Job Description

A Primary Homeroom Teacher needed at a K-9 Bilingual School in Pudong New District, Shanghai. Immediate start.

Job Description: As a bilingual school, a primary English teacher is responsible for all the subjects taught in English in his/her class (English, Social Studies, and Science). Our primary school English program utilizes materials regularly taught in U.S. curricula. Each grade (grades 1-5) has multiple classes, and a primary teacher collaborates with the other classes in their grade-level team. A primary teacher is also a homeroom teacher along with a Chinese national homeroom teacher, responsible for the management of students and parental communication.

We are currently looking for individuals who are passionate about education, eager to experience a new culture, and committed to love and excellence. You will work amidst an energetic and unified team of 29 foreign teachers; assume homeroom duties, where student numbers are capped at 26; and teach an average of 3 lessons per day. Classroom content and standards closely match those found in U.S. schools. A typical school day runs from 7:40am-4:00pm, five days a week. Lunch is provided every day in our cafeteria.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree [BA, BSS, BS] or higher from reputable institution. 

• Two years teaching experience [preferred].
• TESL/TESOL/TEFL certification [180-hour minimum]. 
• Native English speaker from America or Canada.
• Technically proficient in understanding and explaining English grammar.
• Strong written & editing skills.
• Ability & willingness to effectively manage classroom environment. 
• Ability & willingness to work on a team of both foreign and national staff.
• Ability & willingness to accept training and coaching.
• Ability & willingness to integrate into Chinese culture.
• Working familiarity with messaging platforms such as WeChat, Teams & Outlook; software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, GradeKeeper, et al.

*[Online degrees not considered.]

Responsibilities:

• Contribute both academically and personally to students’ learning & growth.
• Build a relationship with each of your students, helping them navigate academic life.
• Invest in learners’ emotional well-being.
• Manage students’ records and files.
• Work with grade level leaders productively.
• Maintain regular contact with parents.
• Once sufficiently trained, demonstrate ability to work autonomously & efficiently; hold oneself accountable for students’ learning outcomes.
• Design and facilitate differentiated activities that follow a coherent sequence; are aligned to instructional goals; and engage student in high-level cognitive activity.

Benefits:

• Salary starting at 22,000 RMB/month.
• Fully paid summer and winter vacations [6 & 4 weeks respectively].
• Medical insurance for employee and family.
• Support & remuneration in the application of work & resident permits.
• Housing & flight allowance. 
• Housing support.
• Paid tuition for dependents. 
• Professional development opportunities.