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High School Psychology Teacher

Shanghai High School International Division - More Info

With fully equipped facilities, a rigorous study schedule, high morale, and exceptional education standards, Shanghai High School is one of China’s most reputable schools. The Psychology Department of SHSID aims to teach students how psychological research is conducted and how it can be applied to allow them to better understand themselves and others. Courses cover the varied ways of studying psychology including biological, behaviorist, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches. Students will learn how to evaluate psychological models and theories with an emphasis on developing their critical thinking skills. Teachers with IB or AP psychology teaching experiences are preferred.

 

Essential functions:

  • Abide by the teachers’ rules and regulations, attend orientations, staff meetings, parents’ meetings, and participate in educational activities on time.
  • Assign and mark homework with constructive and detailed criticism; maintain teaching standards
  • Be familiar with literary interpretation, rhetorical analysis, and literary theory
  • Attend all staff meetings and professional development seminars; be an active participant in curriculum and school development
  • Work well with others as both a leader and a member of a group; prepare and teach lessons based on teaching group decisions
  • Adapt to local and school culture and be a representative of SHSID
  • Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
  • Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

 

Application information

  • All Applicants should attach the following to their Teachaway profile
  • A cover letter
  • A résumé
  • A copy of passport ID page
  • A copy of highest degree diploma authenticated
  • A copy of relevant certificate/license authenticated
  • A recent passport photo of yourself with a white background
  • A no criminal record authenticated
Posted: November 2020
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LocationShanghai, China
Start DateAugust 2024
Eligible CandidatesUniversity Graduate, Licensed Teacher
Student LevelHigh School
Monthly SalaryUSD 4600 - 6000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Annual bonus provided
  • Teaching period bonus is provided at the end of each semester
  • Visa Expense covered
  • Medical Insurance
  • Free breakfast and Lunch on every working day
  • Airport pick up service upon arrival
  • Competitive Travel Subsidy is provided at the end of the contract
  • Free accommodation with furniture
  • Garden like campus
  • Performance Pension plan is provided at the end of the employment

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland
MajorRelevant subject
Additional School Requirements
  • Master's degree preferable
  • Minimum of 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate
  • Teaching License preferred
  • Experience teaching English Literature in an international school preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of the content and pedagogy

About China

One of the world's most powerful nations, China's cultural contributions have influenced history and human development for thousands of years. Teach Away offers ESL teaching jobs in reputable language schools as well as licensed teaching jobs across China.

CapitalBeijing, China
LanguageStandard Mandarin
Population1,387,720,133
CurrencyRenminbi (yuan) (¥)
Major ReligionBuddhism, Taoism
ClimateVaried: wet/dry seasons
SizeLand area - 3.7 million sq. miles (9.6 million sq. km)