Descripción del puesto
Reports to: Division Principal or designee
Collaborates closely with: Vice Principals, Head of Department, Instructional Coach, K-12 Coordinators and Specialists, and other colleagues as appropriate.
The primary function of The International School of Panama is to provide materials for instructors, keeping the labs and prep areas organized and clean, clean equipment, and provide minor repairs to equipment and instruments as needed. Prepare chemical reagents, microbiological media and decontaminate lab materials. Assist with lab preparations and set up in Biology lab, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems labs. Assist with the duties in the instructional laboratories by preparing Biological Sciences and Chemistry labs. Ensuring faculty and students are able to perform experiments/assignments properly and safely. Receive directions from appropriate faculty members and division administrators.
HIGH SCHOOL at ISP:
We are a community of approximately 340 high school students (grades 9, 10, 11, and 12), fifty-plus faculty and staff members, and several hundred parents. Though a rigorous and engaging academic program sits at the core of the ISP high school experience – the arts, athletics, and service are also central to our program. The foundation that all of this is built upon is a shared belief that the most important thing that we do on this campus is take care of one another.
We are very proud of the work, the learning, and the teaching we do together – and also quite humbled by the caliber of people we get to do it all with (on such a beautiful campus). We are all learning, growing, contributing, and finding (and fine-tuning) our passions in life. Students, faculty, and parents/families included.
The High School Faculty:
Our high school faculty is a mix of ISP founders and veterans who’ve been dedicated to ISP for 20 years, 25 years, or longer – along with many teachers who are relatively new to the school and bring experiences with them from all over the world. Our teaching staff is from the US, Canada, the UK/Europe, Panama, and other parts of Latin America.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Prepare chemical solutions for chemistry, biology and environmental systems labs or as requested by instructors, using various chemicals and laboratory equipment.
- Culture microorganisms, maintain stock cultures, including plated and tubed media, prepare stains and reagents, dispose of used cultures/media properly (microbiology only). Make solutions and dilutions (all disciplines).
- Maintain an adequate stock of chemistry and biology supplies and determine needs; keep an inventory of current chemical stock on computer; receive stock; date chemicals and supplies when they are received; properly store all stock.
- Maintain physics, chemistry and biology related equipment in the laboratory; perform minor repairs and maintenance as required. Assure that all equipment is routinely checked and maintained as required. ∙ Assist in implementation of proper safety procedures and standards; identify and report potential safety hazards. Assist in the inventory and disposal of used/spent chemicals and products of chemical reactions.
- Assist in gathering and packing materials before field activities.
- Organize and maintain chemistry and biology labs. Routine duties required:
⮚ Clean all fume hoods, including the floor surrounding the hood, the front apron, and windows, both inside and out; clean all balances, including the balance pans, inside and out; clean the counter-top underneath the balances as well as the surrounding area.
⮚ Restock weigh boats and weigh paper in labs; refill detergent, water, and acetone (for organic labs only) wash/rinse bottles. Refill acid/base wash bottles; clean out trash from drains in sinks; check and refill community cabinet inventory as needed; collect and wash dirty glassware;
⮚ Put stock and equipment away after use; clean chemistry lab spills; examine safety equipment and first aid supplies to ensure proper working order; clean and adjust computer screens and keyboards.
- Supervise student’s work.
- Inform instructors of needed equipment repairs and possible equipment and supply purchases.
- Work closely with faculty in lab preparation.
- Complete other duties assigned.
Requisitos
WHAT YOU BRING
- Organization, time management, and problem solving skills
- Detail oriented skills required.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Computer literacy required.
- Is committed to excellence and has a high stress tolerance.
- Possesses the ability to deal with simultaneous projects.
- Demonstrates the ability to work with others and on teams.
- Highly effective collaboration, innovation and creativity
- Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning ∙ A willingness to be flexible, and adaptable, and committed to the challenges of working in an international school
- A high degree of professionalism
- Commitment to participating in the whole school experience, including fostering joy as an authentic and important part of the learning process for students and staff
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
- At least 2 years of experience in very similar positions.
- University studies in related Science fields.
- High level of English proficiency
- Cross cultural sensitivity and an international mindset
- Previous experience in an international school is desirable