Junior School Classroom Teacher

JOB TITLE

Junior School Class Teacher

DEPARTMENT

Junior School Department

LOCATION

Tianjin

SUPERVISOR

Head of Junior School

OBJECTIVES

• Cultivate Student-Centered Learning: Design stimulating, inquiry-driven lessons that spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
• Champion Inclusive Practices: Work alongside Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and EAL specialists to create a nurturing and differentiated environment where every student can thrive.
• Enhance Collaborative Planning: Collaborate with grade-level teams to ensure interdisciplinary units align with school-wide curricular goals and essential competencies for the 21st century.
• Promote Holistic Development: Facilitate students’ academic, social, and emotional growth by reflecting on teaching practices and nurturing positive relationships.
• Uphold High Expectations: Model and reinforce the standards, values, and behaviors expected of students while committing to supporting each child in reaching their full potential.
• Adhere to Professional Standards: Remain updated on professional responsibilities, statutory regulations, and school policies, sharing collective accountability for their implementation.
• Foster Effective Communication: Build trusting relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and caregivers to support development, well-being, and achievement.
• Commit to Continuous Improvement: Participate in reflective practices, professional development, and collaborative innovation to enhance teaching approaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver inquiry-based lessons that connect to real-life contexts, promoting the exploration of important concepts through hands-on learning experiences.
• Integrate technology meaningfully to bolster collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Develop differentiated learning opportunities by working with LSAs and EAL specialists to accommodate various needs, including language learners and students with individualized plans.
• Employ formative and summative assessments to track student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Organize well-structured lessons that reflect strong subject knowledge, with clear objectives and opportunities for developing literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Assign purposeful homework to reinforce learning and support student progression.

Collaborative Planning

• Actively participate in grade-level teams to create interdisciplinary units that are in line with the school’s inquiry framework.
• Share materials, strategies, and examples of student work to enhance curriculum implementation and assessment practices.
• Collaborate with LSAs and EAL specialists to ensure effective in-class support during lessons and small-group sessions.

Classroom Community & Safeguarding

• Create a welcoming and respectful classroom atmosphere where students feel secure to take risks and value diverse perspectives.
• Work with LSAs to implement inclusive practices (e.g., visual supports, multisensory tasks, adaptive technologies).
• Follow safeguarding protocols by proactively addressing well-being concerns and maintaining open communication with families.
• Establish clear behavior management systems that promote self-discipline and independence.

Professional Growth

• Engage in peer observations, feedback sessions, and coaching/mentoring to refine teaching strategies.
• Attend workshops focused on inquiry-based teaching, EAL techniques, and inclusive education to stay abreast of best practices.
• Participate in performance management and seek out identified professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Ensure the health and safety of students during school-related activities, both on and off the premises.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Junior School.
• All team members are expected to lead one enriching After-School activity.

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