English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major in language, literature, or education preferred.
• Certificate: A Teacher Qualification Certificate, TKT, TESOL, or CELTA is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a primary school or children’s education institution.
• Preferred: Experience with Student-Centered Learning (SCL), Project-Based Learning (PBL), IB, and/or Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum design.

Responsibilities & Details

• Student Age: 5-12 years old (Kindergarten to Grade 6).
• Teaching Load: Teachers typically instruct one or two grades.
• Class Size: Up to 22 students.
• Contact Hours: 18-22 class hours per week, with each teaching period lasting 45 minutes.
• Working Hours: School hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Individual working hours vary based on the teaching schedule.
• Curriculum: ETU School’s unique curriculum is based on Common Core Standards and taught through Project-Based Learning (PBL). We are a member of the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) Community. Students take a MAP Growth test each semester to assess their literacy level.
• Training: Onboarding and ongoing professional development in ETU’s pedagogical practices are provided.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching Management

• Design, develop, and implement curriculum for the main subject (English) and interdisciplinary activities.
• Actively participate in research-based discussions on progressive pedagogical practices.
• Serve as a pedagogical advocate by occasionally delivering workshops for colleagues, parents, and the wider ETU network.

Class Management

• Maintain class order and provide childcare during non-teaching activities, including morning sessions, discussions, snack breaks, field trips, and recess.
• Record and present student learning and behavior via the ETU App.
• Communicate proactively with parents, including organizing regular parent interviews with the class teaching team and providing timely feedback on student development.
• Positively guide students’ emotions and behaviors, and cooperate with the team to manage emergency situations.