DP-THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE-BIS-26-27

About the School:

performing arts

Job Title

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan, teach, and facilitate the DP Theory of Knowledge curriculum in accordance with the IB TOK Guide
• Encourage critical inquiry into knowledge questions using real-life situations and interdisciplinary connections
• Promote discussion-based, student-centered learning environments
• Support students in developing thinking, communication, and research skills
• Integrate the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) skills into instruction
  

Assessment & Feedback

• Guide students in the development and completion of TOK internal assessment (TOK Exhibition)
• Prepare students for the TOK Essay, including research skills and academic honesty
• Apply IB assessment criteria accurately and consistently
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student progress
• Maintain accurate assessment records and contribute to reporting
  

Student Support & Wellbeing

• Support students’ academic integrity and ethical reasoning
• Mentor students in managing TOK workload alongside DP demands
• Encourage respectful dialogue and multiple perspectives in classroom discussions
  

Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DP subject teachers to strengthen interdisciplinary links
• Participate in DP meetings, curriculum planning, and moderation activities
• Engage in IB professional development and TOK standardization
• Contribute to Extended Essay supervision or CAS support, if required
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians as needed
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Teaching certification/licensure (as required by local regulations)
• Experience teaching secondary-level students (ages 16–19)
• Prior experience teaching IB DP TOK preferred
• Strong understanding of IB assessment practices and academic honesty
  

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent facilitation and discussion leadership skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities
• Ability to guide students in abstract and philosophical concepts
• Open-minded, reflective, and culturally sensitive approach
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  

Working Conditions

• Classroom-based instruction with discussion-focused learning
• Participation in school-wide duties, meetings, and professional development