Job Description
Employer: Western Academy of Beijing
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Grade Level
Primary, Middle, High
Discipline
Language, Writing & Culture, Science & Engineering, Art, Law, Political Science, Education
Address
Beijing, China
WAB is proud of our talented, caring and professional staff and faculty. Success in any overseas teaching position depends on realizing many synergies. Teachers who are successful at WAB typically match closely with the characteristics listed below. All job openings
Job Openings
Specialized Teaching Assistant
2025-2026 MS Faculty
MS MYP Physical & Health Education
MS MYP Visual Art
Admin
Assistant to Engineering Manager 工程部经理助理
Delegate Experience Coordinator
Executive Assistant to Director of Innovation in Learning & Teaching & Head of School
Library Technician
ES TA
Early Intervention Teaching Assistant
HS TA
HS EAL Teaching Assistant (Tier one)
HS Learning Support Teaching Assistant (Tier one)
MS TA
MS Teaching Assistant
SUB Pool
ES Sub Teaching Assistant
SUB Teachers (in Beijing)
Basic Qualities
Minimum two years’ experience, qualified with at least a Bachelor’s degree, and a teaching certificate where applicable
Highly professional
Child focused – warm, caring and supportive
Ability to work with parents and be part of a community
Team player – collaborative, adaptable, positive and flexible
Commitment to ongoing professional development
General interest in Beijing and China
Professional Experience
Experience/training in working with English as Additional Language (EAL)
High level of IT skills and experience in integrating IT with teaching
Experience with authentic assessment practices
Experience in organizing school events and extracurricular activities
Experience in coaching sporting teams and/or performing arts
Experience in outdoor education & recreation programs
Pedagogical Profile
IBPYP, IBMYP, IB Diploma or First Steps programs preferred
Inquiry-based, activity-based and hands-on learning
Using local context and environment to enhance learning
Multi-cultural approach or experiences
Stimulating classroom environment
Experience in differentiating teaching techniques
Expectations
Western Academy of Beijing is a progressive school and has a dedicated community with high expectations – excellence in teaching, full involvement in the school’s development and with extracurricular activities. Candidates considering working at WAB should be prepared to meet these expectations in addition to the regular teaching load. A standard workload is outlined below:
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