English as an Additional Language (2024)

JOB DESCRIPTION
English as an Additional Language Teacher

JOB TITLE: English as an Additional Language Teacher

REPORTS TO: Head of EAL

COLLABORATES WITH: Members of the EAL Department team; Subject teachers; SEN teachers; Homeroom
advisors.

PURPOSE OF JOB:
• Teach individuals and/or group classes, both for students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL)
and students coming from English-medium backgrounds who still struggle with academic English (English
for Academic Purposes, or EAP)
• Use IB instructional programme guidelines and unit plans, EAL Department policies and guidelines, and
other materials—particularly material from other subjects the students are in— to plan and develop unit
plans and teaching outlines that meet students where they are and bring them to where they can be.
• Create learning experiences that make the most of Woodstock’s Himalayan environment and diverse
learning community
• Monitor student progress and provide student feedback through effective and timely assessment
techniques
• Support other subject area teachers in lesson planning and teaching differentiation so that all
teachers can be successful teachers of English
• Provide “push-in, co-teaching, and/or sheltered” support for English language learners (ELLs) as
required
• Provide guidance for students engaged in Woodstock’s mother tongue self-study language instruction
• Regularly test and monitor student progress, ensuring that lesson plans have clear learning objectives and
articulated success criteria
• Teach English-language fundamentals to students which will enable them to move along the register
continuum from more-spoken to more-written, more informal to more formal, and more everyday to more
technical and abstract language
• Help students progress through the CFR scales (from A1 to B2, when students exit the EAL programme)
and the corresponding lexical foundations
• Become familiar with MYP standards and curricula to better support students' success in other classes
• Teach students techniques to access the curriculum in other classes and to learn to independently learn
language for themselves.
• Prepare students for the Cambridge language exams (KET, PET and FCE)
• Support other teachers in curriculum development to make learning more accessible to ELLs
• Ensure that teachers are aware of translanguaging techniques so that students are able to use their mother
tongue in order to build their English skills in a way that aligns with their identity and language
development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Use inspired teaching practices to inculcate in students a love for learning
• Embrace the department’s focus on student-centered learning, eliciting creative and critical responses to
a range of course texts
• Encourage all students to embody the IB Learner Profile and Woodstock’s Desired Learning Outcomes,
actively reviewing their progress against clear targets and success criteria.
• Maintain and update existing curriculum maps and related documents such as unit plans and rubrics
• Interview prospective students as required
• Work collaboratively with members of the EAL department, positively contributing to departmental tasks,
such as policy development, common assessments, instructional practices
• Set appropriate tasks and challenges according to the published timetable, and ensure that work is
regularly evaluated, with constructive feedback
• Maintain accurate records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
• Supervise study halls and complete class substitution duties.
• Deal with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively and in accordance with the school’s guidelines in
the Academic Handbook and Guiding Principles
Teachers at Woodstock are expected to:
• Accept and support Woodstock’s inclusive Religious Life Policy
• Draw upon Woodstock’s Guiding Principles when making decisions and communicating with others
• Participate actively and positively in the life and work of the Woodstock community
• Participate as a reflective life-long learner in annual professional growth and appraisal, taking full
advantage of staff retreat and in-service trainings
• Teach or co-teach about 20 periods in a thirty-period week
• Supervise study halls and student social activities during the day and after school.
• Organize and run one extra-curricular PASSAGE activity
• Chaperone during Activity Week and Outdoor Learning Weekend (this position is exempt from Advisor duty
and the duty of chaperoning student travel at ends/beginnings of semesters)
• Supervise and advise the MYP Personal Project and the Maymester Interdisciplinary Project
• Contribute to enrichment activities, known as PASSAGE, that are an essential part of learning in an
international boarding school (run or support one extra-curricular PASSAGE activity per week)
Skills and Qualifications Required:
• A Bachelors or a Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline and/or in
Education
• Knowledge of IBO and Cambridge English exams and the Common Framework of Reference (formerly the
Common European Framework of Reference)
• Fluency and accuracy in written and spoken English
• Valid certification(s) such as TESOL, CELTA or DELTA.
• At least 2-5 years full time teaching experience in the relevant subject area
• Technological literacy that allows for a judicious, impactful, and creative use of technology in the classroom
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team, preferably in a multi – cultural environment involving both
national and international staff
• Classroom management strategies and pedagogical practice that reflect Woodstock’s values and
Woodstock’s approach to teaching language
• Preferred: experience with MYP and DP Curriculum

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 2024

HIRING PROCESS:
• Interested applicants should read apply through https://my.hirehive.io/woodstock-school
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the hiring committee via Skype/Zoom

JOINING DATE: July 2024.

Number of Contract Days

185 Days

Taxes

In the range of 20%-30% as per Indian Income Tax Law, deducted from monthly gross salary.

Savings Potential

In the range of USD 6,000-10,000. It is not difficult to maintain a good standard of living within India for a family of four on one salary. A single teacher with one dependant can easily save an amount of USD 5,000 annually.

Accommodation

Free furnished housing on the School Campus. Woodstock's campus is a 285-acre protected natural forest in the Himalayas. The estimated value of this benefit is expected to be USD 10,000.

Flights/Transport

Provided: Every Year (USD 1,000 to USD 4,000)
This represents an Annual Cash travel allowance, which gets paid based on Nationality and Family Size limited to 4 members (Employee, Spouse, and two dependent children below 21 years of age). This benefit is not applicable on the year of exit.
At the time of Joining & Exit (USD 3,500 to USD 7,000)
Flights are paid for at the time of Joining and Exit (applicable after the completion of the first contract) for the employee, spouse, and two dependent children below 21.

Utilities

Internet, telephone, and water are provided by the School at no charge. The estimated value of this benefit is expected to be USD 1,000.

Furniture

Provided by School. The estimated value of this benefit is expected to be USD 5,000.

Moving Allowance

Ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 80,000 depending on family size. In USD the amount would range between USD 400 & USD 1,100 (paid in cash).

Dependent Opportunities

Free tuition at Woodstock for up to two dependent children per full-time teacher.

Medical

International insurance coverage for expat staff members and host country coverage for all staff is paid by the school. Additionally, the school also provides Personal Accident Insurance and Long Term Disability coverage.

Other

Subsidized meals are provided at the school cafeteria. On-campus housing. Professional development including advanced degree opportunities in India and overseas.

Retirement

Employees place 13.8% of salary into retirement plan. The school provides a full match. The India Provident Fund functions similarly to the USA 401K.