Teacher (Japanese and Korean Language), Middle/High School

Cognita Schools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore is seeking a Teacher of Japanese and Korean Languages to join our Middle/High School team. You will design and deliver IB MYP/DP, AP, BTEC, and Stamford course programs to a diverse student body.

The role requires at least 3 years of middle/high school teaching experience, strong background in teaching Japanese and Korean as languages, and excellent communication in English, Japanese, and Korean.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of teaching experience in middle/high schools.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver IB MYP/DP, AP, BTEC, and Stamford course programs.
• Engage a diverse student population and support their assets, identities and needs.
• Support students' holistic development and Stamford community communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Teaching experience

IB MYP/DP/AP/BTEC

Language instruction

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Teaching licensure

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school's outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (Japanese and Korean Language) to join our Middle/High School team.

About the Role:

• To meet the school's mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs
• To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs
• To support students' holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions
• To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

Position Requirements:

• At least 3 years of teaching experience in middle/high schools setting
• At least 3 years of relevant program (IBMYP/IBDP/AP/BTEC) experience preferred
• Strong background and experience in teaching Japan and Korean as a first language as well as an additional language
• Knowledge and experience in language acquisition
• Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Japanese, and Korean
• Excellent references on requestProficiency in using school systems and databases, communications platforms, and educational technology

Candidate preferences

• International school teaching experience preferred
• Curriculum development experience preferred
• Advisory/pastoral experience preferred
• Multilingual candidates preferred

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.