English Track Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Job Purpose
Teach English Language Arts for the English Track program; ensure a quality education for all students through associated roles expected of a holistic professional educator in a dynamic system dedicated to honor, excellence, community and joy.
Job Duties for Teaching and Learning
- Teach 20 periods per week
- Work with students of multi-levels in grades 6-8
- Work on curriculum development, which includes preparing effective diverse lesson units based on the school’s curriculum formats
- Collaborate with grade level teachers
- Design authentic assessments and measure their effectiveness in meeting curricular goals
- Promote our school values of Excellence, Honor, Community and Joy
- Maintain and update timely student records including grading (homework, grade books, progress reports, report cards, student attendance, and other required documents)
- Challenge students who exhibit English proficiency as well as those who are approaching
- Work closely with parents/guardians through providing feedback on progress, answering questions, and being an educational partner where possible
- Proactively meet and communicate with parents/guardians, students and other teachers when necessary to develop interventions for students with academic, emotional/behavioral or other needs
- Take an active role in required meetings (departmental; grade level; committees, faculty; etc.)
- Perform additional duties as assigned (e.g. subbing, elective class teacher, Humanities class teacher, club coordinator, advisory, coaching, lunch recess duty, committee member/head, etc.)
- Teach 20 periods per week
- Work with students of multi-levels in grades 6-8
- Work on curriculum development, which includes preparing effective diverse lesson units based on the school’s curriculum formats
- Collaborate with grade level teachers
- Design authentic assessments and measure their effectiveness in meeting curricular goals
- Promote our school values of Excellence, Honor, Community and Joy
- Maintain and update timely student records including grading (homework, grade books, progress reports, report cards, student attendance, and other required documents)
- Challenge students who exhibit English proficiency as well as those who are approaching
- Work closely with parents/guardians through providing feedback on progress, answering questions, and being an educational partner where possible
- Proactively meet and communicate with parents/guardians, students and other teachers when necessary to develop interventions for students with academic, emotional/behavioral or other needs
- Take an active role in required meetings (departmental; grade level; committees, faculty; etc.)
- Perform additional duties as assigned (e.g. subbing, elective class teacher, Humanities class teacher, club coordinator, advisory, coaching, lunch recess duty, committee member/head, etc.)
Professional Skills
- Demonstrate strong positive commitment toward school improvement
- Comfortable working in a school that integrates Chinese and global style educational philosophies
- Comfortable with computers for school related purposes including data management systems, email, and MS Office programs
- Fluent in both oral and written English at a professional standard
- Has desire to actively engage in professional development opportunities as provided by the school or through individual initiative
- Flexible in adapting to a multi-cultural environment with school community members of many nationalities
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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Location | Beijing, China |
Start Date | August 2021 |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor |
Student Level | Middle School |
Monthly Salary | USD 3000 - 4500 |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
Education Required | Bachelor |
Work Visa Eligibility | United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand |
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