Homeroom Teacher (Pipeline- 2026/2027)

About Us:

YCYW Education Network

As a prominent entity in international education, Yew Chung and Yew Wah, located in Hong Kong, offer an outstanding educational journey that merges the finest aspects of both Chinese and Western cultures. Our aim is to nurture globally conscious and empathetic leaders who are ready to contribute positively to society. We are in search of committed staff who are enthusiastic about holistic education and value the unique experiences offered by our East-West co-cultural learning setting. By becoming part of our team, you will join a distinguished global network of schools and enjoy competitive salaries and benefits for qualified candidates. We are linked through a vast network of international kindergartens, schools, and colleges across 20 locations in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Silicon Valley in the United States.

YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding

We emphasize the importance of the safety and welfare of every student in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. Our hiring practices are in line with the recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before finalizing any appointment, we conduct comprehensive recruitment procedures that include interviews, identity verification, criminal record checks, and gathering character or professional references. All educators and adults associated with YCYW schools must read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures.

Overall Description:

The Primary Teacher works in a Co-Teaching arrangement alongside their Chinese partner to provide education for Primary students, in line with the Yew Chung Educational Philosophy and Objectives. Co-teachers should understand the wider curriculum and administrative requirements of the Foundation, striving for excellence by meeting the students' needs with professionalism, sensitivity, and care.

Job Description:

Teaching

• Developing and structuring courses and lessons.
• Delivering instruction tailored to the educational needs of assigned students, including assigning and assessing student work.
• Evaluating, documenting, and reporting on students' development, progress, and achievements.
• Occasionally stepping in for absent teachers.
• Acting as a support teacher in other classes for about 2 hours a week (while the teacher's class participates in Chinese lessons).
• Regularly providing reports and both oral and written assessments, as well as references when necessary.

Other Activities

• Promoting the overall development and well-being of assigned students.
• Addressing the personal and social needs of pupils.
• Engaging with parents outside of school hours as needed.
• Communicating with external individuals or organizations when required.
• Taking part in departmental and other relevant meetings.

Training and Development

• Assessing the teaching methods and curricula in use as needed.
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities offered by the Foundation.

Educational Methods

• Collaborating with co-principals and fellow teachers to create and enhance study programs, teaching strategies, assessment methods, and pastoral care arrangements; respecting collaboratively made decisions.

Discipline, Health, and Safety

• Maintaining order and discipline among students while ensuring their health and safety both on school grounds and during authorized school activities conducted elsewhere.

Public Examinations

• Preparing students for public examinations and assessments leading to such evaluations.
• Overseeing and monitoring students during examination sessions.

Administration

• Participating, as needed, in the review, development, and management of curriculum-related activities.
• Attending assemblies, taking student attendance, and supervising students, including duties before, during, or after school sessions (this includes supervising students during breaks and lunch as needed).

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