CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY EVENTS MANAGER | POSTED OCTOBER 12, 2024 |
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The Community Events Manager, reporting to the Chief of Staff, is responsible for coordinating logistics for all school-wide events that include internal and external stakeholders, as well as community partners. Working collaboratively with stakeholders including senior leadership, school administrators, faculty, staff, parents, the WIS Parents Association, and external partners, the Community Events Manager plays a vital role in planning and executing events that engage the community, foster a sense of belonging, and advance the School's Mission and Core Values. A full job description and qualifications can be found in our application portal. SALARY RANGE; $55,000–$75,000 |
PART-TIME PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT | POSTED OCTOBER 10, 2024 |
Supervised by the Primary School Librarian and reporting to the Primary School Principal, the PS Library Assistant collaborates on school-wide instructional initiatives that make the library a central component in preparing students for success. The position is 15-19.5 hours a week and pays $22/hour. A full job description and qualifications can be found in our application portal. |
Chief Financial Officer | Posted September 18, 2024 |
Reporting to the Head of School, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) holds comprehensive responsibility for all aspects of the School’s financial management. The CFO will supervise other domains as assigned by the Head of School. A full job description and qualifications can be found in our application portal. SALARY RANGE: $225,000–$250,000 |
Primary, Middle, Upper School Substitute Teachers | ONGOiNG NEED |
WIS is in need of substitute teachers for the 2024-25 academic year. Substitute teachers are needed for all divisions — Primary (Early Childhood through Grade 5), Middle (Grades 6-8) and Upper Schools (Grades 9-12). There is a particular need for French, Spanish, and Chinese teachers (Chinese for Middle and Upper School only); native speakers only. Early Childhood (Preschool, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten) is full immersion in either French or Spanish. Grades 1 through 5 receive half the instruction in English and half in either French or Spanish in all subjects (math, social studies, science). Specialists include Art/Digital Technology, Music and PE. Expertise in all subjects is needed, including: math, the sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, general science), English (including writing as well as literature), digital media, history, geography, economics. Candidates with flexible schedules who are available for frequent assignments in several subjects and/or grades are likely to work more often. Requirements include a relevant degree and a minimum of two years of teaching experience. Knowledge of the IB PYP or IB DP preferred but not required. APPLY HERE. PAY RATE: $200 per day |
Part-time Extended Day Care Counselor| ONGOING NEED |
Summary of Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Extended Learning, the Extended Day Counselor is responsible for (a) the overall supervision of students enrolled in extended day care and after school classes (b) leading structured activities on the playground (c) assisting teachers in carrying out activities during the course of the day as needed (d) ensuring students arrive on time for all after school classes (e) teaching social and emotional skills (f) ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and contributing to the effective operation of WIS’ extended learning programs according to standards of excellence. Responsibilities and Duties:
PAY RATE: $22/hour |
12 CORE BELIEFS ABOUT LEARNING
WIS holds true to 12 Core Beliefs About Learning, which are based upon Principles of Learning, Teaching, and Assessment from the Tasmanian Department of Education, Australia.
1. We believe that all humans want to learn, and that learning is an essential, innate, ongoing, and lifelong process. |
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2. We believe that learning is a process of making meaning of the world. |
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3. We believe that learners are unique and they are responsible for their own learning. |
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4. We believe that learning depends on being able to connect prior knowledge, perceptions, or patterns of experience to new experiences, new information, and contexts. |
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5. We believe that learning is profoundly influenced by social relationships. |
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6. We believe that learning is significantly affected by emotions. |
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7. We believe that self-perception directly affects motivation and learning. |
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8. We believe that learning is more effective when information is embedded in purposeful and meaningful experiences and interactions. |
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9. We believe that learning is contextual. |
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10. We believe that learning is enhanced when learners are aware of how thinking and learning occur (meta-cognition), which gives learners increased control over their learning. |
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11. We believe that learning is demonstrated when learners can apply their understandings in new situations in flexible and thought-provoking ways. |
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12. We believe that learning is complex and non-linear. |
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