English Teachers (Reserve)

About Company:

Living Word Shanghai Bilingual School is an approved and accredited educational institution qualified to provide an education for grade 1-9 students in accordance with the Shanghai Educational Bureau. The school is located in Shanghai Minhang District’s Huacao Town; its location within the Hongqiao International School Community means that it is rich in International School culture.

Living Word Shanghai Bilingual School actively implements and intertwines Shanghai’s Second-phase Curriculum Reform within our American educational curriculum. Living Word Shanghai’s Bilingual Education philosophy allows students to fully challenge themselves with Shanghai’s Curriculum Reform curriculum while learning, living, and experiencing an American-style educational atmosphere. Graduates of Living Word Shanghai are internationally-minded, capable, and confident individuals ready to face challenges on a global level.

Living Word Shanghai Bilingual School believes that internationally-minded leaders are brought up from childhood. Leadership skills are developed through a holistic education, which incorporates elements of community service and social practice. We strongly believe in a mutual trust and co-operation between our school’s parents and students. Our “5+27” philosophy indicates that a combination of 5 school days with our teachers plus 2 weekend days supplemented by parents synergistically creates a more effective learning environment for students.

Living Word Shanghai Bilingual School has world-class facilities inside and outside the school. Our football field is large enough to accommodate a full-scale match and our indoor gymnasium has space for many sports such as basketball and badminton. We also have dance halls, music rooms, computer rooms, student dormitories, etc. Our team of professional foreign and bilingual teaching staff work together to ensure that each student receives enough attention in the classroom.

Living Word Shanghai Bilingual School is proud to be affiliated with the Concordia Education Group, a resource that we share with our sister school in Jackson, Wisconsin, Living Word Lutheran High School. The Concordia University System provides excellent foreign teachers and educational resources for Living Word Shanghai Bilingual School.

Responsibilities:

1. Teaching subjects: usually 2 subjects, including English subject.
2. Teaching period: 25 lessons maximum per week, and 40/45 minutes per lesson.
3. Working time: 8 working hours excluding lunch break.
4. Register and maintain Grade link system.
5. Prepare pacing colander, homework, test papers, etc. Developing English lesson plans and turning in on time.
6. Support marketing department for prepare clubs, activities, open house, Parents’meeting, etc. (2-3 times per semester).
7. Preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts.
8. Organizing and delivering classroom lectures to students.
9. Evaluating a students’ class work and assignments.
10. Recording and maintain accurate student attendance records and grades.
11. Maintaining discipline in the classroom and Creating a vibrant teaching atmosphere.
12. Arranging extracurricular activities (Club or off-campus activities).
13. Being a role model for our students both academically and professionally.

Qualifications:

1. All the foreign teachers must meet the requirements of applying for Foreigners’ Work Permit and work visa in Shanghai, China.
2. Bachelor or above, Master will be preferable.
3. At least two years’ full-time relevant subject teaching experience after graduation.
4. Must be native English speaker, Teaching certificate/ TEFL certificate will be preferable.

Benefit:

•Salary: Monthly, competitive salary based on your credentials and experience.
•Accommodation: housing allowance.
• Airfare Reimbursement.
• Support Staff: Fully bilingual support staff available to help process your visa.
• Health Insurance Provided: Yes.
• Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation. Enjoy Chinese national holidays.
•Professional Development: Ongoing professional development provided, including annual teacher in-service, and frequent professional development opportunities and soft learning.