KG Homeroom Teacher

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Contract Length: 2 years
Number of Vacancies: 3

Student Level:

• Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

• University Graduate

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
• Major: Bachelors in English Literature or any other related fields

Additional School Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Transport to schools and accommodation

Job Description:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for creating a positive educational climate for students to learn in and instructing students in grades K-5. 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 program of instruction, demonstration, and work time 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’ varying 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 in a manner that reflects 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 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.