MYP Individuals & Societies and DP Global Politics Teacher

Summary:

MYP Individuals & Societies and DP Global Politics Teacher needed. Inspire students with inquiry-based learning and global perspectives.

About the School:

A school committed to fostering global citizenship, innovation, and sustainability. It empowers learners to become compassionate, reflective, and active members of the international community.

The Opportunity:

As a MYP Individuals & Societies and DP Global Politics Teacher, you will inspire students to explore human experience and global issues through inquiry-based learning. You will help students make meaningful connections between global and local contexts, fostering intercultural understanding and a sense of shared responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the IB MYP and DP frameworks.
• Integrate global perspectives and local contexts into learning to deepen conceptual understanding.
• Design and assess learning experiences that emphasize inquiry, critical thinking, and ethical reflection.
• Use a range of instructional strategies and technologies to support diverse learners and empower student agency.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure alignment, coherence, and innovation across programs.
• Build strong, caring relationships with students, contributing to a culture where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.
• Model empathy, respect, and intercultural understanding in daily interactions.
• Create inclusive classroom environments that honor and celebrate diverse identities and perspectives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, International Relations, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid teaching qualification or certification.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience, preferably within the IB MYP Individuals and Societies and/or DP Global Politics frameworks.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning, assessment for learning, and concept-based curriculum design.
• Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and global citizenship.

Preferred

• Experience in international or intercultural education.
• Culturally responsive and respectful of diverse communities and host cultures.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities, including IB training.
• Supportive, collegial, and innovative learning community.
• Opportunity to live and work in Laos.