Position: Chinese teacher
Department: Whole school
Application deadline: 15 June 2021
Starting Date: 15 August 2021
Apply to: jing.zhang@merchiston.cn, and indicate "source from BritCham Guangdong".
MIS is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Chinese to join us in August 2021. The successful candidate ideally would be able to teach across all phases in school.
Responsibilities
Teach differentiated levels according to students’ age, ability, and language background.
Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality lessons and courses using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning.
Manage student learning through effective teaching in accordance with the department’s schemes of work and policies.
Contribute to departmental development by sharing professional learning, expertise, and skills with others in the team, through departmental training activities such as coaching and mentoring.
Update course materials based on changing curriculum plan.
Create structured, positive, and learning environment for students.
Maintain strong and positive working relationships with students, parents, and other teaching staff.
Be involved in extracurricular activities such as making contribution to after-school clubs and visits
Be a role model for students at all times and ensure all school rules and policies are maintained.
Perform reasonable duties directed by line managers and participate in school’s academic and pastoral system.
Requirements
Master’s degree or above in Chinese as a foreign language, Chinese language, and literature, Applied Linguistics, Education, etc. （211/985 university in China, QS100 university in foreign countries）
At least 5 years of Chinese teaching experience, with a proven track of record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice.
Hold a correspondent teaching qualification.
Thorough knowledge of Chinese language and culture, literature, and modern teaching methods.
Proficient spoken and written English skills; able to teach bilingually.
Provincial and municipal academic leaders, provincial and municipal class competition prize winners are preferred.
Have a good ability to use IT to support teaching and learning.
Be an active and enthusiastic member of staff in school.
Benefits: Lunch provided at school, shuttle bus from Hongshan, use of gym, and entitled summer and winter holidays
