Teacher of Primary and Middle School Chinese (Part-Time)

UWCSEA has an opportunity for a one-year part-time position from August 2024 to June 2025 at its East Campus for a Teacher of Chinese (Part-Time). The appointee will teach Primary and/or Middle School Chinese and must be experienced in teaching Chinese to this age group. There is a possibility of a Middle School or Primary School coordinator role for the right candidate.

Please note that to apply for this role, you must have an internationally recognised qualification and reside in Singapore. You must also be readily available from August 2024.

Main Responsibilities

• Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Chinese and broader Middle and/ or High School teams.
• Teachers should construct learning experiences that challenge students, support the diversity of learners in each classroom, and demonstrate a strong commitment to concept-based teaching and learning.
• Teachers should ensure assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant, and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.
• Teachers should demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social, and emotional dimensions of learning.
• Teachers should keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.

Expectations & Standards

• Follow the UWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Teach in line with the UWCSEA Teacher Standards

Person Specifications

• A good degree and a recognized teaching qualification or certification are expected.
• The ability to engage with students and engender enthusiasm for learning is a prerequisite for teaching at UWCSEA.
• Applicants should be enthusiastic about teaching within a multi-cultural environment. The flexibility of approach and a collaborative style is essential.
• Teachers should be willing and eager to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service
• Academic expectations include enthusiastic participation in Professional Learning
• Pastoral expectations include the leadership of a tutor group unless the teacher is exempted due to other responsibilities.
• On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Services.
• The College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in the curricular Outdoor Education experiences which are relevant to their students and will also occasionally volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
• Experience in teaching Chinese language and literature is preferable.

Application

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.