Job Overview
More Information
- Grade Level Primary, Middle, High
- Discipline Language, Writing & Culture, Science & Engineering, Art, Law, Political Science, Education
- Address Beijing, China
Employer: Western Academy of Beijing (website)
WAB is proud of our talented, caring and professional staff and faculty. Success in any overseas teaching position depends on realizing many synergies. Teachers who are successful at WAB typically match closely with the characteristics listed below.
Basic Qualities
- Minimum two years’ experience, qualified with at least a Bachelor’s degree, and a teaching certificate where applicable
- Highly professional
- Child focused – warm, caring and supportive
- Ability to work with parents and be part of a community
- Team player – collaborative, adaptable, positive and flexible
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- General interest in Beijing and China
Professional Experience
- Experience/training in working with English as Additional Language (EAL)
- High level of IT skills and experience in integrating IT with teaching
- Experience with authentic assessment practices
- Experience in organizing school events and extracurricular activities
- Experience in coaching sporting teams and/or performing arts
- Experience in outdoor education & recreation programs
Pedagogical Profile
- IBPYP, IBMYP, IB Diploma or First Steps programs preferred
- Inquiry-based, activity-based and hands-on learning
- Using local context and environment to enhance learning
- Multi-cultural approach or experiences
- Stimulating classroom environment
- Experience in differentiating teaching techniques
Expectations
Western Academy of Beijing is a progressive school and has a dedicated community with high expectations – excellence in teaching, full involvement in the school’s development and with extracurricular activities. Candidates considering working at WAB should be prepared to meet these expectations in addition to the regular teaching load. A standard workload is outlined below:
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Related pages
- For more information about the school, please visit Western Academy of Beijing
- For more international school jobs, please visit International School Jobs in China
- For more teaching jobs in Beijing, please visit Teaching Jobs in Beijing
