International High School / Secondary Science (Chemistry) Teacher

Working hours &days :

Monday-Friday：8AM-5：30PM ，2 days off on weekends

Working Hours and days:

l  25 teaching hours per week; Class length :40 mins

l  8AM-5:30PM from Monday to Friday , off on weekends

Start date and contract length:

l  ASAP

l  2 year fixed term contract, renewable

Class size and ages:

l  Grades :9/10 Chemistry (American curriculum)

l  Class size: around 25 students per class

Salary & Benefits (including visa and vacation information):

l  Salary: 20,000-25,000 RMB per month

l  Chinese public holidays plus around 3 months’ full paid summer and winter holidays

l  Annual medical insurance

l  Visa provided

l  8000 housing allowance per month

About the School:

Shanghai United International School currently has seven school campuses in and around Shanghai, providing students with various curricular pathways. We are experiencing rapid growth and seek qualified and experienced teachers to join us on our journey to promote a curriculum of excellence here in China.

With an enrolment of over 2000 students, the Wanyuan Campus is a full-time G1-12 school located in central Shanghai. We provide students with a high-quality, multi-cultural and holistic international education by integrating the best pedagogies of both East and West.

The Wanyuan Campus also includes a US High School program that operates from Grades 9 to 12 and offers students a variety of AP subjects. Through a holistic and rigorous academic program that includes arts, music and sports, our graduates gain admissions to some of the best universities around the world.

About You:

In order to be considered for this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

•   Possess relevant tertiary qualifications in education

•   Be willing to contribute to co-curricular life and the school community

•   Be respectful of the school values and ethos

•   Possess and provide appropriate reference details and police clearances

•   Be committed to an overseas move of at least 12 months (ideally those seeking a more long term change)

•   Knowledge of AP Chemistry (or equivalent) preferred

•   A demonstrated capacity to provide exemplary teaching characterized by enthusiasm, a desire for improvement, a commitment to excellence and a high level of written, verbal and communication skills, patience, warmth, empathy and interest in students’ academic and emotional well-being.

•   Experience teaching non-English speaking students and possess a knowledge and respect of other cultures is advantageous

Specific Requirements: