Duties and Responsibilities:

Key areas of responsibility

• The ESL teacher will provide curriculum support

• A familiarity with the Cambridge curriculum as it pertains to the ESL Teacher’s assignment.

• Ability to assist students with the completion of assigned tasks and classwork.

• The ability to adapt and differentiate materials in collaboration with the teacher.

• Under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher, instructional support is provided to individuals and small groups of students.

• Assist in implementing instructional plans and provide support and supervision while the teacher is engaged with others.

• Assist in monitoring student progress towards set learning goals and provide feedback, guidance and reinforce taught concepts where necessary.

Social and behavioural support

• The ESL teacher will provide social and behavioural support, evidenced by fostering a respectful, positive, safe, student-centred environment that is conducive to learning.

• Assist and guide students by demonstrating appropriate support, patience, kindness and caring.

• Develop students’ self-esteem and positive self-concept.

• Assisting with safe transitions and supervision of students.

• Supervise, observe and encourage positive student behaviour in a developmentally appropriate way and in keeping with the values of our school.

• Supervise students during field trips and at school assemblies

• Assist with duties as required

• Dialogue with the teacher regarding student academic progress and behaviour

• Confer with the teacher when necessary, regarding student needs

• Alert the teacher to any specific student concerns as they arise.

Requirements:

Qualification and Experience

• Master’s degree or above in an ESL-related subject.

• PGCE (with QTS preferable)/PGCEi or an equivalent teaching license from home country.

• Minimum of 2 years of recent successful teaching experience, preferably in an international school.

• Strong English and Chinese Skills - other languages spoken are a bonus.

• Strong organisational skills.

• A lifelong learner who is willing to learn and use basic teaching methods, techniques, and procedures in the classroom.

Competencies

• Culturally competent and able to work with culturally diverse staff and students in a bilingual and multilingual setting.

• An effective communicator.

• Motivated and energetic.

• A strong sense of accountability for student success.