🏫 International School of Beijing
📍Beijing, China
💰 Competitive Salary

Job Description:

Employer:
International School of Beijing

Location:
Job Location
China

JOB TITLE: English as an Additional Language Teacher
SCHOOL / DEPT: High School
REPORTS TO: Divisional Principal / Director of Student Support Services
SALARY SCALE: Faculty Scale
CONTRACT DAYS: 189
AT ISB, WE BELONG
ISB is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel they belong, are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace diversity as a source of strength and are enriched through our differences. We are committed to equitable treatment for all, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, background, identity, orientation, or ability.
We seek employees who are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging, ensuring that everyone at ISB feels safe, respected, and treated fairly.=
OUR MISSION
We are an inspiring international community in Beijing where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore.JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:
The EAL teacher teaches multilingual learners using current and research-based practices. This position is highly collaborative, requiring co-planning, co-teaching, co-assessing, and co-reporting with homeroom and subject teachers in order to ensure students learn the grade level content in English. The EAL teacher is a leader of adult learning, increasing homeroom and subject teacher capacity to implement language scaffolds and strategies and parent understanding of language development.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:
· Collaborate with homeroom and subject teachers to co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, and co-report
· Effectively teach and support multilingual learners using a variety of service delivery options (i.e. small group, individual instruction, co-teaching, consultations, etc.)
· Use an asset-based approach (i.e. WIDA Can Do Statements) when teaching multilingual learners and collaborating with homeroom and subject teachers
· Progress monitor and report on students’ language growth in the areas of Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening in accordance with WIDA and ISB’s assessment and reporting practices
· Collaborate with homeroom and subject teachers, through the lens of language acquisition, in the development of units and lessons; and plan effective instruction and assessment for EAL classes
· Effectively use technology to enhance student learning and access to the grade level curriculum
· Lead adult learning for parents and teachers by providing professional learning opportunities in the area of English language development and effective use of translanguaging
· Where appropriate, provide collaborative and professional supervision of instruction assistants, including the design of lesson plans, participation in regular planning, and teaching necessary instruction and assessment skills
· Recognize and celebrate the value of students’ home language and culture with the aim of promoting agency, social emotional well-being, and language development
· Keep up-to-date on developments in the field of English learning through professional reading and development opportunities
· Assist in the Admissions process by reading files, assessing language proficiency, and making program/ support recommendations
· Participate in parent/teacher/student conferences to the same extent, and more where needed, as homeroom and subject teachers
· Respect confidentiality of all information about students and their families
· Participate in co-curricular activities and/ or school section committees
· Perform any other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree in and/or specialization in teaching English language learners required; Master’s degree preferred
· Current teaching credentials and minimum three years successful English as an Additional Language (EAL) teaching experience
· Experience teaching in an international school setting preferred
· A demonstrated working knowledge of current EAL instruction and assessment practices
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in English, both written and oral
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
· Proven and sustained growth mindset and asset-based approach to teaching multilingual learning
· Dedication to the ISB Vision, Mission and Core Values
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Cover Letter
· CV
· Teaching video: Applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare a teaching video that showcases instructional abilities in their subject area. (Please note that if selected for an interview, we may request the video at a later stage.)
· References: We require the contact information for three confidential references, including a current direct supervisor and one other direct supervisor from previous employment.
International School of Beijing
Job Location
China


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