🏫 Hsinchu County American School
📍Hsinchu, Taiwan
💰 Competitive Salary

Job Description:

EAL Teacher

Hsinchu County American School

careers@hcas.com.tw

QualificationsEducation: A masters in education or a related field is preferred.

This can be replaced with a bachelors and 3+ years of previous experience in a teaching capacity or related field experience.

Experience: 3+ years of teaching experience or related field experienceKnowledge and Enduring Understandings: • international education context• child development• WIDA and MAP Assessments• emotional intelligence• growth mindset• second language acquisition Skills: • speaking and writing effectively in English• effectively managing relationships and using active listening• collaborative and flexible• helpful, courteous, and friendly • organized and detail oriented• adapting to change in a fast-paced environment • following oral and written instructions• taking initiative and executing quality products for an on-time deliveryKey Responsibilities• Language Instruction: plan, prepare, and deliver EAL lessons that meet students' individual language needs (reading, writing, listening, speaking).• Curriculum Adaptation: modify and differentiate curriculum content to support English language learners (ELL) at various levels of proficiency.• Lesson Planning: design lessons using appropriate resources, incorporating language learning objectives aligned with the school’s curriculum and standards.• Assessment: assess students' English proficiency levels (both formative and summative assessments) and monitor their progress over time.• Group and One-on-One Support: provide individual or small group instruction in targeted areas of language acquisition (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, etc.).• Collaboration with Teachers: work closely with classroom teachers to plan and implement strategies that support EAL students within mainstream classes.• Co-teaching: co-plan and co-teach lessons in mainstream classrooms to provide additional language support.• Professional Development: provide training and workshops for teachers on strategies for supporting EAL students in the mainstream classroom.• Language Development Plans: develop and maintain individualized learning plans (ILPs) for EAL students, setting clear goals and tracking progress.• Language Assessments: conduct diagnostic language assessments to determine entry-level proficiency and ongoing needs.• Academic Support: provide academic support in specific content areas to help EAL students meet grade-level expectations.• Homework Assistance: help students with language-based homework tasks, supporting their understanding of the material in English.• Record Keeping: maintain accurate records of student progress, including reports and evaluations.• Report Writing: write regular progress reports and contribute to parent-teacher conferences.• Parent Communication: regularly communicate with parents to discuss their child's progress and ways to support language learning at home, responding to parent emails within 48 hours• Data Analysis: analyze data from WIDA, MAP and other school assessments and student work to inform instruction and curriculum adjustments.• Cultural Adaptation: help students adapt to the school culture and understand the cultural nuances of learning in English.• Social and Emotional Support: provide guidance and support for students adjusting to a new language environment, addressing language anxiety, and helping build confidence.• Resource Creation: develop EAL teaching materials, including worksheets, activities, and online resources tailored to different proficiency levels.• Technology Integration: use educational technology tools and software to enhance EAL teaching and learning (e.g., language learning apps, online quizzes, etc.).• School Initiatives: participate in and contribute to broader school initiatives, such as language policy development, diversity, equity, and inclusion projects. • Extra-Curricular Activities: organize or assist with extracurricular programs aimed at helping EAL students improve their English outside the classroom.• Classroom Management: handling off-task behavior and misbehavior respectfully and helping students to get back on track, repair damage caused, and develop self-discipline to prevent similar problems in the future• Student Centered Instruction: using inquiry- and/or project-based learning strategies to make connections to prior knowledge, real-life experiences, Taiwan, and/or other curricular area• School Involvement: attending and/or helping to plan/execute school and community events/tasks, including but not limited to, WASC Action Groups, community gatherings, and after-hours activities and competitions • Child Safety: ensuring that all child protection and safeguarding expectations are met• Emergencies: completing his/her role in emergency evacuations and other site safety needs• Student Supervision: supporting and supervising school activities to ensure the safety of all students