English Language Arts Teacher

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for an August 2025 start.

The candidate should be passionate about fostering a love of reading writing and critical thinking in students. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of literature and composition and the ability to connect these concepts to students lives in meaningful ways.

The ELA Teacher will teach a range of high school classes guiding students through the exploration of classic and contemporary works of literature the development of analytical and creative writing skills and the mastery of essential grammar and language skills. The teacher will help students not only understand texts but also relate them to broader cultural social and historical contexts preparing them for both standardized exams and the critical thinking required in higher education and life.

The school founded in 2016 is a K12 international school located at the foot of the picturesque and historic YuQuan Mountain Haidian District in Beijing. The campus is 200000 square meters of beautiful gardens that integrate natural ecology cultural heritage and modern beauty with 140000 square meters of green space.

The school curriculum is organized into the Elementary School grades K5 the Middle School grades 68 and High School grades 912. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Educations nineyear compulsory education program the curriculum is built on the strength from both Chinese and western education.

For Elementary and Middle School the school follows a bilingual program using the US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards along with the Chinese National Curriculum.
For High School the school follows the US Common Core and College Board AP curriculum and also offers the UK IGCSE and ALevel UK programs.

Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Fouryear degree from an accredited university
Bachelor of Education PGCE Teaching license: QTS national/state teaching license/certificate or equivalent
Three years of experience teaching in a bilingual school international school or government/state school

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan prepare and deliver engaging and rigorous lessons in English literature writing reading comprehension and language arts to high school students.
• Teach a range of ELA topics including classic and contemporary literature literary analysis rhetoric composition grammar and vocabulary development.
• Guide students in developing critical reading writing and thinking skills through the study of novels poetry plays and nonfiction texts.
• Help students improve their writing skills across various genres including argumentative essays research papers creative writing and formal reports.
• Provide detailed feedback on student writing and assignments supporting their growth in literacy grammar and composition.
• Incorporate diverse texts and perspectives to enhance students understanding of different cultures histories and viewpoints.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages active participation discussion and collaboration.
• Utilize differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of students with varying abilities learning styles and backgrounds.
• Prepare students for standardized assessments college admissions exams (e.g. SAT ACT) and any other relevant external exams.
• Assess and monitor student progress through a variety of assessments including projects essays quizzes and exams.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Stay current with trends in ELA education and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the English department to create interdisciplinary projects and ensure a cohesive curriculum.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as school publications writing clubs or drama productions.

Remuneration & Benefits

The salary and benefits package provided is highly competitive depending on the
qualifications and experiences of the successful candidate.
Competitive base yearly salary and promotion system $53K $65K per year
Paid winter and summer vacations & public holidays
Contract fulfillment bonus
International cover health Insurance for teachers and their dependents
Social Insurance & Medical Insurance
Flights to school from point of origin and relocation allowance
Visa fees are covered by the school
Free oncampus lodging or a generous housing allowance
Annual flight allowance
Meals: 3 meals free for school days.
Education for dependents (518 years)
Professional development opportunities
Rich staff activities clubs. Excellent oncampus facilities including gym swimming
pool tennis court golf driving and putting ranges etc.

We Are Proud to Offer
A passionate and highly talented team with a commitment to inspirational teaching.
A fully supportive and effective governing body that is committed to furthering your
professional development.
A beautiful school with excellent facilities including all kinds of sports venues.
A strongly competitive salary and benefits package.

Remote Work :

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