Upper Secondary Economics Teacher

We are seeking an Economics teacher to inspire curiosity, relational learning, academic growth, and transferable competencies across grades 7 through 12.

• Build trusting relationships, adopt a mentor mindset, and adapt instruction to meet the diverse academic, social and emotional needs of students

• Connect complex discipline knowledge to real-world context, and global issues in accordance with our Mission, values, principles and Portrait of a ZIS Learner

• Teach IB, AP and/or ZIS courses, as assigned, in alignment with official syllabus and ZIS standards

• Establish clear criteria and scaffold learning without lowering expectations, ensuring multilingual learners and diverse thinkers thrive

• Continually check for understanding, administer agreed-upon assessment tools, document progress, and provide timely, actionable feedback

• Participate actively in campus, departmental, and school-wide curriculum alignment and development

• Serve as an Extended Essay supervisor

• Attend, chaperone, and actively participate in an annual residential trip

• Demonstrated expertise in Economics instruction, with expertise in IBDP and AP curricula

• Experience designing inquiry-based learning opportunities

• Commitment to building trust and partnerships with families

• Skilled at supporting diverse international learners, honoring different perspectives, and fostering language confidence

• Dedicated to establishing safe, welcoming daily routines where every learner feels known and safe to stretch their thinking

• Ability to solve everyday classroom challenges with resourcefulness, warmth, and practicality

• Experience and interest in teaching additional social science subjects an advantage

• Skills and willingness to contribute to the wider school community through sports and activities

ZIS sponsors a work visa once a contract is signed.