Social Studies Teacher

We are looking for a Social Studies Teacher for a High School based in Hangzhou. This is a full-time position starting from the upcoming academic year in August 2023.

About the school

The school, which is located in the Xihu district of Hangzhou, is a private non-profit organization that offers education from kindergarten to high school levels. Currently, the school has around 3000 students and employs 20 expat teachers. It aims to provide personalized education using modern technologies such as Big Data, Cloud Computing, and Internet of Things, with the internet serving as its basis.

Job responsibilities

• Teach social studies subjects to High school students through an experiential approach (e.g., project-based, hands-on, seminar-/inquiry-based)
• Participate in the improvement of the curriculum design of the subject(s)
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with school’s instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
• Plan, organize, provide instruction and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
• Assess and monitor students’ progress and provide targets so that all learners can succeed and improve
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Design and deliver English related optional courses as needed Supervises students in out-of-class activities during the assigned working day

Requirements

• English Degree plus/including Teaching Degree /PGCE or recognized equivalent strongly preferred
• Experience teaching social studies or history required
• At least 3-5 years of teaching experience; K-12 experience in Asia is preferred
• Teaching experience in China is a plus

Salary and benefits

• Monthly salary of 20,000 to 30,000 RMB depending on experience and qualifications
• Housing allowance of up to 5,000 RMB
• Summer and winter fully paid
• National holidays
• Medical health insurance
• Relocation allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• End year bonus