English Teacher

November 27, 2022

Job Description

Job Title:
English Teacher (YCIS-CQ-2324-SEC005)
Posted Date: 11/25/2022 Expiration Date:
Location: YCIS – Chongqing (Chongqing Secondary) # of Openings: 1
Effective From: Immediate
Job Description: Major Responsibilities:
1. Planning, Teaching, Assessment, and Reporting
1.1 Develop and implement lesson plans at a professional level.
1.2 Plan and use a variety of teaching strategies to support the engagement of all learners in the class
1.3 Be aware of the ESL learning needs and provides learning opportunities for diverse learners
1.4 Respect the values, gender, and cultural differences of students and creates a classroom culture that develops student intellectual capacity, emotional and personal development
1.5 Develop teacher grade books, including assignment,s and correct students’ homework in an organized, professional manner and make sure accurate records of each student are kept
1.6 Develop school mid/end-term exams following school curriculum and policies
1.7 Conduct tests or exams, marking and reporting in a timely and professional manner
1.8 Assess and address attention to students’ individualized needs; keep regular updates, eg. Progress records/progress reports for students during the term; complete report cards when necessary.
1.9 Develop special activities or programs to meet individualized/differentiated student needs.
1.10 Organize and prepare learning materials or teaching aids at a professional level

2. Others
2.1 Supervise students when they are involved in school activities within and outside the school premises
2.2 Perform invigilation duties at a professional level
2.3 Perform classroom, hallway, or playground supervision duties in a timely and professional manner
2.4 Participate in school committees and activities
2.5 Participate in school extracurricular activities and out-reach programs
2.6 Manage, coordinate, and develop class programs based on the school curriculum.
2.7 Attend and be involved in school character development programs and assemblies
2.8 Participate in school professional development programs
2.9 Develop and prepare teaching/learning resources
2.10 Compile, supplement and assist in ordering resources when necessary.
2.11 Be familiar with the school curriculum and educational philosophy
2.12 Keep abreast of current Educational theories and practice
2.13 File up-to-date copies of required lesson plans, attendance and grade records with the administration on a regular basis
2.14 Ensure the equipment used is maintained in safe working order and report to administration when necessary
2.15 Other duties as assigned.

3. Homeroom teacher responsibilities
3.1 General duties
3.1.1 Get to know each student in the homeroom.
3.1.2 Be available, approachable and caring about students’ whole-person development
3.1.3 Implement the Character Development program of the school and develop students’ good character qualities
3.1.4 Monitor behavior, ad,vise and encourage observance of school policies and regulations
3.1.5 Develop a sense of community in the Homeroom
3.1.6 Be knowledgeable of in-curricular and extracurricular programs of the school and give students advice accordingly
3.1.7 Assist School Office or other school divisions in handling school newsletters, notices, surveys, parent letters, etc.
3.1.8 Assist Parent Relation Office working with parents to build a positive and supportive school environment
3.1.9 Work with Behavior Committee and/or school administration to deal with students’ emotional or behavioral problems
3.1.10 Work with Dorm parents to encourage boarders’ observance of school dormitory rules and routines and mentor their whole-person development

3.2 Special Duties
3.2.1 Records
3.2.1.1 Keep accurate records of school attendance
3.2.1.2 Take notice of each student’s personal and social skill development and behavioral performance
3.2.1.3 Complete the Homeroom section in the Progress Report Card in a timely and professional manner regarding students’ attendance, behavior, social skills, school activities, etc.
3.2.1.4 Work with Office or administration to make sure the accuracy and filing of all records into the required program(s)

3.2.2 Report
3.2.2.1 Report to the Coordinator or school administration any student absent for more than two days
3.2.2.2 Report to the Coordinator or school administration any student with a pattern of late arrival, emotional or behavioral problems

3.2.3 Communicate
3.2.3.1 Bring to notice Bulletin matters during each homeroom period
3.2.3.2 Deliver notices, memos, letters, timetables etc from school to student
3.2.3.3 Advise students on organization of work/time management, study methods/strategies and whole-person development
3.2.3.4 Mentor students on social skill development, team spirit, and how to deal with conflicts
3.2.3.5 Provide feedback to the administration with related to students
3.2.3.6 Dialogue with parents, counselors, or other teachers when there is a concern
3.2.3.7 Communicate with School Office with regard to students’ leaves or absences
3.2.3.8 Work with other teachers and communicate to parents students’ academic and behavioral performance on a weekly basis through Yew Wah Home School Contact

3.2.4 Develop community
3.2.4.1 Plan team-building activities, assist in division or school events
3.2.4.2 Cooperate with School Office, Student Council, or other school divisions on events, elections, and plans
3.2.4.3 Celebrate successes, birthdays, and friendships in the classroom

3.2.5 Support and care
3.2.5.1 Set a tone of respect, kindness and openness with the students
3.2.5.2 Be available, with set times for sharing one-on-one
3.2.5.3 Dialogue with the homeroom group on matters that interest them or they have concerns

3.2.6 Monitor
3.2.6.1 Check attendance and encourage respect at class meetings or assemblies
3.2.6.2 Monitor language, dress, and behavior code and observance of school or class rules

3.2.7 Character development
3.2.7.1 Plan and facilitate lessons related to the Character Development program
3.2.7.2 Enforce the character trait of the month as stated in the school calendar
3.2.7.3 Work with other teachers to organize character-development activities
3.2.7.4 Encourage and mentor whole-person development

3.2.8 Meetings
3.2.8.1 Participate in Homeroom teacher meetings biweekly or monthly and when needed
3.2.8.2 Participate in grade-level or administration meetings discussing students’ progress, and emotional or behavioral problems when needed

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