SMICID: MS G8 Language Arts Teacher

Start date:
August, 2026

Posted: today

Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:2 years
Work Type:On-site
Apply By:30 April, 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Contract Length
2 years
Work Type
On-site
Apply By
30 April, 2026
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Job Description

MS English Language Arts Teacher Duties

  • Work with students in grades 6-8, as assigned for the school year; teaching assignments take into consideration a teacher’s area of interest
  • Strong commitment to middle grades educational philosophy as supported by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
  • Carry out the ongoing development of the school’s MS language arts curriculum following the Understanding by Design (UbD) concepts
  • Prepare effective and diverse classroom lessons to implement the school’s language arts curriculum following the school’s accepted methods
  • Design authentic subject assessments and measure their effectiveness in meeting curricular goals
  • Differentiate lesson plans to meet the needs of both struggling and advanced students.
  • Lead an enhancement and or enrichment for middle school students that need specialized support during EEE (Enhancement, Exploration, Enrichment)
  • Help direct and coordinate student participation projects for special events during the school year, including (but not limited to) Humanities Symposium, English Week, and other school events
  • Helping to maintain and care for the MS language arts supplies and equipment, including inventorying those items
  • Helping to care for assigned classrooms
  • Helping train and guide students to follow proper safety procedures
  • Collaborate with grade-level team to plan, teach, and assess interdisciplinary units
  • Comfortable working with advanced motivated students who have strong academic backgrounds
  • Support the work of grade-level initiatives, including sponsored student clubs/activities


For more information, please refer to the attached job description.

Here is additional information about our International Division for your reference:

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
English, Reading/Literacy
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 8

Job Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Relocation Assistance
Housing Support
Professional Development
Travel Benefits
Benefit Details:

Moving Allowance:

  • For candidates who live abroad when hired.
  • RMB 7,000 for single employees. RMB 14,000 for married employees.
  • $100 (USD) excess baggage reimbursement per employee ($250 per married teaching couple with dependents).
  • For candidates who live in mainland China when hired. RMB 3,000 for single employees. RMB 6,000 for married employees.


Reoccurring Flights/Transportation:

  • Full-time employees are eligible for a home visit/travel subsidy for each full year of employment. In the event of partial-year employment, the subsidy payment will be made only during the months in which the employee is on the payroll.


Medical Insurance:

  • SMIC offers comprehensive medical insurance coverage for all employees, both domestic and international, with minimal premium contributions from employees.
  • Dependents, including spouses and children under 21, can be covered with a modest additional premium under the same plan. The employee co-payment for both premiums and treatment expenses is highly competitive, and the cap on medical expense coverage is approximately RMB 5 million annually.


Other Insurances:

  • A range of insurance products for our foreign employee clients, including term life, critical illness, accidental death, and dismemberment coverage, are provided to every foreign employee.


Tuition for Dependents:

  • For foreign employees, up to 2 dependents receive a tuition benefit that covers 80% of the annual tuition.
  • Uniforms, transportation, meals, and textbooks are not covered.


Bonus:

  • Performance-based annual bonus starting after the first full year of service.
  • Teacher incentive allowance is also available.

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of full-time employment teaching secondary English.
  • Possess a valid teaching license/certificate.
  • Other visa requirements as outlined by Chinese laws and regulations.

About Shanghai SMIC Private School

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Shanghai SMIC Private School

Qing Tong Lu, Pu Dong Xin Qu, China, 201203

Shanghai SMIC Private School is a highly academic, international school-style private school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and recognized by the Shanghai Education Bureau.

The SMIC-International Division offers an American-style curriculum (in English) based on US standards. Among our distinguishing features, we provide a phenomenally successful and diverse AP program (97% of our students score three or higher on average) and a uniquely successful Chinese language program with fantastic student achievement results. With 723 graduates since 2006, 100% of our high school graduates have been accepted to international colleges and universities or have gone to compulsory military service in their countries. The colleges and universities included 34 of the top 100 elite institutions in the world, such as Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth, Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Brown, New York University, Rice, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College of London, University College London, McGill, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Johns Hopkins.

We're not only about academics, though, as we have many extra-curricular program options as well, including nine different award-winning sports programs and 60 after-school clubs for students to join. Whether SMIC Private School students pursue academics, sports, or other extra-curricular activities, our staff and active school community encourage their efforts to aim for excellence while retaining a strong sense of honor, community, and joy.

