Provide ELA instructions in the Chinese Track to Middle-School students, while actively contributing to the school community through associated roles expected of a holistic professional educator in a dynamic system dedicated to honor, excellence, community, and joy.  

• Teach a minimum of 20 class periods per week  
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers on Unit planning when necessary 
• Work with  Chinese Track MS students  in an ESL classroom  as assigned for the school year  
• Work on curriculum development, which includes preparing effective, diverse lesson units based on the school’s curriculum formats using the Understanding by Design (UbD) 
• Positively collaborate with fellow  CIC staff and Chinese Track staff
• Design authentic assessments and measure their effectiveness in meeting curricular goals
• Promote our “Expected School-wide Learning Results” (ESLRs):  global citizenship, motivated learners, healthy individuals, and persons of character
• Maintain and update timely student records, including grading (homework, grade books, progress reports, report cards, student attendance, and other required documents)
• Be actively involved in (at least two) extra-curricular activities as a faculty sponsor/advisor/coach/helper/school committee member
• Actively fulfill assigned supervision duties, which could include supervising students during open computer lab times
• Able to work constructively with students who don’t yet have English proficiency
• Work closely with parents/guardians through providing feedback on progress, answering questions, and being an educational partner where possible
• Proactively meet and communicate with parents/guardians, students, and other teachers when necessary to develop interventions for students with academic, emotional/behavioral, or other needs
• Serve as a substitute teacher when needed
• Take an active role in required meetings (departmental, grade level, committees, faculty, etc.)
• Maintain neat and orderly classrooms and office workspaces
• Assist with additional duties as assigned

Successful SMIC Private School educators have... 

Passion about bringing quality education to students that includes...

• love for education
• consistently operating with a commitment to positivity, excitement, and creative problem-solving
• respect for working in a multicultural environment where multiple work styles are valued and celebrated
• being a caring contributor who brings enjoyment to the workplace

Team spirit commitment that includes..

• a can-do attitude
• respect for genuine joyful collaboration
• dedication to positive and supportive interpersonal relationship skills
• willingness to take initiative
• desire for transparency
• ability to take direction easily when needed
• willingness to make personal sacrifices for the greater school-wide good

Strong work ethic values that include...

• high standards of quality
• effective organizational skills
• being self-directed
• ability to multitask
• comfort with big picture concepts while being detail-oriented when implementing school plans  

Responsible outlook that includes...

• a sense of ownership and reliability in getting the job done correctly to the end
• ability to work under pressure with deadlines, yet also demonstrating flexibility with ease when needed

Professional Skills

Strong in the following instructional strategies for language learners:

• Use visual aids
• Use graphic organizers
• Design ELL-friendly worksheets
• Model class activities before starting
• Use cooperative learning
• Provide background knowledge for reading
• Allow sufficient response time

 

• Demonstrate strong positive commitment toward school improvement
• Demonstrate commitment to Language/History education, including innovations and best practices
• Develop and follow an established course curriculum, including designing units to support it
• Comfortable working in a school that integrates Chinese and American-style educational philosophies
• Comfortable with computers for school-related purposes, including data management, Rubicon Atlas, email, and MS Office programs
• Fluent in both spoken and written English at a professional standard
• Desire to actively engage in professional development opportunities as provided by the school or through individual initiative
• Flexible in adapting to a multi-cultural environment with school community members of many nationalities

Education and Work Experience Requirements  

• At least a bachelor’s degree in English Literature
• Native English communication skills (spoken and written)
• At least two years of ELA/ESL teaching experience in a regular school setting with good class management skills
• Eligible for a valid teaching license/certificate, TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certificate
• Evidence of current relevant professional development for Language/History teaching

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