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First Grade Homeroom Teacher

school
Grace Christian Academy
location
Taipei, Taiwan
salary
2,500 - 3,200 USD monthly
housing
Housing provided to singles and family, provided that spouse works for the school/non-competitors.
airfair
One-way airfare provide at signing of contract, return ticket provided on contract completion
Start date
Start date: January 2026
2 years
1
  • Elementary
  • Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
  • Bachelor
  • 1 year of teaching experience
  • Teaching Credential/License

Position Overview
Grace Christian Academy (GCA) is seeking a passionate and professional First Grade Homeroom Teacher to join our team. This full-time position involves teaching a U.S.-based curriculum in an all-English environment where students come from diverse backgrounds and use English as their common language. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational and spiritual development of young learners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach core subjects including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies using a U.S.-based curriculum (curriculum details below).
  • Facilitate daily Bible classes and devotions to nurture students’ spiritual growth.
  • Collaborate with specials teachers for Art, Music, Physical Education, and Mandarin classes.
  • Supervise and support students during lunch, recess, and field trips.
  • Create an engaging, Christ-centered classroom environment through decorating, planning, and coordinating activities for special programs and celebrations (e.g., Science Fair, Thanksgiving, Christmas, MLK Day, and 100 Days of School).
  • Communicate regularly with parents to foster a strong home-school partnership.

Curriculum Used

  • Language Arts: Pearson Education Celebrate Reading, ABeka Book Grammar/Language, MCP Phonics, Wordly Wise, and BJU Press Spelling
  • Math: ABeka Book
  • Science and Social Studies: Harcourt School Publishers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Valid teaching certification/license.
  • Experience teaching elementary-level students, preferably in an international or multicultural setting.
  • A strong personal commitment to integrating the Gospel into teaching and a vibrant Christian faith.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and families.
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Grace Chrisitan Academy is an independent international Christian school located in the Nangang District of Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 1998, GCA serves students in grades 1–12 and provides a U.S.-based college preparatory curriculum taught in English. Daily Bible classes and a Christ-centered perspective are integrated into all areas of learning.

GCA enrolls approximately 160 students representing over 20 nationalities. Our teachers come from a wide range of countries, creating a diverse faculty that models global awareness while maintaining a strong commitment to Christian faith and values. The student–teacher ratio of about 5:1 allows for small classes and close relationships that support both academic growth and personal development.

Academically, GCA aligns its curriculum with Arizona state standards and offers a range of core subjects, foreign language options (Mandarin, Spanish, French), and electives in the arts, music, and computer science. Advanced courses include Honors and AP classes across multiple disciplines. Nearly all graduates continue to higher education, with the majority entering four-year universities in the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe.

As a school, GCA emphasizes age-appropriate academic excellence, lifelong learning, effective communication, and critical thinking. Faculty are supported through division leaders, professional development workshops, and collaborative planning. GCA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and maintains strong partnerships with families to ensure that students are prepared for both college and life.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Teaching abroad in Taiwan offers an opportunity for teachers to gain international teaching experience, as well as opportunities for exceptional travel. A heavily populated island nation southeast of mainland China, Taiwan is home to 23 million people. Known for IT manufacturing, Taiwan is also home to spectacular sights such as the Taroko Gorge. For more information on what it's like to teach in Taiwan, read more here

Taipei
Mandarin Chinese is the main language spoken, with Taiwanese (also called Hokkien)
23.51 million
New Taiwan dollar (NT$)
Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism
Subtropical in the north, tropical in the south
36,193 km²
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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