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IB and High School English Teacher at ISP

At ISP, learning is a journey of discovery—for students and for the adults who guide them. We believe curiosity builds courage, compassion creates connection, and great schools don’t just prepare students for the world—they help them shape it.

We’re looking for an IB and High School English Teacher who loves language, literature, and the transformative power of storytelling. The ideal candidate will help students think critically, write courageously, and use their voices with clarity and purpose.

You’ll join a collaborative, creative department that values inquiry, perspective-taking, and authentic expression. Whether teaching IB Language and Literature or foundational high school English, you’ll design learning experiences that invite students to explore identity, culture, and humanity through reading, writing, and dialogue.

If you’re a reflective educator who believes literature can open minds and build empathy—and if you thrive in a community that values connection, curiosity, and growth—we’d love to meet you.

• Reports to: High School Principal
• Collaborates closely with: Assistant Principals, Head of English Department, Curriculum and Instructional Coach, K–12 Coordinators and Specialists, and other colleagues as appropriate.

Responsibilities: (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:

• Plan and teach purposeful lessons. Design daily learning experiences that develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Facilitate discussion and inquiry. Create space for students to explore texts, ideas, and perspectives through thoughtful dialogue.
• Assess for learning. Use formative and summative assessments to provide feedback and guide instruction.
• Differentiate instruction. Adapt lessons to support diverse learners and promote equitable access to the curriculum.
• Collaborate intentionally. Engage in planning and reflection with colleagues to strengthen curriculum and align outcomes.
• Foster a community of readers and writers. Encourage curiosity, risk-taking, and empathy through shared inquiry and creative expression.
• Model a love of language. Demonstrate how reading and writing can inspire personal and global understanding.

What you bring: Characteristics this candidate needs to possess to excel in this position.

• A love for your subject—and an even greater passion for helping all students learn, grow, and feel capable.
• A high degree of professionalism with deep dedication to continual growth and development.
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues and willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to the unique nature of working in an international school environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and follow-through in planning, instruction, and communication.
• Commitment to participating in the whole-school experience, embodying ISP’s core values, mission, and Definition of Learning.
• 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.

Qualifications: Necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to perform the job.

• Bachelor or Master Degree in the relevant subject area
• Desire to learn more about education, teaching, and learning
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• High level of organization
• Ability to take independent initiative
• High level of English proficiency
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and an international mindset
• Previous experience is preferred