High School Math-Science Teacher

Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  Curriculum Developer ,  Science ,  Math/Physics ,   
Salary: $30,000 USD

Details: SUMMARY:
Teaches high school mathematics at Fairmont American School –
Shenyang Campus. Our program is designed to prepare students for
success on AP exams in math and science, and ultimately for success in
American colleges.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or education; MA preferred. ESL
experience and AP experience are necessary, TEFL/TESOL is a plus.
Experience teaching physics, statistics or economics is also a plus.
Minimum of two years of prior teaching experience. Must be able to relate
professionally with students, parents and staff, and must be able to help
build a strong AP program, engage students, and help to build language
and critical thinking skills.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following:
1) Plans and implements daily, weekly, and yearly goals and objectives
according to students’ needs, and within departmental as well as
Fairmont’s overall curriculum guidelines.
2) Provides students with weekly assignments.
3) Engages students in being active learners, and helps prepare them
for the intense demands that American colleges will place upon them.
4) Promotes Fairmont’s philosophy and actively works to develop a
positive working environment among students, teachers, administrators
and support staff.
5) Maintains a disciplined, safe, and academically stimulating classroom
environment. Assures that the students have a thorough understanding
of the high school rules, as well as the consequences for breaking them;
and further assures consistency in applying the rules and consequences.
6) Keeps campus leadership informed of students who need special
attention in academic areas (below or above grade level) as well as
behavioral issues.
7) Assesses students on a routine basis, keeps records and maintains
such for progress reports, report cards, conferences, and student and
parent requests. Uses all available information to differentiate instruction
according to the needs of the students.
8) Maintains an ongoing positive and professional communication with
parents encouraging parent conferences when appropriate.
9) Attends and actively participates in all meetings, in-service days, and
workshops and shows evidence of follow-through in classroom
application. Continues to develop professionally through reading and
attending workshops and conferences.
10) Arranges bulletin boards utilizing student’s work, assuring that the
display is artistic and academically stimulating. Supports and attends
orientation programs, Parent Night, Information Night, Open House, two
Parent-Teacher Conferences, and all other special school activities and
events when appropriate.
11) Maintains classroom, books and supplies in a neat and orderly
condition; and keeps appropriate staff apprised of needs for classroom
equipment, books, teaching supplies and maintenance.
12) Treats each student with dignity and respect promoting self-
discipline and a positive attitude
13) Sets a good example for students by arriving to class on time,
dressing professionally, planning creative and productive lessons, and
promptly evaluating and returning student work.
14) Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
15) Works very hard to meet the individual needs of the students.
16) Periodically supervises after school activities, study hall, and field
trips, both day and overnight.