Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher

Job Description

Employer:
Tsinghua International School


Location:
Job Location
China

Tsinghua International School, located on the campus of Tsinghua University, is a grade 1-12 school providing a unique educational experience. The school utilizes a inquiry based, North American approach to instruction coupled with Eastern influence. The Primary school program places the student at the center of all experiences.

Position Description

We are seeking a Primary Homeroom Teacher who understands and utilizes elements of Progressive education during all phases of student engagement, instruction and classroom organization. This individual must demonstrate a willingness to work cooperatively with other staff members as well as parents. While most responsibilities are delineated below, the individual must be flexible and willing to lend a hand when and where needed.

Responsibilities

– Provide a nurturing, caring, supportive environment for students.

– Utilize inquiry methods of instruction and follow the elements of Progressive Education.

– Provide instruction in the core subjects of Reading, Writing, Math, and Social Studies.

– Begin and end each day with a class meeting incorporating the school’s Core Values into the sessions.

– Utilize “Responsive Classroom” as a tool to encourage positive social and emotional growth in each individual as well as the group.

– Work cooperatively with the “Specials” teachers (art, music, etc) to support students and to design interdisciplinary projects and/or units.

– Work with the ESL students within the regular class while maintaining an English only classroom and collaborating with the ESL teacher.

– Promote cross-cultural understanding among the students.

– Maintain a strong, positive and informative relationship with parents.

– Work supportively with the Teaching Assistant providing on site training as needed.

– Engage with the other Primary teachers as well as Secondary teachers as appropriate.

– Prepare for and participate in all parent conferences.

– Prepare narrative student evaluations (report cards) four times per year.

– Create and lead an after school club for primary students during the two after-school club cycles each year.

– Utilize The Reading and Writing Workshop for instruction in Language Arts

– Participate actively in staff meetings and committee meetings some of which are held after school. Follow and/or develop units using the “Understanding by Design” format.

– Actively engage in professional development during special sessions as well as during the normal school day.

– Occasionally cover a class for a colleague.

– Participate in all school special events that may occur in the evenings and/or on weekends.

Qualifications

– Native speaker of English

– Bachelor’s degree

– Teaching Certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, preferred

– Experience working effectively with young children

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills

– Two years experience or less if the teacher is certified.

Benefits of Working at THIS:
1. Full-time teaching assistant for primary grades
2. Three hours/week PD and planning with colleagues
3. SmartBoards in every classroom
4. 10,000 RMB/month housing allowance
5. Top-tier international health care (excludes USA)
6. Annual home-leave airfare
7. One-hour lunch daily
8. Two-year initial contract
9. Funds for individual continuing education approved by the school are available beginning year two of contract

** We cannot secure visas for candidates who are applying for a primary homeroom position that do not have a passport from the following countries, which are America, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, Canada, United Kingdom, and New Zealand – we will instantly decline any applicant who does not meet the visa requirements. **

Tsinghua International School

Job Location
China

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