard track)

Prerequisites: 2 years of HS English

Description: In this course students read and analyze American literature dating from the mid-seventeenth century to the present.  An understanding of the historical context of the literary work is important in analyzing and interpreting the literature.  This study of American literature is particularly important for students planning on attending a North American university, since much of the material covered in this course helps with cultural information that is common knowledge to the typical North American university student. As students read these literary works, the goal is for them to improve their own writing skills in terms of creativity, content, and correct grammar. Students write a term paper related to their studies. 

Texts and Resources

American Literature (McDougal-Littell)

Writers INC (Great Source)

A Guide to MLA Documentation

Wordly Wise 3000 Book 8 (Gr. 11 or 12) (EPS)  

The Grapes of Wrath (optional) 

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (optional)

Selected readings and books from the “Great Books” list.  

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise students during assigned arrival, lunch and study hall times.
• Attend and participate in general staff meetings and English department meetings.
• Participate in curriculum development and attend professional development programs.
• Lead staff devotions once per year.
• Take responsibility for a student chapel once per year.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Principal or English Department Head.
• Assist with extra-curricular activities as interested and available  

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

Education Credentials: 

• University Degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Education or English or Literature
• Certificate or license in teaching English

Practical Experience: 

• Experience teaching secondary students (2 years minimum)
• Able to communicate and teach fluently English and work comfortably in a multi-national environment
• Computer literate 

Spiritual Character:

• Committed evangelical Christian who demonstrates evidence of the fruit of the Spirit and a desire to serve
• Recognizes the role of the school in the present and future ministry of the church locally and globally
• Fully endorses the statement of faith and philosophy of the school, believes in the vision/mission and is able to intentionally an actively integrate these into instruction.
• Able to work comfortably with a multi-denominational community. Respects diversity while upholding the school’s distinctly Christian philosophy of education.

REPORTS TO: The Secondary School Principal and the English Department Head 

COMMITMENT: Full-time position teaching at least 15 class periods per week.  A minimum 2-year commitment is preferred.

REMUNERATION: This position requires the employee to raise financial support to cover personal expenses.  The school provides the following supplementary support (these vary based on whether the teacher has children attending the school):

• 1 ½ tuition and fee waivers for child/ren attending the school 
• Monthly rent stipend
• Residence and work permit (subject to approval from Turkish authorities) for employee and payment of employment taxes 

START DATE: September 2012  (Required staff orientation the last week in August 2012)

CONTACT: For more information contact staff recruiter, Cheri at recruit2teach@gmail.com  If requesting an application please attach your resume or C.V.