PreK Teacher
Overview
- Teach multi-age, PreK1 / PreK2 class using a whole-child and play-based approach
- NEL Framework (Singapore) currently used to structure the curriculum
Teaching practice
- Provide integrated learning opportunities that support the holistic development of each child, using age-appropriate techniques
- Create structures for play-based and active learning, using students’ natural curiosity as a springboard for learning
- Implement evidence-based best practices, collecting formative data to ensure students are growing in all areas
- Use positive approaches to student behavior management, effectively approaching student misbehaviors as learning opportunities
- Teach foundational literacy and math skills using centers in a developmentally appropriate way
Schoolwide practice
- Ensure approach is inclusive, reflects and supports multiple forms of diversity
- Support school wide collaboration through formal and informal engagement with others, sharing ideas and strategies, and participating in school development efforts
- Participate in curriculum development and adoption teams, using the Common Ground Collaborative framework, when appropriate
- Plan and teach After School Activities, and lead or be involved in school events
Professional practice
- Take ownership for own professional development: set goals, take action and grow as an educator with the goal of improved student outcomes
- Engage in professional reflection based on data, in order to think about, receive input on, and make changes to own practice
- Proactively involve parents in their child’s education, including weekly communications focusing both on the class curriculum and individual progress in conceptual understanding, skills acquisition, and character development
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 | Shantou, China |
Start Date | July 2021 |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
Student Level | Early Childhood |
Monthly Salary | USD 2650 - 4000 |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
Salary & Benefits – Overseas Faculty 2021-2022
*Maximum entry point for newly hired staff **Doctorate: US$1000 stipend above Master salary. Note: The Faculty can decide the repatriation rate of salaries at the beginning of the school year and can change the decision twice more during the year. The portion of salaries to be deposited in local amount will be paid in Chinese RMB to the US equivalent with the exchange rate set on August 1st of each school year. Benefits:
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Qualifications and Requirements
Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
Education Required | Bachelor |
Major | Early Childhood Education (preferred) |
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Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Due to pandemic-related visa restrictions, we cannot support dependents (spouse or children) unless you are already located in China and holding valid visas / residency. |