Lighthouse International School

Thailand

Position Summary Lighthouse International School Rawai, Thailand’s premier Alberta Accredited International School, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Certified Secondary Physical Education Teacher to join our secondary campus. If you are an experienced Physical Education teacher who inspires wellness, curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and thrives in a supportive, student-centered community on the island of Phuket, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities Program support ●Promote and foster a shared commitment to and responsibility for improving outcomes for all learners by collaborating with students, parents, and staff ●Use a variety of ongoing assessments and data, including specialized assessments where needed, to inform decision-making and instructional planning for individuals and groups of learners ●Use the Alberta provincial programs of study as the foundation of instruction for all learners, and reflect this in all instructional and educational planning ●Utilize evidence-informed practices, such as differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, formative and summative assessment, positive behaviour supports ●Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School Student support ●Plan purposefully, identifying instructional strategies and supports that build on learners’ personal and physical strengths ●Use resources and technologies to support differentiated instruction and enhance learner engagement and success ●Maintain regular communication with students, parents/guardians, external service providers Qualifications and Experience ●Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education required ●Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification is required ●Alberta Permanent Professional Certification (PPC) or Interim Professional Certification (IPC) or ability to secure either certification required. Please review the requirements of Alberta Teacher Certification prior to applying. ●At least 2 years of successful secondary-level teaching experience ●Prior experience in an international school setting and/or working with diverse communities very important Knowledge, Competencies and Attributes ●Exemplifies knowledge of and teaches according to the Alberta Education Teaching Quality Standard, and operates in accordance with the Alberta Education principles of inclusive education ●Communicates effectively with the ability to empathize, reserve judgment, connect, listen for the purpose of understanding and reflect ●Exhibits cultural competence; anticipates engagement strategies in high-context cultural settings ●Committed to embracing and working with families from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds ●Supports the overall health and well-being of the Lighthouse community ●Brings a positive mindset, kindness, patience, humility, integrity and a solutions-focussed attitude ●Utilizes Google Classroom comfortably Child Safeguarding Lighthouse International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to fulfill their role in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students in the school by: ●Undertaking regular professional development on child protection and safeguarding ●Signing a Staff Code of Conduct ●Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any concerns they have for the welfare of a student All offers of employment are subject to reference checks, social media checks and a criminal record check. Compensation and Benefits A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with experience and qualifications. How to Apply Send your CV, Cover Letter and copy of Teaching Certificate to Kendall@lighthouse.ac.th/recruitment@lighthouse.ac.th