Individuals & Societies Teacher(ID: 3480)

Purpose of Role
At Dehong Secondary School, the teacher is tasked with creating a nurturing, flexible, and language-rich environment that promotes exemplary learning, student autonomy, and agency. This role involves establishing positive and caring relationships with students, their families, and fellow staff members. The teacher ignites a passion for learning within students and is adept at enhancing their knowledge and skills, enabling a more profound conceptual understanding. A crucial aspect of this role is understanding how to support student well-being and foster strong, positive character traits necessary for leading a successful and meaningful life. Collaborating with colleagues across different grade levels and throughout the school is essential to developing the Dehong curriculum and planning engaging, academically rigorous inquiry-based units aimed at enhancing each student's language abilities. The teacher is dedicated to action research and employs best practices to inform their planning, classroom strategies, and assessment techniques. A comprehensive understanding of Dehong's vision, mission, learning principles, and commitment to service and sustainability is vital.

We are looking for teachers who are not only passionate about their subjects but also eager to participate in pastoral roles, form tutoring, mentoring, and Qidi extracurricular activities within the school. This full-time teaching position comprises approximately 18*60 teaching hours per week, not including Qidi, with a maximum class size of 26 students.

Our School

Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School, the first Dehong establishment in China, is located in the Minhang District. Since its opening in September 2017, the school has expanded to accommodate over 1,000 students across both the Elementary and Secondary divisions.

In 2023, the school moved into a newly constructed Phase II campus, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, including collaborative learning spaces and dedicated areas for performing arts, sports, STEAM, and innovation. This expansion allows Dehong Shanghai to increase its capacity to 1,500 students, with on-site boarding facilities for more than 900 students.

Learning and Teaching Standards

• Know Students and How They Learn
  Educators at Dehong possess deep insights into the developmental characteristics of their students. They are equipped with the knowledge and dedication necessary to meet the diverse individual learning and well-being needs of children from various Chinese cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
• Plan for and Implement Effective Learning and Teaching
  Dehong teachers are knowledgeable about the curriculum relevant to their teaching age group. They set high expectations and ambitious developmental and learning objectives for their students, employing a variety of effective teaching strategies, excellent resources, and digital technology to support student success. They promote innovation, creativity, and critical thinking while fostering collaboration among students.
• Assess, Provide Feedback, and Report on Student Learning and Progress
  Dehong educators are skilled in using assessments to enhance learning. They apply various data measures and assessment strategies to evaluate student progress, which informs their planning, supports accurate reporting, and guides the creation of appropriate interventions and support strategies.
• Develop Supportive and Safe Learning Environments
  Teachers at Dehong are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They establish secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environments that nurture a sense of safety, support, and well-being.
• Demonstrate International-mindedness and Global Citizenship
  Dehong teachers appreciate their own culture while embracing the perspectives, beliefs, and educational philosophies of China. They respect diverse cultures, religions, and languages, re

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