ESL Teacher for August 2026

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Employer:
Beijing Royal School


Location:
Job Location
China

Job Description:

I. Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Management:

-Design and deliver engaging, challenging, and inquiry-based English units aligned with the IB MYP framework.

-Create a student-centered classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a love for literature and language.

-Implement differentiated teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students with varying language backgrounds.

-Maintain a respectful, safe, and positive classroom culture that promotes effective learning.

2. Collaboration and Professional Development:

-Actively participate in departmental meetings, collaborative planning sessions, and curriculum reviews.

-Work closely with local Chinese English teachers and other expatriate staff to share best practices and develop teaching resources.

-Engage in ongoing professional development and reflect consistently on teaching practice to improve student outcomes.

3. Curriculum Development and Assessment:

-Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the MYP English curriculum.

-Design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessment tasks in line with MYP assessment principles.

-Develop unit planners, course outlines, and teaching materials.

-Take responsibility for setting, marking, and providing timely, constructive feedback on student work and assessments.

4. Home-School Communication and Student Support:

-Maintain regular, clear, and effective communication with students, parents, and school counselors.

-Provide clear feedback on student progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, and the school’s online platforms.

-Provide pastoral care and academic support, supporting the holistic development of each student.

Job Requirements

1. Education and Certification:

-Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, English Literature, Education, or a closely related field.

-A recognized TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification.

-A valid teaching credential from the candidate’s home country (e.g., PGCE, QTS, State License) is highly preferred.

2. Teaching Experience:

-A minimum of 3-5 years of successful English teaching experience.

-Experience teaching at the middle school/secondary level (ages 11-16) is preferred.

-Prior experience teaching within the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and a strong understanding of its curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment model will be a significant advantage.

-Experience in an international school setting is preferred.

3. Personal Attributes:

-Outgoing, enthusiastic, and patient with a genuine passion for teaching adolescents.

-Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, diverse team.

-Highly adaptable, responsible, and reflective practitioner.

-Innovative, student-centered, and committed to the holistic ethos of international education.

4. Professional Skills:

-High proficiency in standard educational and office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Beijing Royal School

Job Location
China

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