Cambridge A Level Chinese Language Teacher

ELMWOOD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Elmwood International College Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a part-time specialist Mandarin Chinese language teacher for the Cambridge International AS & A Level cohort.

The teacher will prepare students for AS 8681 and A Level 9715 and support progression from IGCSE Chinese - Second Language. The candidate should have native or near-native proficiency, a relevant degree, and prior Cambridge International experience with a proven track record of exam success.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, spoken and written.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Chinese Language or related discipline.
• Cambridge International AS & A Level or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proven track record of student examination outcomes at AS/A Level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Cambridge International AS Level Chinese Language (8681) and A Level Chinese (9715) lessons.
• Teach the full syllabus including reading, writing, and set texts.
• Apply differentiated, mastery-based instruction for learners of varying levels.
• Prepare students with structured exam practice and feedback aligned to mark schemes.
• Record student attendance and liaise with the Head ACE on progress.
• Deliver Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - Second Language (0523) lessons where qualified.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language or related field

Job description

Role Overview

EIC is seeking a part-time specialist Chinese Language teacher for the Cambridge International AS & A Level cohort, preparing students for Cambridge International AS Level Chinese Language (8681) and, for students progressing to the full qualification, Cambridge International A Level Chinese (9715), at Cambridge Centre SG 090. The successful candidate will bring a record of student success at AS and A Level, and will support the continuity of learners progressing from EIC's Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - Second Language (0523) course.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Cambridge International AS Level Chinese Language (8681) and A Level Chinese (9715) lessons in line with EIC's approved course design and delivery materials and the current Cambridge International syllabus.
• Teach the full syllabus content, including the AS Level Reading and Writing (Component 2) and Essay (Component 3) components and, at A Level, the prescribed Component 4 set texts spanning poetry, plays and contemporary Chinese literature.
• Apply differentiated,mastery-based instruction to meet the needs of learners at varying proficiency levels, including students progressing from Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - Second Language (0523) or an equivalent foundation.
• Prepare students for Components 2 to 4 through structured exam practice, mock assessments and targeted feedback calibrated to Cambridge International mark schemes and assessment objectives (accurate and appropriate use of Chinese, comprehension of and response to written texts, and the logical organisation of information and argument).
• Record student attendance
• Liaise with the Head ACE on student progress as required
• Where qualified, deliver Cambridge IGCSE Chinese -Second Language (0523) lessons to eligible classes

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua), spoken and written, including the script conventions (Simplified and/or Traditional) required by the syllabus and byEIC's course materials.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Chinese Language, Chinese Studies, or a related discipline with substantialChinese-language content (a postgraduate qualification in Chinese Language Education or Education is an advantage).
• Relevant pre-universityteaching experience, ideally within Cambridge International AS & A Level or an equivalent international qualification.
• A track record of student examination outcomes at AS and A Level, or in an equivalent Chinese-languagequalification.
• Familiarity with the Cambridge International AS Level Chinese Language (8681) and A Level Chinese (9715)syllabuses, their assessment structure and mark schemes, including reading and writing, essay and set-text technique.

Desirable

• Ability to teach Chinese across the secondary continuum, including Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - Second Language (0523).
• Prior experience teaching in a SWDA-registered private education institution delivering Cambridge International programmes.
• Completion of Cambridge International syllabustraining for 8681/9715, or a Cambridge Professional Development Qualification.

Payment

$60 per hour