English Teacher

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Contract Length: 1 year
Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

• Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

• University Graduate, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
• Major: Education

Additional School Requirements:

SOFT SKILLS:

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
• Ability to analyze data and recommend effective solutions
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Ability to effectively assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, leadership team, and stakeholders.

Job Benefits:

• Tax Free Salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Tution Fee Discount
• Transportation from the school accomodation to the school

Job Description:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for creating a positive educational climate for students to learn and develop. Creates lesson plans and assessments, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students on subjects such as language arts, science, social studies, civics, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, conduct, and assess activities for a balanced instruction, demonstration, and work time program that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, investigate, and develop their learning in a dynamic environment.
• Develop, create, and adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ needs and interests.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Create interactive, dynamic lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year according to the pacing of the lessons delivered.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Implement the school’s curriculum to reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by school policies and administrative regulations (including but not limited to grading papers, maintaining grade books, portfolios, etc.).
• Prepare students for later grades and university by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.