Elementary School Homeroom Teacher

Employer:
International School of Beijing


Location:
Job Location
China

JOB TITLE: Elementary School Homeroom Teacher
SCHOOL / DEPT: Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Elementary School Principal
SALARY SCALE Faculty
CONTRACT DAYS: 189

AT ISB, WE BELONG
ISB is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel they belong, are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace diversity as a source of strength and are enriched through our differences. We are committed to equitable treatment for all, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, background, identity, orientation, or ability.

We seek employees who are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging, ensuring that everyone at ISB feels safe, respected, and treated fairly.

OUR MISSION
We are an inspiring international community in Beijing where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore.

JOB GOAL / PURPOSE:
• To plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their individual potential
• To maintain a caring, challenging and joyful learning environment for all students
• To implement research-based classroom practices that promote social-emotional growth and academic achievement based on the learning needs of each student
• To model and promote the ISB mission, vision and school values, in accordance with the school code of professional conduct and ethics

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Provide relevant, authentic learning opportunities that are aligned to school adopted standards and the published school curriculum
• Monitor student progress and analyze data to inform teaching
• Grade and report student progress to reflect authentic learning and encourage success
• Communicate necessary information regularly and effectively to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments and research in subject areas, pedagogy and teaching resources
• Adapt instructional plans and activities based on analysis of student data and research
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and well-being
• Perform other duties as assigned that ensure a caring and safe learning environment and the delivery of the curriculum

Develops:
• A shared understanding of key curriculum, instructional resources and assessment practices
• Standards-based units of study and assessments using backward design
• Instructional plans and scaffolds that support the social-emotional and academic growth and development of individual students
• Positive relationships with parents to support the personal growth, progress and success of individual students

Attends:
• Grade level team meetings
• Faculty meetings
• ES curriculum, school development and professional learning meetings as needed

Collaborates with:
• Grade level team members and team facilitator
• Teaching assistant, if applicable
• ES Content Area Specialists and Student Support Services specialists (EAL specialist, Learning Support specialist, Speech Language Pathologist, Counselor)
• ES Instructional Coach
• ES Curriculum Support Team (STEAM facilitator, librarian, Curriculum Area Leader)
• ES Principal and Assistant Principals

Engages in:
• Professional learning to support their own learning and the initiatives of the school
• Positive relationships to continue the development, implementation and assessment of the ISB curriculum and school-level teaching and learning priorities
• Parent meetings to share and reflect upon student growth and progress
• Extracurricular activities by offering and supervising at least one after school activity during the school year

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Elementary Education or Education-related field of study
• Minimum 5 years of successful, full-time classroom teaching experience
• Strong written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, planning, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding and respect for a diversity of cultures and needs of language learners
• Strong understanding and experience with standards-based grading and assessment, balanced literacy, workshop model, differentiated instructional strategies, sheltered instruction, and use of data to inform instruction
• Strong ICT skills and use of educational technology in classroom practices
• Valid teaching license

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching video: Applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare a teaching video that showcases instructional abilities in their subject area. (Please note that if selected for an interview, we may request the video at a later stage.
• References: We require the contact information for three confidential references, including a current direct supervisor and one other direct supervisor from previous employment.   

International School of Beijing

Job Location
China

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