Primary Class Teacher
About This Role
Knowledge and Expertise:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the English Language, supplemented by experience with national or international curricula, including CNC, PYP, IPC, Cambridge, British NC, or similar frameworks.
- Guide students through subject-focused inquiries and cultivate an inquiry-driven learning atmosphere in your area of expertise.
- Familiarity with the development of curriculum and assessments tailored to the English Language and the processes involved in English Language acquisition.
Planning and Expectations:
- Articulate teaching goals, content, lesson formats, and sequences that are suitable for the subject and the students.
- Set ambitious standards for student learning and engagement.
- Establish clear learning objectives for students, building on their prior achievements and experiences.
- Address the needs of students requiring special educational support, whether for foundational learning or advanced opportunities.
- Where relevant, implement and uphold Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Collaborate with the English and Language learning team to define learning goals for topics, themes, and interdisciplinary projects.
- Additional duties may include assisting in the development of online resources, administrative tasks, and creating English Language learning applications and interdisciplinary courses.
Teaching and Student Learning Management:
- Provide effective instruction to entire classes, small groups, and individual students to achieve teaching objectives, maintain momentum, and maximize instructional time.
- Utilize teaching strategies that support inquiry-based learning, fostering student engagement through stimulating intellectual curiosity, effective questioning, clear presentations, and innovative teaching methods.
- Maintain high expectations for student conduct, cultivating a productive disciplinary environment through engaging and inspiring teaching while nurturing positive relationships.
- Promote constructive behavior patterns, self-esteem, and independent work among students to facilitate their educational development.
Assessment and Evaluation:
- Implement assessments of and for learning to gauge the attainment of learning objectives, using this data to guide future instructional planning.
- Grade, document, and monitor student performance on assignments and homework, offering constructive oral and written feedback while establishing suitable progress targets.
- Be mindful of the expectations students encounter concerning national curriculum standards and international benchmarks when relevant.
Engagement with Parents and the Community:
- Be skilled in preparing and delivering high-quality, informative reports to parents.
- Recognize that learning extends beyond the classroom and create opportunities for students to relate their learning to real-world, relevant scenarios.
- Appreciate the significance of building effective relationships with school agencies and external partnerships.
Self-Performance and Development Management:
- Acknowledge the importance of actively managing your own professional development and remaining informed about current research and pedagogical advancements related to your subjects.
- Understand your professional responsibilities in alignment with school policies, guidelines, and practices.
- Serve as a role model for students regarding presentation and conduct.
- Reflect critically on your teaching effectiveness and utilize these reflections to improve your practice.
Collaboration with Staff and Other Adults:
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues, including co-teachers, specialists, and support staff to foster a vibrant and engaging professional learning community.
Resource Management:
- Select and effectively utilize educational materials, equipment, technology, and other resources to meet teaching and learning objectives.
- Assist in maintaining an updated inventory of educational resources and materials, including classroom hardware and software.
*NAS Beijing values the essential contributions of our educators to the community, particularly in non-teaching roles. All teachers at NAS Beijing Shunyi are expected to engage in responsibilities beyond the classroom. These roles may include serving as homeroom teachers, supervising before and after school, overseeing campus grounds, providing study support in boarding houses, monitoring play and facility areas during breaks, participating in team and faculty meetings, engaging in professional development, contributing to school improvement initiatives, and supporting community events such as Open Days and Presentations. These duties are factored into daily teaching load assignments, with preparation time preserved to ensure an appropriate level of professional care for all teachers and staff.