Elementary Lead Teacher
House of Knowledge International School (HoK)
Beijing
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 August 2019
Job overview
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Elementary Lead Teacher to join our trilingual Elementary School. The Elementary Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic and social-emotional growth and development of all children in their classroom. Our programs are divided into Kindergarten (5-6 years) and Elementary (6-11 years) age classrooms. The Elementary Lead Teacher develops partnerships with parents/caregivers to engage and encourage their participation in the program. The Elementary Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance regarding all children’s personal and school internal information and works collegially with other staff members of House of Knowledge
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Manage classroom with up to 20 children
• Plan and deliver project units based on the International Primary Curriculum (including ESL/English Language Art, Mathematics, World Studies), utilizing a broad range of appropriate techniques, strategies and materials
• Develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning objectives
• Participate in school events, extracurricular activities and in other supporting tasks as needed (e.g., proofreading of English letters, marketing activities etc.)
• Academic assessment and portfolio documentation
• Maintain partnership and effective home-school communication with parents/caregivers
• Maintain team meetings, support, guidance and be a role model for other teaching staff
• Ensure a safe, healthy, exciting, challenging and collaborative learning environment
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Elementary teacher accreditation/certification
• 2+ years of teaching experience at Elementary School
• Native-level English speaker
• Dedication to international, multicultural, visionary education and positive school culture
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as professional attitude/disposition
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom, plan, organize and implement educational activities
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of children to protect their well-being
• Intellectual agility, open-mindedness, confidence, stress resistance
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Basic IT proficiency
• Additional skills in areas such as music, sports, technology, arts and crafts are an advantage
WE OFFER
• Attractive career opportunities in a diverse and growing education group
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Continuous training opportunities in our academic program (Reggio Emilia, IEYC, IPC)
• Team responsibility
• Attractive salary and benefit package such as annual flight allowance, international health insurance, paid school holidays, free lunch and much more
• Support with visa application
• Support with finding accommodation
• Support with bank account opening
Apply now! Send your cover letter, resume and copies of qualifications to: hr@hokschools.com
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About House of Knowledge International School (HoK)
- House of Knowledge International School (HoK)
- North Gate of Quanfa Gardens, 18 Ma Quan Ying, (off Shunbai Road)
- Beijing
- 100103
- China
Welcome to House of Knowledge!
House of Knowledge began in 2007 and has grown into an expertly driven bilingual early learning centre of more than 300 children from over 15 countries. Our three modern campuses in Beijing consist of Nursery to Kindergarten at our Chaoyang campus and the recently opened Xinglong campus. The main Shunyi campus additionally includes an Elementary School teaching students from grade 1-6.
At House of Knowledge we believe that every child should experience a high quality bilingual education with caring and passionate teachers in a safe environment. By drawing on a strong Chinese and international perspective, we inspire our students to discover their surroundings through a project-based academic program, aiming to develop confident, responsible and independent personalities in a multicultural world.
With an exceptional team of highly qualified teachers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany and China, we offer a truly vibrant and enriching international work environment. We are always looking for people who want to make a difference - dynamic personalities with a strong creative will, who work independently and do not lose sight of the overall perspective of our children.
Are you ready to jump in? Join our passionate team!
Check out our website for the job descriptions and more information! www.hokschools.com
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