Design Technology Center Technician

1. Approaches to teachinga) Know his/her subjectb) Approach inquiry-based and constructivist in naturec) Use a range of appropriate teaching strategies, including a well-informed understanding of how we learnd) Differentiate to meet students’ individual needse) Use assessment to promote continuous learningf) Continually monitor student attainment to demonstrate progressg) Effective use of ICT to enhance learningh) Effective and thorough unit planningi) Encourage individual student engagementj) Motivate students to achieve beyond previous performance levelsk) Effective class managementl) Create a learning environment conductive to learningm) Actively reflect on their own teaching practice2. Caring for studentsa) Encourage students to ask clarifying questions (before/during/after lessons)b) Make time available for studentsc) Cater to students’ individual leaning needs by adapting content/changing teaching approaches and pacing of lesson/unitd) Use virtual classroom as an extension of leaninge) Monitor student academic progress and taking immediate steps f) Monitor social and emotional well-being and taking immediate steps3. Communication to students and parentsa) Actively and immediately communicate with students and parents using appropriate tools (phone calls, email, face-to-face, etc.)b) With important messages, phone call or face-to-face interaction should be followed up by an emailc) Tone should always be professional and courteous. When in doubt, ask a colleague or ELT member to proofread4. Collaboration in the workplacea) Value cooperation, mutual support and highly effective communication b) Promote harmonyc) Demonstrate open-mindednessd) Actively seek appropriate resolutions to conflicts (should they arrive)e) Support all colleaguesf) Develop and promote good rapport with all members of the school community5. Professionalism (link to appraisal: observations, attendance and contributions in meetings and on committees)a) Demonstrate to professional ethics, international mindedness and the school’s missionb) Adhere cooperatively to VAS policies and regulations, including duties, deadlines, programme requirements, and HR policiesc) Seek clarification in cases of lack of clarity in order to fully meet all expectations of the roled) Set and maintain consistently high standardse) Contribute to the development of curriculum and assessment documentationf) Show exemplary attendance to workg) Recognize the importance and support for the VAS extended school day activitiesh) Expend effort and energy beyond the regular timetabled day to contribute to the welfare of students and programmei) Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as requested/needed6. English Speaking EnvironmentAll technicians are required to encourage and enforce an English-speaking environment for all students within the school compound. No communication in Vietnamese should be allowed during and within all Cambridge and English classes.7. Other tasksa) Participate in extra-curricular activities and responsibilities connected with others engaged in the teaching profession, including staff meetings, parents evenings, open houses, examination supervision, etc. as directed by the Education Leadership Team of the Schoolb) Participate whenever the School is involved in wider community activities and do so on good demeanor and appropriate role model and professional attire/dress representing the School in a most positive mannerc) Undertake other tasks as and when assigned by the Immediate Superior and/or the school.Working location: 1 headcount for Riverside campus (District 7), 1 headcount for Hoang Van Thu Campus (Phu Nhuan District)