KJS is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and exemplary Teacher of Chinese to work with our team from March 2027 to February 2028. This position will be a full-time temporary teaching contract.
While our main goal is to employ staff who are confident and comfortable working with groups of children across the primary phase and passionate about learning to achieve our vision of “Success for Every Child”, we expect our teachers to maximise student learning and development through the planning, preparation and teaching of programmes which meet students’ individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes. Being accountable for the effective delivery of their programmes, teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes, and engage in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning:
Design and deliver Chinese language and cultural learning engagements aligned with IBO philosophy.
Curate individual learning plans using flexible groupings and differentiated instruction to ensure every student is supported and challenged.
Maintain an organised, student-centered environment and integrate learning technologies to innovate instruction.
Proactively identify and remove learning barriers, providing students with choice and flexible options to demonstrate their learning and growth.
Utilise a variety of assessment methods to highlight student progress and provide constructive feedback to learners and parents.
Professional & Community Engagement:
Build strong, collaborative partnerships with colleagues, parents, and caregivers through clear and consistent communication.
Engage actively in ESF’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program and reflect on teaching practices to drive personal growth and improve student outcomes.
Contribute to school initiatives, guidelines, and shared aspirations.
Schoolwide Responsibilities:
Participate in daily school organisation, department-level initiatives, and schoolwide events or duties as needed.
Assist with or lead in specific areas within the department.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a Postgraduate.
Chinese language expertise.
Certificate/Diploma in Education (PGCE/PGDE).
*iPGCE (assessment only) is not eligible for Teacher Registration status by the Hong Kong Education Bureau.
Must have strong knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language and culture from a local and global perspective and demonstrate fluency across all aspects of Chinese language learning.
General Requirements
Experience in working within an inquiry based setting.
Understanding and application of the PYP within an international context is most suitable.
Knowledge of English is a prerequisite.
Committed to supporting children's individual needs.
Genuine interest and experience in teaching children with different cultural backgrounds.
Desirable Qualities
Experience in PYP IB framework will be an advantage.
Experience in similar role.
Experience of more than one curriculum model.
Understand the needs of bilingual and multilingual learners and can use strategies to engage them in learning.
Proven knowledge and skills of innovative pedagogical approaches to language learning in the international school context
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, talented and experienced teacher with the required knowledge, skills and understanding to work closely with an experienced team of educators, dedicated to catering for the needs of all children in their care. In addition to being an exemplary practitioner, he/she will also know how to work effectively as part of a team, be extremely well organised; and possess excellent spoken and written English skills. His/Her warm personality coupled with strong interpersonal skills will enable him/her to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
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