Primary Functions

• Provide leadership and structure for the Spanish and French Language Acquisition programs in the Middle and High School.

• Strengthen critical thinking, cultural understanding, and global awareness through inquiry based language instruction.

• Work closely with colleagues to support strong teaching and learning aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Delivery

 1. Design and teach engaging inquiry based Spanish and French lessons that follow the IB MYP and DP frameworks.

 2. Connect learning to interdisciplinary themes and real world contexts to deepen student understanding.

 3. Include cultural perspectives, traditions, and histories from Spanish speaking and French speaking communities.

Planning and Coordination

4. Collaborate with colleagues in other subject areas to support interdisciplinary learning.

5. Create lesson plans and resources that support diverse learners and promote inclusive practice.

6. Help organize school events that celebrate cultural diversity and linguistic heritage.

Assessment and Feedback

7. Use formative and summative assessments aligned with MYP and DP criteria to monitor student learning.

8. Maintain clear records and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and school leadership.

9. Prepare progress reports and take part in parent teacher conferences.

Resource Management

10. Maintain and organize teaching materials, authentic texts, and multimedia resources for both languages.

11. Work with school leadership to request and secure resources that support language learning and interdisciplinary projects.

Professional Development and Collaboration

12. Lead or join professional learning sessions that strengthen understanding of MYP and DP language acquisition.

13. Contribute to MYP and DP team meetings, grade level planning, and professional learning communities.

14. Continue to build professional knowledge in language acquisition, intercultural learning, and inquiry based practice.

Communication and Engagement

15. Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with students, families, staff, and administrators.

16. Prepare newsletters, presentations, and content that highlight student learning and cultural activities.

Cultural Leadership

17. Foster a classroom environment that values cultural diversity, global citizenship, and curiosity.

18. Organize events, guest speaker sessions, and projects connected to Spanish speaking and French speaking cultures.

Student Support and Safety

19. Create a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages student well being.

20. Differentiate instruction to support learners with varying language proficiency levels and individual needs.
 

Additional Duties

• Lead at least one after school club, sport, or activity.

• Chaperone one after school event such as a school social or prom.

• Assist with general school duties including break and lunch supervision.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Middle and High School Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Education, Spanish, French, or a related field. A Master degree is preferred.

• Teaching credential or certificate in language education.

• At least three years of teaching experience, ideally within an IB international school.

• Experience teaching Spanish and French in the MYP and DP is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of inquiry based and conceptual learning.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work positively in a multicultural international school setting.
 

To apply, please send your letter of application and curriculum vitae to: teacherrecruitment@mkis.edu.my