JOB DESCRIPTION
- Manage a lively, enthusiastic, orderly and safe learning environment.
- Deliver the Chinese curriculum to assigned classes in accordance with the School’s timetable.
- Differentiate lessons according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.
- Promote independent learning by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.
- Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures.
- Assess and develop the Chinese curriculum in the school
- Plan and deliver schemes of work, including the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject, and of different students.
- Keep abreast of current developments in Chinese language education and to adapt the curriculum content and methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.
- Identifying appropriate resources within the limits of the school budget.
- Ensure health and safety policies are followed within the Chinese classrooms.
- Ensure that the Chinese classrooms present stimulating environments, which help to influence students’ attitudes positively towards the subject.
- Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed and that homework is in line with school policy.
- Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy.
- Use information gained from assessment, recording and reporting procedures to generate further improvement in student achievement.
- When required, take on a form tutor role in the Senior School and fulfill the responsibilities of that position.
- Follow the School’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence and visits.
- Contribute to co-curricular activities that broaden students’ experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.
- Promote the study of Chinese amongst students and parents.
- Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature.
- Maintain appropriate links with teaching colleagues in all sections of the school and foster cross-curricular links where appropriate.
- Liaise with members of the Inclusive Education Team with regard to individual students, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
- Develop effective links with the wider community, in order to extend the study of Chinese and enhance teaching and learning.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent
- Teachers Certificates, Diplomas or other Teacher Accreditation courses and certification are required if the applicant’s degree is not in Education;
- At least 2 – 5 years relevant professional teaching experience in education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work well independently as well as within a team
- Fluent in Mandarin, with good oral and written English skills;
- Strong Chinese literary and writing skills is required
- Have passion in education career, with dedication, love and patience for children
ABOUT ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP
EtonHouse emphasises child-led learning, fostering happiness, engagement, open-mindedness, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning. Our inquiry-based pedagogy, established 30 years ago, has made us a leader in education, offering a comprehensive K-12 pathway from Infant Care to High School in Singapore and 9 other countries. The group also manage E-Bridge, part of Singapore’s Anchor Operator Scheme for affordable Pre-Schools, and Middleton International School, an affordable through-train international school.
Founded in 199