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Early Ed English Teacher (K1-K3) - Colegio Diocesano de Sao Jose 5 - Macau

The Kindergarten Section of CDSJ5 is a Chinese medium program serving roughly 700 PreK and Kindergarten students age 3-5.

The Kindergarten Section is staffed by a large faculty of friendly and passionate local Early Education teachers. We are in the process of updating our curriculum to make it more engaging, effective, and developmentally appropriate. We seek 2 qualified Early Education teachers to visit different kindergaretn classrooms through out the week to teach conversational English and early phonics skills with the support of local homeroom teachers.

Our school currently employs 1 PreK/K Oral English teacher. Next year we hope to have a total of 3 PreK/K teachers with Early Education degrees.

Duties:

Teach up to twenty 30-minute blocks (approx. 11 teaching hours) per week (mornings) of Oral English and early phonics skills - Cooperate with local teachers in the design and execution of engaging lessons and activities that focus on speaking, listening and phonics
Read and interact with students during the open play time (afternoons)
Other general tasks such as hall monitoring and greeting at the school door
Participation in school activities and events that may occur outside school hours (parent's nights, open day, school celebrations, K1 admissions activities, etc.)
Maintain a high professional standard with respect for local culture and school policies

Please note:

Kindergarten in Macau consists of K1 (age 3), K2 (age 4) and K3 (age 5).

Working hours: 8:00-12:15, 2:00-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, Optional Saturday extracurriculars for extra stipend

Teaching year: late August through mid/late July

Posted: September 2018

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Location	Macau, Macau
Start Date	August 2018
Contract Length	1-2 Years
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Early Childhood
Monthly Salary	USD 2750
Number of Vacancies	2

Job Benefits

Salary (2750USD/mo) -12 fully paid months per year plus additional bonuses for Christmas, Chinese New Year and Summer
Housing (approx 750 USD/mo)
Roundtrip Airfare up to approx 1600 USD/yr
Subsidy of between 800-1200 USD/mo provided by the Macau government*
Free healthcare in the public system provided by the Macau government*
Participation in pension plan (5% employer matched contributions)
Paid sick and personal leave as needed, approved by principal, maternity, bereavement, wedding leave as needed
Paid holidays including Christmas, Lunar New Year, Easter, and annual leave (late July-late August) breaks, various public, Chinese, and Catholic holidays
Free PD courses provided by the Macau government*

*Starred benefits are provided by the government directly upon successful teacher certification. All candidates will be pre-approved for teacher certification and will complete their applications when they arrive in Macau

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Early Education
Additional School Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree or post graduate certificate in Early Education (Preschool/Kinder) Native or native-level English fluency Early Education Degree Passion, self-motivation, and creativity Confident and independent personality, yet humble and with a patient nature Professional, responsible and mature attitude Strong moral character and work ethic Ability to adapt to new settings and situations Strong communication and team working skills Travel experience and intercultural competency High energy, enjoys working with small children Please note: In order to meet gvoernment requirements, Early Education degree or certificate programs must have included a practicum and certain course subjects. Please be prepared to provide an unofficial transcript for teacher certifcation pre-assessment. Elementary Degrees that are K-6 are not recognized by the Macau Bureau of Education for Kindergarten teaching. Only Early Education/Preschool degrees are accepted. Thank you for understanding. Additional Preferred Qualifications: TEFL or other certification specific to English, Literacy, ESL, etc. Teaching experience, especially Early Ed, lower primary and/or ELL Interest in learning Cantonese, Chinese culture Previous experience working abroad

About the School

St. Joseph's Diocesan School is a co-educational Chinese Catholic school in the rapidly developing city of Macau, a "Special Administrative Region" of China (same status to Hong Kong). Our Chinese section is a grade K-12 Chinese (Cantonese) medium program following a typical Macau curriculum including English as a core subject. Our English Section, bilingual English-Chinese program includes a long standing grade 7-12 English medium program (60% English medium) with a mixed staff of local and international teachers and our new Primary English Section, which opened in 2016/2017 and currently includes grades 1-3. Teaching abroad at CDSJ 5 is an excellent opportunity for individuals who seek a fully immersive experience of local culture in a unique and rapidly developing city and the chance to make a profound impact in students' lives. Situated in a local residental area, we serve families who normally may not have access to native English speakers and fewer opportunities to meet peopel from other cultures. We seek candidates who will fully integrate themselves into our school life and help us achieve high standards in education and create a rich cultural experience for our students. These individuals must be resourceful, adaptive, mature, responsible, and excellent communicators. Passion for education paired with patience and understanding for a developing school system in a foreign place are also essential. If this describes you, please check our current postings!