Relief Teacher (Mandarin Language and Literature), Middle School

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore seeks a Mandarin Language Teacher to educate grades 7 and 8 students. The ideal candidate will support students' social-emotional well-being and engage in innovative teaching methodologies while adhering to safeguarding standards. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of teaching experience required.
• MYP/IB experience preferred.
• Teaching experience in Chinese literature is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 classes in Mandarin Language and Literature.
• Mentor students and assess performance.
• Develop child-centered learning activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Verbal communication in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Chinese Literature

Master’s degree in Education

Tools

Educational technology

School databases

Communications platforms

Job description

Position Objective

To meet the school’s vision through the objectives of the MYP program. To engage students from over 70 national and linguistic backgrounds in the AERO (American Education Reaches Out) standards.

Responsibilities

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhered to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Cognita Regional Safeguarding Manager so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.

Teaching:

• To teach 5 classes in grades 7 and 8 TBD (age 12-14) in an Mandarin Language and Literature course
• To be a pastoral mentor to all students, being responsible and responsive for the holistic social-emotional well being of all students in our care; teach an advisory class
• Potentially teach an academic lab class (study hall)
• To work with students who are on a learning accommodation plan and/or require an additional support teacher in class
• To have knowledge and prior experience teaching through inquiry-based and project-based learning
• To actively plan and collaborate with teachers as needed to enrich student learning
• To be culturally and linguistically responsive and proactive
• To use a variety of feedback methods to help inform students on how to improve their learning
• To assess students regularly, report on grades, and meet with parents for Parent, Teacher, Student conferences

Relationships:

• To develop trusting and effective relationships with all students of your classes
• To establish supportive, collaborative, and positive working relationships with all staff members
• To work in a collegial and professional manner with peers that demonstrates respect, being prepared and on time, and adhering to the school wide meeting norms and team essential agreements
• To become a positive presence across the whole division and a representative of it within its wider school community

Educational role:

• To develop and execute the preparation, planning and delivery of child-centered learning activities
• To build pedagogical practices around understanding the EAL learner, the importance of differentiation, and the essential aspects of peer observation and feedback
• To establish effective home/school communication as needed
• To participate fully in appropriate training in the various programs and initiatives at Stamford
• To develop a practice that accommodates a range of ability levels and learning styles

Extended professional role:

• To understand and implement the expectations and policies established by Cognita and Stamford
• To participate in professional duties as necessary outside of the scope of the school day (E.G. Field Studies trips, and after school meetings as required)
• To supervise duties at break/lunch and/or other unstructured times
• To abide by the child safeguarding expectations of the school
• To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management Team

Position Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in working with children as a teacher with relevant qualifications
• MYP/IB experience preferred
• Teaching Chinese literature experience preferred
• Advisory/Pastoral experience preferred
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skill
• Excellent verbal and written English and Mandarin skills needed to conduct classes in Mandarin
• Good references on request
• Proficiency in using school databases, communications platforms, and educational technology
• Demonstrates the Stamford American Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent required
• Current Teacher Certification
• Bachelor's degree in Chinese Literature preferred
• Master’s degree in Education preferred

Contacts

• Other Stamford Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
• Parents and Students

Working Conditions

• School Environment
• Working hours 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, until 5 pm on Wednesdays, plus occasional staff meetings and trainings

Terms of Employment

• Referee request: Required
• Background Check: Required