Teacher Profile

The following expectations of a successful teacher are not prioritized but rather, are all considered to be requisites of an effective teacher:

Teacher Responsibilities
The teacher

  • Ensures an appropriate learning environment and instructional programme in line with the schools' philosophy and the requirements of IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP and the IB Learner Profile.
  • Engages in active, enquiry based, reflective teaching.
  • Conducts careful and varied assessment of student learning.
  • Attends purpose-fully to the personal, social development and pastoral care of student.
  • Displays a co-operative and collegial relationship with fellow teachers, other staff members and parents.
  • Participates actively and, in an informed manner, in curriculum development.
  • Demonstrates professionalism related to all aspects of a teacher's performance.
  • Participates fully in the school appraisal scheme
  • Makes use of the school in-service budget to attend appropriate professional development courses
  • Attends school meetings as dictated by professional obligations
  • Is punctual to school, to lessons and to duties.
  • Recognises that teaching is a co-operative, collegial and team endeavour and behaves accordingly
  • Integrates the use of technology in curriculum planning and instruction
  • Works in a co-operative and purposeful manner with Teaching Assistants


Professional Preparation
The teacher

  • Plans and prepares schemes/units of study and lessons thoroughly in line with the IBPYP, IBMYP or IBDP as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates a sound knowledge of course content and maintains high academic standards.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to on going professional development and the sharing of ideas.
  • Demonstrates effectiveness in meeting stated school, section and personal instructional goals.


Teaching skills
The teacher

  • Demonstrates effective classroom management skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to vary lesson presentation, methodology and assessment techniques to meet the needs of various abilities and age levels.
  • Demonstrates the ability to plan instruction for a high percentage of EAL students in class, and vary lesson presentation and assessment techniques to meet the needs of an EAL learner.
  • Demonstrates the ability to maintain effective record keeping systems.
  • Demonstrates the ability to recognize individual student's needs and differentiate and group for instruction accordingly.
  • Establishes clear expectations of students' academic and overall performance.
  • Liaises appropriately with EAL, Learning Support teachers and the Learning Support Team.


Professional Relationships
The teacher

  • Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication and rapport with students, parents and colleagues.
  • Demonstrates a sensitive professional manner and facilitates a mutual respect and care among all members of the school community.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in dealing with others and when receiving feedback.
  • Functions as a role-model for students through personal appearance, professional dress and ethics.
  • Maintains confidentiality and shows discretion in professional matters and issues of conflict.


Professional Involvement
The teacher

  • Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for parent/teacher conferences and school related purposes outside the instructional day when necessary.
  • Demonstrates willingness and expects to be involved in extra-curricular activities, field trips and school events.
  • Cooperates with school administration and demonstrates an alignment with school philosophy, policies, procedures, and administrative regulations.
  • Attends and participates collaboratively in meetings.
  • Promotes the positive public image of the school.
  • Fosters positive relationships with the Vietnamese community.
  • Helps promote the positive public image of ISHCMC.
  • Refrains from statements or activities that might bring the school into disrepute and refrains from criticising ISHCMC or any member of the school community to third parties.
  • Resolves problems with colleagues in an honest, frank and non-threatening manner.


Responsibilities to students

  • Is responsible for the growth and development of the individual student in accordance with the philosophy of the school.
  • Has a responsibility for the safety and discipline of all students in and out of the classroom
  • Sets and encourages high standards of effort, achievement and behaviour with an expectation of excellence
  • Is aware that in our school, people have different levels of competence in various languages and is sensitive to the importance of clear and unambiguous communication with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Keeps current records of student progress and guides the student in achieving sound study habits
  • Writes regular reports on each student in keeping with the school's assessment procedure
  • Attends to the responsibilities of homeroom teacher in a committed and involved manner
  • Maintains an open and positive relationship, recognizing, praising and supporting student endeavours and effort
  • Is aware of individual needs, personal, social and academic, and monitors student progress accordingly
  • Establishes an appropriate code of behaviour based on mutual respect
  • Acts as an appropriate role model to students by exemplifying courtesy, honesty and fairness. Teachers should never behave, in classrooms or other public places within school, in a manner which contradicts the expectations for student conduct
  • Recognizes the international nature of the student body and is respectful of the cultural, religious and racial differences within the school.


Responsibilities to Parents

  • Welcomes parental interest in the progress of students and demonstrates a willingness to listen to, and respond to, parents' views.
  • Communicates in a proactive manner with parents.
  • Is diplomatic and discreet in all professional dealings with parents.
  • Welcomes and promotes parent involvement in supporting class and extra-curricular activities.