PreschoolKindergarten Teacher

Our School:

Founded in 1996, the Shanghai Singapore International School aims to develop each student

into a responsible global citizen, with a strong sense of character preparing them for success in

any life or career path they may choose. Our philosophy, vision, and mission are to educate

students in an environment that will not only equip them with a high level of content skills and

information but also help them to learn the behaviors associated with the global citizenry and

the concept of being humanitarians and caring individuals.

Purpose:

To provide classroom instruction to preschool students following the school curriculum. To

perform the role of Form or Co-form teacher to ensure students well-being. Perform the duties

expected of a teacher in the school and engage actively as part of the faculty team.

Reports to:

Preschool Principal and Head of School

Key Accountabilities:

a) Develop a lifelong love and appreciation for learning in preschool students.

b) Instruct students in a classroom setting according to the curriculum and scheme of work of

the subject team.

c) Perform formative and summative assessments and contribute to the development of

assessment strategies and arrangements for the subject team.

d) Engage in and support the organization of school events.

e) Maintain a high standard of student achievement.

f) Work collaboratively with the subject team in the development and enhancement of

curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching and learning.

g) Maintains a running record of student progress and completes term reports on student

achievement.

h) Ensure student development, safety, and wellness by contributing to and following student

development policies and procedures.

i) Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Preschool Principal and/or the Head of

School.

Requirements

a) Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in international pedagogy and

innovation. Successful teaching experience. Recent training and/or experience in the

current curriculum.

b) Experience as a Teacher in international schools

c) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with

students, parents, teachers, and others.

d) Relevant university credentials in an academic field. A leadership postgraduate degree is

highly desirable. Secondary license or certification for teaching the subject.

e) Work experience with other cultures and nationalities within an international education

environment. Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners.

f) Proven ability to bring about and support change. A positive attitude. Willingness to

collaborate regularly with colleagues in a positive, constructive manner. Ability to participate

in and establish collaborative structures. Proven ability to develop successful academic

programs.

g) Willingness to moderate assignments at all levels to ensure collective understanding of

achievement. Willingness to reinforce our School Mission and I-4C values.

h) Ability to use learning data to explore and improve teaching and learning practices. Ability

to engage students in learning activities using a variety of current technologies and online

platforms.

Benefits

• A Competitive Salary paid in RMB plus re-signing incentives
  
• A two-year contract (renewable by mutual agreement)
  
• Annual flights to and from your point of origin
  
• Tuition Fee waiver for two dependent children per teaching family
  
• On-campus Accommodation (depending on vacancy) or Housing Allowance 9K
  
• Moving Allowance
  
• Accident / Medical Insurance
  
• Dependent s Subsidy Allowance
  
• Paid Vacation
  
• School Bus Service to and from school at designated pick-up points
  
• Lunch during school days
  
• Laptop Subsidy
  
• Mobile Phone Allowance
  
• Continuing Professional Development
  

Ready for a new challenge Flexible and dynamic Enthusiastic and conscientious Demonstrated knowledge and at least two (2) years experience in teaching senior mathematics VCE (or Australian equivalent) Mathematics Methods, Specialist Maths and/or Further Mathematic experience preferred and/or Experience in IB Diploma Mathematics SL and/or HL, IGCSE Mathematics and A-Levels Ability to live within a foreign country for an extended period Eligible to be granted a work visa for China Ability to form a rapport with students and build collaborative working relationships Good verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills Bilingual Mandarin/English an advantage but not neccessary Sensitivity to the requirements of working in an international setting with a number of non-English speaking families and colleagues