P.E. and EAL Teacher

Job Overview

Location: Hefei, China

Contract: Full-time

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The International German School Hefei is looking for a dynamic and adaptable EAL Teacher who can also teach P.E. to both primary and secondary learners.

As a new school with both German-Bilingual and English-Cambridge streams, we are building an inclusive, language-sensitive environment from scratch. Our students come from German, Chinese, and Korean backgrounds, making English language learning crucial for their academic and personal growth.

This position is a unique opportunity to help create an EAL program, develop an inclusive EAL framework, and contribute to a culture of professional development and academic innovation. You will play a key role in shaping the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide EAL instruction tailored to students’ proficiency levels (Entering to Bridging).
• Teach EAL to small groups and/or through in-class support in primary and/or secondary years.
• Assess English proficiency and track student progress using EAL frameworks.
• Teach Arts, Music, P.E., or ICT within a dual-track (German national curriculum / Cambridge Curriculum) and IB framework.
• Work closely with homeroom teachers to differentiate instruction for EAL learners.
• Help develop the school’s language policy and teacher training initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification in English as an Additional Language (EAL/ESL/ELL) or equivalent.
• Additional experience teaching Arts, Music, P.E., or Science in primary and/or secondary years.
• Familiarity with WIDA or other EAL proficiency frameworks is a strong asset.
• Experience in curriculum development or a school start-up project is a plus.