Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
Responsibilities
- Teach a minimum of 4 English language arts courses (or others as designated) per week (usually 5 classes each course)
- Work with students in middle school grades, as assigned for the school year; teaching assignments take into consideration the need of the school as well as a teacher’s area(s) of interest
- Work on curriculum developing, which includes preparing effective lesson units based on the school’s curriculum formats using the Understanding by Design (UbD)
- Lead an enhancement and or enrichment for middle school students that need specialized support during EEE
- Promote our “Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs): global citizenship, motivated learners, healthy individuals, and persons of character
- Maintain and update timely student records including grading (homework, grade books, progress reports, report cards, student attendance, and other required documents
- Be actively involved in (at least two) extra-curricular activities as a faculty sponsor/advisor/coach/helper/school committee member
- Collaborate with grade level team to plan, teach, and assess interdisciplinary units
- Actively fulfill assigned supervision duties, which could include serving as a homeroom teacher
- Able to work closely with students who exhibit near English proficiency.
- Meet with parents, students and other teachers when necessary to develop interventions for students with academic or emotional/behavioral needs
- If needed because a sufficient MS workload is not available then work with high school English courses which could include departmental electives with advance notice provided
- Serve as a substitute teacher when needed
- Take an active role in required meetings (departmental; grade level; committees, faculty; etc.)
- Assist with additional duties as assigned
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 | Shanghai, China |
Start Date | August 2019 |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
Student Level | Middle School |
Monthly Salary | USD 3235 |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
Partial funished housing and meal subsidies, annual home visit/travel subsidy and recolocation allowances are also available |
Qualifications and Requirements
Education Required | Bachelor |
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