Position Description

The science/math teacher is a member of the academic team. The teacher will deliver the MSB science/math curriculum to upper elementary students and will work alongside the other team members to fulfil the school’s vision for this aspect of the school’s curriculum.

Responsibilities

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• To plan, resource, and deliver lessons for identified classes of pupils, in accordance with School and departmental expectations and requirements;
• Establish and maintain an appropriate classroom environment;
• Assess students at the beginning of and throughout the year and group them accordingly;
• Assist in the development and extension of the current science/maths curriculum (i.e. Grade 7 curriculum development) ;
• Design and execute termly and weekly science/maths lesson plans upon approval from the Supervisor;
• Create and adapt science/maths materials and activities to supplement the current syllabus and ultimately ensure a curriculum that encompasses best practice principles;
• Monitor and evaluate students' academic progress through up-to-date records of the students’ daily work, homework and test scores ;
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior;
• Collaborate with lead teachers to ensure a unified teaching approach and understanding of students' academic and social growth;
• Assign and mark weekly science/maths homework and follow up with students, lead teachers and/or parents if work is not being completed on time ;
• Write science/maths comments for school report cards (twice a year);
• Participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences and respond to parents' questions or concerns as they arise (this process should always be documented in students’ classroom files); 
• Attend curriculum overview evenings for parents as required ;
• Take on playground and/or lunch duties as required;
• Provide support to the school community as a whole;
• Other duties, as assigned by school.

Qualifications

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• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required;
• Fully qualified teacher status (licensure and credentials for accredited program);
• English Native Speaker;
• At least three years' teaching experience in science/maths;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, students and parents;
• Skills in working with a range of students of different abilities and backgrounds;
• Open-minded, enthusiastic, and demonstrates a willingness to embrace a unique, multicultural school culture;
• Must have an interest in living and working in China and at school that strongly supports and embraces Chinese language and culture;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills;
• Ability to work well in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
• High degree of flexibility and patience;
• Sincere commitment to working collaboratively with staff and parents.

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