4th/5th Grade Science/Math Teacher

Job Description

Employer:
Guangdong Technion-Affiliated International School (GTAIS)


Location:
Job Location
China

4th-5th Grades STEM Teacher

Overview
Teach STEM classes (Science and Math)
STEM resources: Dimensions Math-Singapore Math; FOSS Delta Science; Dash Robots: Cubelets, etc.

Teaching practice:
Provide deep, integrated learning opportunities that support the development of character, competencies, and conceptual knowledge
Incorporate active learning where students are engaged directly in analyzing problems, designing solutions, and testing ideas
Implement evidence-based best practices
Use positive approaches to student behavior management, effectively approaching student misbehaviors as learning opportunities
Ability to teach multi-age groupings using a standards-based curriculum

Schoolwide practice:
Ensure approach reflects and supports multiple forms of diversity
Support schoolwide 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

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education or related field
Valid Education license in one or more areas listed above
Minimum of three years full-time teaching

Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in a cross-curricular, integrated program, Common Core, EAL best practices
Exhibit the following leadership qualities/ characteristics:
An inclination toward innovation
A solution-oriented approach with a positive, growth mindset
Data-informed decision making
Resilience and emotional stability
Strong collaboration skills, desire to receive feedback and give input

Application Information:
Please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected] in the format of name + position.

Guangdong Technion-Affiliated International School (GTAIS)

Job Location
China

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