Secondary School Teacher of Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Atlanta International School • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

AIS teachers inspire students from diverse backgrounds to become courageous leaders in a culturally responsive and restorative learning environment. We are a team of innovative educators dedicated to creating inquiry-based learning that fosters critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and intercultural understanding. At AIS, teachers ignite and sustain student curiosity by co-creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to apply their knowledge and skills for positive impact in their communities and in the world.
Secondary School teachers uphold AIS’ Teaching Standards, Learning Principles, and Professional Standards while supporting students across a unified Grades 6 to 12 program. They collaborate with Group and Subject Leaders, IB Coordinators, Heads of Year, student support teams, and principals. This collaborative model strengthens the student experience through shared expertise, alignment of curriculum, and connection to AIS’ multiple pathways, including the IB MYP, DP and CP, AISx, and the AIS Impact Diploma.
This is a position teaching one Grade 11 and one Grade 12 Theory of Knowledge class.

Requirements

• Disposition for Success in TOK
• The ideal TOK teacher is energized by big questions and thrives in intellectual uncertainty. They are curious, reflective, and collaborative, with a genuine passion for exploring how knowledge is constructed across disciplines. They are comfortable stepping beyond their own area of expertise and model open-mindedness, humility, and respect for multiple perspectives. Above all, they create a classroom environment where complexity is embraced and students are empowered to think deeply and independently.
• Specialized Skills
• Strong understanding of the TOK curriculum framework and assessment criteria
• Ability to facilitate discussion-based, inquiry-driven learning across multiple Areas of Knowledge
• Demonstrated capacity to engage critically with disciplines beyond one’s primary area of expertise
• Skill in guiding students through open-ended inquiry while maintaining academic rigor and clarity
• Collaborative approach to curriculum design and interdisciplinary learning
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to model intellectual humility for students
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, dynamic classroom that supports diverse learning needs

Responsibilities

• Design and Deliver Engaging Learning Experiences
• Align teaching practices with AIS’s Teaching Standards, Learning Principles, and Definition of High Quality Learning and Teaching.
• Develop inquiry-based lessons that promote critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and intercultural understanding.
• Incorporate student interests, identity, and voice while differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Support students in developing IB Learner Profile attributes and applying learning to real-world contexts.
• Foster an Inclusive and Supportive Classroom Environment
• Create a classroom culture grounded in belonging, respect, and high expectations.
• Use culturally responsive and restorative practices to build strong relationships and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Encourage collaboration, empathy, and shared responsibility among students.
• Support Student Well-being and Advisory
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students, fostering their academic progress, well-being, and personal growth.
• Participate in the annual week-long Eagles Learning Experience (ELE) program, supporting experiential learning through local or overnight trips.
• Lead or support an extracurricular activity, club, or athletic team to strengthen student engagement and community.
• Implement Effective Assessment Practices
• Use a balanced range of formative and summative assessments aligned with IB frameworks and AIS expectations.
• Provide timely, specific feedback that supports growth and reflection.
• Communicate student progress clearly using school-approved platforms and reporting structures.
• Mentor Students in Major IB and AIS Pathway Projects
• Guide students through MYP Personal Projects, DP Extended Essays, CP Reflective Projects, or AIS Impact Diploma capstones, depending on assignment.
• Support students in research, inquiry, academic integrity, and goal setting.
• Collaborate Across Schools and Pathways
• Work closely with colleagues across the Buckhead and Sandy Springs campuses to ensure curricular alignment and coherence across Grades 6 to 12.
• Collaborate with Group and Subject Leaders, IB Coordinators, Heads of Year, and student support teams to create shared learning expectations and experiences.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary planning and the development of connections to AIS’s pathways, including DP, CP, AISx, and the AIS Impact Diploma.
• Engage in Professional Learning and Continuous Improvement
• Participate in professional development aligned with IB programs, AIS’s Continuous Improvement Goals, and your own learning goals.
• Reflect on and improve practice through coaching, feedback, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate AIS Professional Standards in communication, teamwork, accountability, and cross-cultural engagement.
• Support Holistic Student Development
• Help students develop confidence, agency, and the skills to take meaningful action locally and globally.
• Celebrate students’ linguistic, cultural, and personal identities as integral to their learning.
• Model curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to service and global citizenship.
• Design and deliver engaging, inquiry-based TOK learning experiences that foster critical thinking, reflection, and student voice
• Develop and refine TOK course materials, resources, and assessments in collaboration with colleagues
• Guide students through the TOK Exhibition and Essay, providing structured support, feedback, and clear expectations
• Facilitate rich, discussion-based learning that connects knowledge questions to real-world contexts across multiple Areas of Knowledge
• Support students in making connections across disciplines, working in close collaboration with IBDP subject teachers
• Model intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and comfort with ambiguity in the exploration of knowledge
• Contribute to the ongoing development and coherence of the TOK course within the IB Diploma Programme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed