Homeroom Teacher/Kindergartener

Teaching and Learning

•      to plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences for all children

•      to prepare the classroom environment for meaningful class activities

•      to provide a variety of learning materials and resources

•      to ensure that the classroom is an attractive orderly place where equipment and resources are well managed

•      to have a thorough understanding of the purpose and aims of the HD Shanghai School’s educational ethos

•      to always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

•      to establish and communicate clearly the learning intentions for all activities

•      to use all relevant technology to support understanding and development

•      to identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet the children’s varying needs

•      to evaluate learning experiences and outcomes for children’s continual improvement

•      to develop the best combination of British and Chinese approaches to deliver a personalized bi-lingual curriculum

•      to ensure that an acceptable standard of children’s behavior is clearly stated and consistently maintained

•      to ensure that all children are treated with respect – fairly and equally

•      to ensure outstanding pastoral care in line with HD Shanghai’s policies and expectations

Communication and Co-operation

•      to work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff

•      to share information, ideas and resources with colleagues

•      to develop supportive and productive relationships with parents

•      to maintain accurate and complete records of children’s development

•      to participate in departmental, school-based and parental meetings

•      to share assessment data and ensure that it is appropriately archived

•      to prepare required reports on children and their activities

•      to participate in the supervisory duties shared by all members of staff

•      to participate in the co-curricular life of the School

•      to play a full part in the corporate life of the School

•      to support the School’s image and profile in the community

Requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

•      A good degree from an established university

•      PGCE or QTS

Personal Qualities

•      Ability to inspire children with a love of learning

•      Ability to stretch the most able children, whilst also ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all

•      Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life

•      Strong personal-relations and team-working skills

•      Ability to use ICT to enhance learning

•      Good administrative and organisational abilities

•      Good communication skills

•      Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community

•      Rigorous can-do attitude

•      Positive team player with a sense of humour