About the job Elementary Homeroom Teacher
January 2025 Start - We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Elementary Homeroom Teacher to join a vibrant educational community. The successful candidate will serve as a cornerstone for the academic and social development of primary students, creating a positive and supportive learning environment. If you are a passionate educator with a strong commitment to fostering the holistic growth of young learners, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
The school, founded in 2016, is a K-12 international school located at the foot of the picturesque and historic YuQuan Mountain, Haidian District in Beijing. The campus is 200,000 square meters of beautiful gardens that integrate natural ecology, cultural heritage, and modern beauty with 140,000 square meters of green space.
The school curriculum is organized into the Elementary School, grades K-5, the Middle School, grades 6-8, and High School, grades 9-12. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Educations nine-year compulsory education program, the curriculum is built on the strength from both Chinese and western education.
For Elementary and Middle School, the school follows a bilingual program using the US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards along with the Chinese National Curriculum.
For High School, the school follows the US Common Core and College Board AP curriculum and also offers the UK IGCSE and A-Level UK programs.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four-year degree from an accredited university
- Bachelor of Education, PGCE, Teaching license: QTS, national/state teaching license/certificate or equivalent
- Three years of experience teaching in a bilingual school, international school, or government/state school
Key Responsibilities:
- Classroom Instruction:
- Plan, organize, and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons to primary students in all subject areas.
- Foster a love for learning by creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Homeroom Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for students in the homeroom class.
- Monitor and support the overall well-being, behavior, and social development of students.
- Curriculum Implementation:
- Implement the school's curriculum effectively, incorporating a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Collaborate with specialists and other homeroom teachers to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for students.
- Parent Communication:
- Establish and maintain open and effective communication with parents/guardians.
- Conduct regular parent-teacher conferences and provide updates on student progress.
- Student Assessment:
- Assess and monitor student progress through various formative and summative assessments.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
- Classroom Management:
- Create a well-organized and positive classroom environment that encourages mutual respect and active student engagement.
- Implement effective classroom management strategies to maintain a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Extracurricular Involvement:
- Participate in and support extracurricular activities, events, and school functions.
- Contribute to the school community beyond classroom responsibilities.
Remuneration & Benefits
The salary and benefits package provided is highly competitive depending on the
qualifications and experiences of the successful candidate.
- Competitive base yearly salary and promotion system $53K -$65K per year
- Paid winter and summer vacations & public holidays
- Contract fulfillment bonus
- International cover health Insurance for teachers and their dependents
- Social Insurance & Medical Insurance
- Flights to school from point of origin and relocation allowance
- Visa fees are covered by the school
- Free on-campus lodging or a generous housing allowance
- Annual flight allowance
- Meals: 3 meals free for school days.
- Education for dependents (5-18 years)
- Professional development opportunities
- Rich staff activities, clubs. Excellent on-campus facilities including gym, swimming
pool, tennis court, golf driving and putting ranges, etc.
We Are Proud to Offer
- A passionate and highly talented team with a commitment to inspirational teaching.
- A fully supportive and effective governing body that is committed to furthering your
professional development.
- A beautiful school with excellent facilities including all kinds of sports venues.
- A strongly competitive salary and benefits package.