Social Studies Teacher

Start Date : August 1, 2024 General Teacher Job Description/Duties:
The Teacher will perform all duties associated with his/her position at such times and places as the School Director and Principal may direct. The School Director and Principal will determine the Teacher’s specific duties through reasonable reference to the School’s needs and the Teacher’s qualifications and experience.

• To support the philosophy and pedagogical approach used by the School and to become thoroughly familiar with the curriculum associated with each teaching assignment;
• To work and plan collaboratively with colleagues in the development of course outlines and curriculum units and to remain open-minded and be prepared to negotiate and compromise in order to reach desired group outcomes;
• To develop and maintain a written outline for each course/subject/unit being taught including teaching strategies in accordance with the School’s philosophy;
• To develop and maintain daily lesson plans;
• To shape instruction appropriately so that it effectively motivates, inspires and challenges students;
• To demonstrate variety and flexibility with teaching strategies in order to address individual student needs and learning styles;
• To use a rich array of assessment tools and strategies that are aligned with the curriculum plan and pedagogical approach;
• To evaluate all assessments in a timely manner and to provide constructive oral and/or written feedback to students;
• To maintain detailed and accurate assessment records and to prepare progress reports on each student at regular intervals as specified by the Principal;
• To assume a shared responsibility for pastoral care and the social and emotional welfare of students in the School;
• To maintain and develop computer and technology skills for administrative and educational purposes appropriate to the curriculum needs of the students for whom the Teacher is accountable.
• To attend and contribute to all scheduled staff meetings and professional development activities;
• To participate in the Orientation Program that precedes the start of the school year;
• To communicate regularly with parents and to prepare for and attend all scheduled parent-teacher conferences;
• To perform supervision duties as assigned by the Principal at places such as the School’s playgrounds, hallways, cafeteria;
• To develop, organize and lead extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, those found in the realm of athletics, arts, leadership, service, cultural and clubs, and to provide academic help to his/her students after school as needed.
• To accompany and supervise students on planned overnight educational visits and excursions;
• To participate in or observe activities organized to benefit students, parents and colleagues of the School;
• To demonstrate commitment to professional development both within and outside the School;

Required and Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum and teaching qualification/appropriate certification
• Previous teaching experience (preferably at an international school) with demonstrated strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Common Core, other American curriculum standards, and/or IBDP as needed
• For elementary/middle classroom positions, experience with and/or knowledge of the following practices, programs or pedagogical approaches: STEAM Focus; Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP); Eureka Math (EngageNY); concept and inquiry-based; standards-based assessment; technology integration; Atlas Rubicon; PowerSchool; MAP
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A positive, caring, community-minded team player with a passion for teaching

Compensation and Benefits:
American School Hong Kong offers an initial contract term of two years (renewable). The salary and benefits package will be competitive within Asia. Benefits include a gratuity upon successful completion of the contract, housing allowance, relocation allowance, medical insurance, tuition subsidy for dependent children, and a professional development allowance.

Application Procedure:
Please submit the following documents in a single PDF file and click " APPLY NOW ".

• Cover Letter 
• Current CV 
• Contact details of three references

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