Supply English Teacher (Primary)

Dalton School Hong Kong; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 420.000 - 620.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Dalton School Hong Kong is seeking a Supply English Homeroom Teacher to join our Primary Faculty. You will lead a language-rich classroom, support emergent English language learners, and deliver literacy instruction aligned with EAL best practices.

The role requires collaboration with Co-Teachers and EAL specialists, use of WIDA frameworks, and a commitment to inquiry-based, student-centered learning within our dual-language community.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Primary/Elementary Education, English, or a related field.
• Valid Teaching Qualification/License.
• Recognized TEFL / TESOL / EAL qualification (strongly preferred).
• Proven experience as a Primary Homeroom Teacher, ideally within an international or progressive school environment.
• Demonstrated track record of supporting emergent English language learners within a mainstream primary setting.
• Familiarity with WIDA or similar English language proficiency frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Homeroom Leadership: Lead daily homeroom routines, pastoral care, and positive classroom culture in alignment with Dalton values.
• Literacy & EAL Instruction: Deliver engaging, high-quality English literacy lessons, embedding targeted EAL strategies to boost language acquisition.
• Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct formative/summative literacy assessments and lead WIDA evaluations to track progress, inform teaching, and set tailored learning goals.
• Curriculum Design & Collaboration: Adapt and scaffold English learning materials to make core content accessible to emergent language learners; collaborate with Co-Teachers, EAL specialists, and Subject Heads.
• Parent Engagement: Maintain proactive, transparent, and culturally sensitive communication with families (including Mandarin-speaking parents) regarding student progress and social-emotional growth.
• Community Life: Contribute actively to school events, student admissions assessments, and extra-curricular activities.

Conhecimentos

Cross-cultural communication

Classroom management

Inquiry-based learning

Student-centered learning

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Primary/Elementary Education

Master’s degree preferred

Ferramentas

WIDA

Descrição da vaga

Dalton School Hong Kong is a progressive, child-centered school dedicated to fostering dual-language proficiency, inquiry-based learning, and global agency. We empower students to become independent thinkers and compassionate leaders through a rich, tailored educational experience.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an inspiring, dedicated, and skilled Supply English Homeroom Teacher to join our Primary Faculty.

In this role, you will lead a primary homeroom, cultivating a warm, language-rich, and inquiry-driven classroom environment. As our vibrant student community includes emergent English language learners, we are looking for a homeroom educator who brings a strong background in literacy instruction alongside deep expertise in EAL pedagogy.

If you are passionate about scaffolded literacy, student agency, and helping non-native English speakers thrive academically and socially, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Homeroom Leadership: Lead daily homeroom routines, pastoral care, and positive classroom culture in alignment with Dalton values.

Literacy & EAL Instruction: Deliver engaging, high-quality English literacy lessons, embedding targeted EAL strategies (push-in, differentiation, and small-group support) to boost language acquisition.

Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct formative/summative literacy assessments and lead WIDA evaluations to track progress, inform teaching, and set tailored learning goals.

Curriculum Design & Collaboration: Adapt and scaffold English learning materials to make core content accessible to emergent language learners; collaborate closely with Co-Teachers, EAL specialists, and Subject Heads.

Parent Engagement: Maintain proactive, transparent, and culturally sensitive communication with families (including Mandarin-speaking parents) regarding student progress and social-emotional growth.

Community Life: Contribute actively to school events, student admissions assessments, and extra-curricular activities.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Primary/Elementary Education, English, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Valid Teaching Qualification/License.

Recognized TEFL / TESOL / EAL qualification (strongly preferred).

Experience:

Proven experience as a Primary Homeroom Teacher, ideally within an international or progressive school environment.

Demonstrated track record of supporting emergent English language learners within a mainstream primary setting.

Familiarity with WIDA or similar English language proficiency frameworks.

Skills: Excellent cross-cultural communication, strong classroom management, and a passion for inquiry-based, student-centered learning.

Dalton School Hong Kong is a child-centered, dual-language community of global-minded learners and thinkers. We are confident, creative and adaptable, embrace differences, change and challenges. We are happily engaged, self-motivated, resilient and independent.

We have a deep sense of responsibility and seek to contribute to the world with dedication, respect and compassion. Everyone in our community including our students, alumni, staff, families, and board will live our motto and take the lead in our life-long learning.

Dalton School Hong Kong is a child-centered, dual-language community of global-minded learners and thinkers. We are confident, creative and adaptable, embrace differences, change and challenges. We are happily engaged, self-motivated, resilient and independent.

We have a deep sense of responsibility and seek to contribute to the world with dedication, respect and compassion. Everyone in our community including our students, alumni, staff, families, and board will live our motto and take the lead in our life-long learning.