IBDP Biology & ESS Teacher

Website: ked.edu.in
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Job Role: IBDP Biology & ESS Teacher (International Baccalaureate)

Location: Lucknow

The IBDP/Cambridge Biology and ESS Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction that prepares students for external examinations in both curricula. This role involves managing diverse assessment requirements, including the IB Internal Assessments (IA) and Cambridge Practical Exams.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Delivery & Planning

• IBDP Biology (SL/HL): Plan and deliver lessons covering the core syllabus (Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, etc.) and HL-specific topics like Nucleic Acids and Plant Biology.
• IBDP ESS (SL): Deliver this interdisciplinary subject by bridging the gap between scientific methodology and environmental ethics/sociology.
• Cambridge AS & A Level: Teach advanced biological concepts with a focus on deep technical knowledge and precise exam terminology required by CIE.

Practical Work & Assessment

• Internal Assessments (IA): Supervise and provide feedback on individual student research projects (IAs) for both Biology and ESS, ensuring they meet IB criteria for personal engagement and analysis.
• Cambridge Practical's: Train students for Paper 3 (Advanced Practical Skills), focusing on microscopy, titration, and biological drawing skills.
• Extended Essay (EE): Act as a supervisor for students choosing to write their 4,000-word research paper in Biology or ESS.

Student Support & Mentorship

• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying levels of scientific background.
• Prepare students for the specific "command terms" used in IB vs. the "mark scheme" precision required by Cambridge.
• Support the IB Learner Profile and International Mindedness within the science department.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong collaboration skills for interdisciplinary teaching (especially for ESS).
• Completion of Category 1 or 2 IB Workshops for Biology and/or ESS.

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