Primary Music Teacher
Teaching duties & expectations:
- Respect the school and all those within it
- Provide quality instruction using diverse teaching and assessment approaches
- Effectively manage classrooms to promote learning
- Design & implement teaching-related documents (e.g. schemes of work, lesson plans)
- Contribute to subject curriculum development
- Participate in school academic (e.g. invigilation) and non-academic activities (e.g. field trip)
- Engage in collaborative work with Chinese and international colleagues
- Demonstrate a high level of emotional maturity and flexibility
- Participate and positively contribute to staff meetings
- Engage in professional development as both student and trainer
- Behave in a professional manner with all colleagues and students
- Fulfill professional duties in a timely manner
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to develop projects and address challenges
School facilities:
- Classrooms with Wi-Fi and smartboards
- Cafeteria with Western & Chinese food
- Dormitory for students & faculty
- Sports: soccer field, gymnasium, basketball, volleyball, tennis, squash, taekwondo, kung fu, rock climbing
- Music & dramatic arts: music classrooms, dance studios, piano classrooms, piano practice rooms, traditional Chinese instruments classrooms
- Art: dedicated art classrooms, art showrooms
- Science: dedicated science classrooms for experiments
Students:
- 700 students in September 2019 – projection of over 3,000 students after expansion
- Grades 1-8 in September 2019 – K-12 after expansion
- Vast majority of students come from the Jinhua City region and are Chinese
Teachers (September 2019):
- Over 120 Chinese and international teachers: 19 from countries such as UK, USA, Canada, Jamaica, and South Africa
Curriculum:
- Dual curriculum: Chinese National Curriculum & Cambridge
- Bilingual school: English & Chinese
- Certified Cambridge school
Benefits of living in Jinhua City:
- Authentic Chinese city that also includes modern convenience and international benefits
- Clean air and water (https://aqicn.org/city/jinhua/)
- Lower cost of living & high savings potential
- Central location in Zhejiang province
- Proximity to international cities like Hangzhou and Shanghai
- Close access to a high-speed rail network and international airports (Yiwu & Hangzhou)
- Cheap & convenient public transportation (high-speed bus) and taxi services (DiDi)
- Diversity of cultural and heritage sites
- Affordable quality healthcare providers (doctors, dentists, vets)
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 | Jinhua City, China |
| Start Date | August 2021 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Elementary, Middle School |
| Monthly Salary | USD 2400 - 3200 |
| 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 |