Secondary School Mandarin Teacher

GERMAN EUROPEAN SCHOOL SINGAPORE (DEUTSCHE EUROPAEISCHE SCHULE SINGAPUR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking an experienced Secondary School Mandarin Teacher for Grades 9 & 10. The role includes developing relationships with students and parents, mentoring students, and effectively managing classroom environments. Candidates must have a recognized teaching qualification and at least 2 years of Mandarin teaching experience, alongside familiarity with the IB curriculum. Responsibilities also include monitoring student assessments and ensuring their well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching Mandarin experience.
• Knowledge of IB Middle Years and Diploma Programme.
• Health and safety training relevant to taught subjects.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with parents and students.
• Mentor students to ensure potential is met.
• Monitor and review student assessment data.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication in Mandarin & English

Collaborative teamwork

Differentiated assessment strategies

Classroom management

Cognitive activation in teaching

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed or PGCE)

Background in Mandarin language studies

Job description

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for an experienced Secondary School Mandarin Teacher for Grades 9 & 10.

9 lessons (45 minutes/lesson) and 1 yard duty per week

In your teaching commitment at GESS, you will need to take on the following responsibilities where you will be expected to:

• Develop a strong relationship with all parents and students.
• Be a role model who mentors and guides students to ensure they meet their full potential.
• Actively review student assessment data, including academic, behavioral and social/emotional, to set learning goals, develop student agency and put in place interventions to ensure successful learning of each individual.

Experience and Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification (minimum B.Ed or PGCE equivalent)
• Tertiary educational background in the discipline of Mandarin language studies
• At least 2 years teaching mandarin experience
• Knowledge, understanding and teaching experience of the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme
• Appropriate Health and Safety training for taught subject areas (e.g. for PE, first aid and swimming training certifications)
• Articulate and effective written and oral communication, convertible in Mandarin & English
• Ability to work collaboratively, professionally and effectively within a team
• Experience of working in an international school setting advantageous
• Willingness to adapt to and embrace a new school environment
• Willingness to contribute and champion educational change that supports best practice and improve student learning

Professional Expertise

• Cognitive Activation / Pedagogical Subject Knowledge: The teacher has a deep understanding of the curriculum, pedagogy, subject content, and the developmental needs of students to effectively provide rich learning experiences.
• Classroom Management: The teacher understands the importance of establishing routines and procedures and providing a safe, supportive, student-centred learning environment.
• Formative Assessment: The teacher can effectively use differentiated assessment tools and strategies and understands how to make accommodations for individual students that drive learning forward.
• Student Well-being & Safeguarding: The teacher is a caretaker of the student’s social health and emotional well-being. They support healthy peer relationships and interactions. At the same time, they are guiding individual emotional, well-being and social development.
• Professionalism: The teacher is committed to professional ethics, international-mindedness, and the school’s mission; collaborates and communicates appropriately and takes responsibility for professional growth that enhances student learning.