Position Description

• The teacher will guide the student academically, socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner that fosters the overall development and well-being of each individual.
• The teacher will establish a strong and mutually supportive relationship with his/her Chinese co-teacher to form an effective teaching team.
• The teacher’s goal is to create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment in which the child becomes a proactive learner.
• The teacher shall also maintain a positive and caring environment, to provide sensitive support to each child and to challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential in each developmental area.

Responsibilities

• To refine and execute the school curriculum in cooperation with your colleagues and academic team.
• To create concrete and supportive learning tools as required to deliver your program to the highest of standard.
• To prepare and maintain an orderly environment in which the furnishings and materials are complete, appealing and appropriate to the needs of the group. 
• To attend all staff meetings including monthly team planning meetings.
• To create weekly and daily lesson plans which will outline the goals, content and support resources to be undertaken in your daily work with your pupils.
• To maintain current and accurate records of classroom attendance, children’s daily progress, attainment and achievement, through anecdotes, collections of children’s work for portfolio and individual assessment. 
• To monitor and liaise with all specialist teachers regarding the students’ progress.
• To compile this knowledge in written format for the purpose of writing progress reports as set out by the school.
• To conduct parent conferences and report verbally to parents regarding the progress of their child as set out by the school.
• To attend and participate in all school wide functions, professional development workshops, Parent Orientation and Parent Education evenings. 
• To maintain discipline and manage your classroom in the manner set out by the school handbook, with absolute and utter total respect for the child at all times.  
• To undertake other supervisory duties such as in the playground and lunchroom as set out by the school.
• To participate in any in-service education programs conducted by the school each year.
• To participate in the observation of other classrooms, attend seminars and advanced coursework where possible.
• To lead one after school activity per term each year at no additional compensation.

Qualifications

• Native English Speaker: USA, CANADA, UK, SOUTH AFRICA or AUSTRALIA , effective communicator
• Montessori qualifications or related Montessori experience would be valued. Montessori training will be provided if necessary.
• Early childhood education/elementary teaching certification from North America, Australia/New Zealand, South Africa, or United Kingdom
• BA degree with 5+ years teaching experience at least
• Enthusiastic, outgoing nature
• Ability to embrace a team teaching concept
• Ability to work in a team
• Enthusiasm for new cultures and experiences
• Creative problem solving skills
• Flexibility

Salary is commensurate with experience.  Benefits package includes a monthly housing allowance, annual air ticket allowance.  Worldwide Medical Health Insurance is included, excluding USA coverage.  School will sponsor a “Z” visa for successful candidates.  All international and local holidays with pay.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and your resume to Daphne Deng at daphnedeng@msb.edu.cn