Ib Subject / Ib Primary / ESL Positions in Hangzhou, China

About the Company:

U-Learn is a diversified education management company established in cooperation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, specializing in three core areas: international education programs at Chinese institutions, international exchange and US dual-diploma programs, and US college admissions counseling services. Our goal is to provide a premier, comprehensive global education service package to our clients, ultimately bridging the gap between high school, college, and career.

To date, U-Learn has established dual-diploma programs at the Shanghai and Hangzhou World Foreign Language Primary Schools (WFLPS), Shanghai World Foreign Language Academy (WFLA) IB-MYP/DP department, Shixi High School IB-DP department, and Suzhou High School Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University. Over the past 10 years, U-Learn has recruited over 1,000 overseas teachers and sent more than 1,000 students abroad for high school and college studies. In the last 4 years, we have also provided internships to recent US college graduates.

For teachers, we provide ample opportunities to gain experience as a teacher of the IB (International Baccalaureate) – a prestigious and revolutionary knowledge-based curriculum developed by UNESCO that is becoming adopted at a steady pace by schools across the globe. We also provide individualized training programs and orientations for all of our incoming teachers, and our HR department works around-the-clock to resolve issues and help our teachers feel at home.

The following schools and programs need to fill several vacancies, so to apply, please email your resume with a recent photo to Dr. Charles Chen, Director of U-Learn Education Group, at: charles.chen@shyulun.com

Our Current Openings:

IB-PYP Homeroom Teacher (Grades 1-5)

Please refer to the Position Descriptions below for more information.

For more information about our company, schools, and current openings, please visit: www.shyulun.com

IB Primary (Homeroom) Teacher

World Foreign Language Primary School (WFLPS) - HANGZHOU
IB-PYP (Primary Years Program), Grades 1-5
• Homeroom teacher

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

• Manage, create, and deliver lessons for primary school students based on a given IB curriculum (all materials provided)
• Perform the duties of a full-time IB teacher as outlined by the IB Organization
• (Visit www.ibo.org for more information)

Principal Accountabilities:

• Thoroughly understand and effectively implement the IB curriculum (based on subject area) and assessment criteria as set out in the IB Subject Guide
• Regularly log onto the IB OCC (Online Curriculum Center) to access current and relevant teacher support materials and guidelines
• Work collaboratively with other subject group members to develop common unit plans and assessment strategies, share resources, etc.
• Attend and participate in regular subject group meetings
• Maintain student records; communicate these records with students and parents
• Maintain deadlines for submitting unit and lesson plans, as directed by the Subject Leader
• Actively participate in school events, assemblies, etc.

Requires (Functional/Technical Skills & Knowledge):

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents
• Ability to communicate both orally and written while taking into account ESL community members
• Skilled in working with a range of students of different abilities and backgrounds
• Skilled in (or willing to learn) inquiry-based learning and differentiation
• A sound understanding of contemporary teaching and learning theories and practices in English as a Second Language teaching

Required / Recommended Background & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelors of Education (or elementary teaching certification/license) or related degree - preferred
• Minimum 2 years of elementary teaching experience
• Previous experience teaching the IB curriculum – preferred
• Previous experience with ESL students
• Valid teaching certification / license - preferred
• Recent B.Ed graduates, who have completed 1-2 years of teaching experience as part of their degree, are also encouraged to apply

To apply, please email your resume with a recent photo to Dr. Charles Chen, Director of U-Learn Education Group, at: charles.chen@shyulun.com