AP Capstone and AP Seminar ELA Teacher

Required Degrees: At least a BA in subject area taught.
Fields of Expertise: High School,   
Salary: ฿55,000 THB

Details: This position provides the opportunity of working at a WASC accredited international school, managing small class sizes, and teaching academically motivated students from diverse cultural backgrounds. CRIS provides a generous amount of planning time to allow teachers to prepare classes and monitor student progress. The successful candidate will be working collaboratively in a positive and supportive department with well-qualified professional colleagues.
Position Overview:
CRIS is seeking a passionate, dynamic, and innovative educator to teach AP Capstone and AP Seminar courses within the English Language Arts department. The AP Capstone program develops students’ research, analysis, collaboration, and communication skills to prepare them for success in higher education and beyond. The teacher will foster a learning environment that promotes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and academic rigor.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field
• Certification or demonstrated experience in teaching AP Seminar/AP Capstone
courses
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the high school level, particularly
in advanced ELA courses
• Familiarity with the College Board’s AP program and AP Capstone framework
• Experience teaching in international schools or multicultural settings is an
advantage
• Student-centered, Flexible, and Creative instruction
• Attentive to Social-Emotional Learning needs of students
• Commitment to collaborative planning
• Proficient with educational, administrative and communication technology
• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills
Major Job Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning:
* Plan and deliver engaging and rigorous AP Seminar and AP Capstone courses
in alignment with College Board standards.
* Guide students through research processes, critical analysis, synthesis of
information, and formal presentations.
* Foster students’ ability to think independently, collaborate effectively, and
communicate clearly through written and spoken forms.
* Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners and support student
success.
Assessment and Feedback:
* Design and implement formative and summative assessments to measure
student growth and understanding.
* Provide timely and constructive feedback on students’ research projects,
presentations, and written work.
* Prepare students for the AP Seminar and AP Research assessments as required
by the AP Capstone program.
Professional Collaboration:
* Collaborate with colleagues in the ELA department and across disciplines to
integrate research and inquiry-based learning.
* Participate actively in professional development opportunities, faculty meetings,
and curriculum planning.
Classroom Management and Student Support:
* Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student
success.
* Build strong relationships with students and maintain high expectations for
academic achievement and integrity.
Contribution to School Community:
* Actively engage in extracurricular activities, school events, and student
mentorship programs.
* Uphold and promote CRIS’s mission, vision, and values.
* Encourage students to embrace a culture of inquiry, innovation, and lifelong
learning.