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

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SMICID: MS G8 Language Arts Teacher

Shanghai, China
Start date: August, 2026
Posted today
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:2 years
Work Type:On-site
Apply By:30 April, 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Contract Length
2 years
Work Type
On-site
Apply By
30 April, 2026
Close Icon

Job Description

MS English Language Arts Teacher Duties

  • Work with students in grades 6-8, as assigned for the school year; teaching assignments take into consideration a teacher’s area of interest
  • Strong commitment to middle grades educational philosophy as supported by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
  • Carry out the ongoing development of the school’s MS language arts curriculum following the Understanding by Design (UbD) concepts
  • Prepare effective and diverse classroom lessons to implement the school’s language arts curriculum following the school’s accepted methods
  • Design authentic subject assessments and measure their effectiveness in meeting curricular goals
  • Differentiate lesson plans to meet the needs of both struggling and advanced students.
  • Lead an enhancement and or enrichment for middle school students that need specialized support during EEE (Enhancement, Exploration, Enrichment)
  • Help direct and coordinate student participation projects for special events during the school year, including (but not limited to) Humanities Symposium, English Week, and other school events
  • Helping to maintain and care for the MS language arts supplies and equipment, including inventorying those items
  • Helping to care for assigned classrooms
  • Helping train and guide students to follow proper safety procedures
  • Collaborate with grade-level team to plan, teach, and assess interdisciplinary units
  • Comfortable working with advanced motivated students who have strong academic backgrounds
  • Support the work of grade-level initiatives, including sponsored student clubs/activities


For more information, please refer to the attached job description.

Here is additional information about our International Division for your reference:

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
English, Reading/Literacy
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 8

Job Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Relocation Assistance
Housing Support
Professional Development
Travel Benefits
Benefit Details:

Moving Allowance:

  • For candidates who live abroad when hired.
  • RMB 7,000 for single employees. RMB 14,000 for married employees.
  • $100 (USD) excess baggage reimbursement per employee ($250 per married teaching couple with dependents).
  • For candidates who live in mainland China when hired. RMB 3,000 for single employees. RMB 6,000 for married employees.


Reoccurring Flights/Transportation:

  • Full-time employees are eligible for a home visit/travel subsidy for each full year of employment. In the event of partial-year employment, the subsidy payment will be made only during the months in which the employee is on the payroll.


Medical Insurance:

  • SMIC offers comprehensive medical insurance coverage for all employees, both domestic and international, with minimal premium contributions from employees.
  • Dependents, including spouses and children under 21, can be covered with a modest additional premium under the same plan. The employee co-payment for both premiums and treatment expenses is highly competitive, and the cap on medical expense coverage is approximately RMB 5 million annually.


Other Insurances:

  • A range of insurance products for our foreign employee clients, including term life, critical illness, accidental death, and dismemberment coverage, are provided to every foreign employee.


Tuition for Dependents:

  • For foreign employees, up to 2 dependents receive a tuition benefit that covers 80% of the annual tuition.
  • Uniforms, transportation, meals, and textbooks are not covered.


Bonus:

  • Performance-based annual bonus starting after the first full year of service.
  • Teacher incentive allowance is also available.

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of full-time employment teaching secondary English.
  • Possess a valid teaching license/certificate.
  • Other visa requirements as outlined by Chinese laws and regulations.

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

About Shanghai SMIC Private School

School image
Shanghai SMIC Private School

Qing Tong Lu, Pu Dong Xin Qu, China, 201203

Shanghai SMIC Private School is a highly academic, international school-style private school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and recognized by the Shanghai Education Bureau.

The SMIC-International Division offers an American-style curriculum (in English) based on US standards. Among our distinguishing features, we provide a phenomenally successful and diverse AP program (97% of our students score three or higher on average) and a uniquely successful Chinese language program with fantastic student achievement results. With 723 graduates since 2006, 100% of our high school graduates have been accepted to international colleges and universities or have gone to compulsory military service in their countries. The colleges and universities included 34 of the top 100 elite institutions in the world, such as Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth, Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Brown, New York University, Rice, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College of London, University College London, McGill, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Johns Hopkins.

We're not only about academics, though, as we have many extra-curricular program options as well, including nine different award-winning sports programs and 60 after-school clubs for students to join. Whether SMIC Private School students pursue academics, sports, or other extra-curricular activities, our staff and active school community encourage their efforts to aim for excellence while retaining a strong sense of honor, community, and joy.