High School English Literature – Shanghai High School International Division (G1 – G12)

JOB SUMMARY
With fully equipped facilities, a rigorous study schedule, high morale, and exceptional education standards, Shanghai High School is one of China’s most reputable schools. The English Department of SHSID aims to develop communication, analytical, critical and creative skills through a variety of texts, resources, activities and assignments. We expect to foster in our students these skills as well as engender an appreciation and understanding of the English language. As part of an international school, the English Department also encourages the exploration of different cultures and perspectives through the world of written and spoken ideas.
QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
 Masters preferable
 Minimum of 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate or an official Teaching License
 Experience teaching English Literature in an international school preferred
 Excellent knowledge of the content and pedagogy
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Abide by the teachers’ rules and regulations, attend orientations, staff meetings, parents’ meetings, and participate in educational activities on time.
 Provide support to schools/principals as designated
 Understand and respect the Chinese moral and the school’s cultural heritage
 Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
 Strives to implement by instruction and action the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
 Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
 Performs other related duties as requested or assigned