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Primary/Middle and High School ESL Teacher

We are currently looking for caring and energetic native English-speaking ESL teacher to join our faculty to teach middle and high school students. If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and care to your students, work collaboratively, and want to learn and grow, we want you to be a part of our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach content and English Language Arts skills in grades 6-12 using the performance standards of the International Baccalaureate Program
  • Develop weekly lesson plans and curriculum maps in conjunction with their grade level and ESL colleagues
  • Evaluate academic and social growth of students (pre-post assessments), analyze data, prepare reports, keep appropriate records as necessary
  • Create and maintain documents and files for individual students
  • Evaluate each student’s ESL progress on an individual basis
  • Identify student’s ESL needs and cooperate with other professional staff members to address issues
  • Communicate with homeroom teachers, parents and school admin on student progress.
  • Participate in staff meetings and support student activities
  • Teach through a student centered, inquiry-based creative approach
  • Develop a multicultural learning community that emphasizes respect for diversity
Posted: March 2019
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LocationTaicang (Suburb of Shanghai), China
Start DateAugust 2019
Contract Length1 Year
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, College/University Faculty
Student LevelElementary, Middle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 3000 - 4500
Number of Vacancies8

Job Benefits

  • Supportive HR staff and Academic team
  • Attentive visa and transition support
  • A school committed to teacher growth and development
  • Above industry average monthly salary
  • Housing allowance with relocation support
  • Medial insurance
  • Flight Allowance
  • Paid holidays
  • Year-end performance bonus

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements
  • Passion for teaching students English as a second language
  • Familiarity or experience with the International Baccalaureate program
  • Familiarity with inquiry-based teaching and Responsive Classroom
  • Teaching certification or license a plus
  • At least 2 years previous ESL teaching experience
  • Understanding and proficiency in relevant technology
  • Knowledge of current ESL educational and instructional methodologies