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About the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma
Beginning in grade 11, students have the option of pursuing the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma, a two-year project based learning curriculum designed and developed in partnership with Tier-1 US research universities including the University of Delaware and Syracuse University. The purpose of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma is to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma strives to cultivate innovative, ethical, and entrepreneurial thinkers who are prepared to excel in the dynamic landscape of the 21st century.
Dual Enrollment: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma courses are designed and endorsed by leading American universities. These dual enrollment courses will award eligible students college credits that can be transferred to most universities.
Reports to: HS Principal
Collaborates closely with: Innovation Coordinator, Counselors, STEM teachers, IE Diploma teachers.
Responsabilities: (Including but not limited to)
- Classroom Responsibilities: To provide learning opportunities for every child relative to his needs, abilities, and stages of development establishing effective relationships with students based on mutual respect, recognizing the individuality of each child, ensuring an effective and challenging learning environment, and ensuring the classroom is an attractive and welcoming place.
- Planning, Curriculum, and Organizational Responsibilities: To design authentic and meaningful units by starting with the end in mind. Use effective instructional strategies to make learning interactive, exciting, meaningful, and social. Develop and manage classroom resources. Provide students feedback to support their academic and social-emotional growth. Use standards to guide evaluation of student work, and record results to provide an accurate assessment of student achievement.
- Professional Development Expectations: To embrace a growth mindset by keeping up-to-date on best practices, engaging in teacher development opportunities, participating in in-service courses, attending professional meetings as scheduled by Leadership, seeking out and using feedback from coaches and administrators, and participating in the ISP professional learning cycle as outlined in the evaluation process.
- Community Expectations: Engage with our ISP community by sharing updates on the progress and development of the students in the teacher’s care, as well as important events happening in the classroom. Find opportunities to meet with parents, caregivers, and guardians to discuss the progress and development of the students, and collaborate to support the child’s specific needs, interests, and passions. Connect with our larger community by attending PTA events, athletics events, and various student performances.
What you will do: Day-to-day tasks:
- Serve as a core teacher in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma program at ISP with a focus on teaching entrepreneurship, design, leadership and other STEM/Innovation courses that may lie outside of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship diploma program.
- Collaborate closely with ISP’s Innovation Coordinator and other teachers within the diploma program to continue to build a strong foundation for this exciting graduation pathway.
- Be an advocate and recruiter for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma working with HS admin, counselors, parents and students to ensure best fit for our students.
- Support in the organization and implementation of the Diamond Challenge Entrepreneurship Competition.
- Mentor students in a wide range of Innovation and entrepreneurship competitions.
- Seek out and make connections with community members.
- Participate actively in ongoing, intensive professional learning. Potentially with opportunities aligned to requirements for dual enrollment partnerships.
- Potentially teach other, non- IE Diploma, courses related to STEM, innovation and design.
Requisitos
What you bring: Characteristics this candidate needs to possess to excel in this position.
- Passion for working with and appreciation of International and diverse students
- Deep dedication to continual growth and development
- A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice-related education
- Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues
- A willingness to be flexible, and adaptable, and committed to the unique nature of working in an international school
- Organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Experience designing authentic units and assessments using a backward design model
- A high degree of professionalism
Detalles
Nivel mínimo de educación: Universitario (Graduado)
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Nosotros
ISP is a non-profit, student-centered, independent school, inspiring lifelong learners for a future without borders. We are recognized as a leader in international education, offering world-class opportunities for students since 3 years old at Early Childhood Center to 12th grade.
The International School of Panama operates under the license of the Ministry of Education of Panama and is accredited by AdvancED. As an authorized IB World School, we offer the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) for students in grades 11 and 12. In addition, we offer the unique Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate and AdvancED certified STEM programs.
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Schools strive to ensure that all children in their care are afforded a safe and secure environment in which to grow and develop. Child abuse and neglect are violations of a child’s human rights and are obstacles to the child’s education as well as their physical, emotional, and social development. Child abuse and neglect are of growing concern in schools throughout the world.
The International School of Panama, in keeping with our core beliefs and mission statement, has adopted a Child Protection Policy that will empower students, families and staff in matters related to the health, safety and care of children in attendance at our school.
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, WELLNESS AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP
As an integral part of The International School of Panama, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that values character development, social-emotional learning (SEL), wellness, and student leadership. We are seeking individuals who not only possess the necessary qualifications for the role but also bring a deep understanding and experience in promoting SEL, wellness initiatives, and facilitating student leadership development. Successful candidates will actively contribute to our mission of empowering students to thrive academically and personally by incorporating these topics into their work.
OUR CORE VALUES
Commitment to Excellence - We tackle challenges willingly and persevere in order to succeed.
Compassion and Integrity - We care for, respect, and value one another
Strength in Diversity - We embrace our differences, enrich our community, and make meaningful connections, ensuring our global mindedness.
Innovative Spirit - We are creative and curious learners, empowered to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
Lasting Impact - We contribute to a sustainable future by taking care of our planet and leaving our environment better than we found it.
OUR DEFINITION OF LEARNING
Learning is a journey of authentic discovery to develop understanding, skills, and character. This includes four principles:
Learning is Iterative - We learn through our mistakes, providing us opportunities to be creative and find solutions.
Learning is Exciting - We learn when we are inspired, challenged, and active.
Learning is Meaningful - We learn and grow when we apply our knowledge, skills, and understandings to real-world situations.
Learning is Social - We learn through sharing, interacting, and collaborating.
