General Science Teacher
- High School
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Biology, Chemistry or science related
- Teaching Credential/License
- United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
A successful applicant should:
- Be passionate about education and practice a holistic way of education beyond the classroom.
- Possess a degree/qualification in the applied-for teaching discipline.
- Be able to teach the discipline-specific course; At least 2 years of teaching experience in integrated science or general science,
- Be able to use technology to track student progress and analyze the data for students' performance, like the familiarity with statistical analysis in Excel (spreadsheet).
- Have strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills. Be willing to share opinions and communicate with the teams.
- Possess the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and parents, as well as those from different cultures.
- Have an open-minded attitude.
- Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the teaching faculty.
- Experience working in a multicultural/international school setting is a plus.
Basic Requirements:
- Ability and experience in teaching the above-mentioned subjects
- Has a BS degree with a related major
- Teach in professional English
- Multiple on-campus, domestic, and international Professional Development opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Holiday allowance and birthday benefit
- Relocation allowance
- Flight allowance
- A pension plan
- Global health insurance and Social Insurance
- Housing allowance
- Free tuition for VMA staff’s child entering VMA
- Paid public holidays, winter and summer holidays, Christmas holidays
- Outings and various activities
- Mandarin classes
- Two 0.5-day paid personal leave per month and 15-day paid sick leave per academic year
- Marriage leave, bereavement leave, and maternity leave by Chinese laws
We are looking for a teacher who can teach AP General Science.
Main teaching responsibility - to teach Integrated Science (Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Science, Technology, and Society) with a main specialization in Chemistry or Biology. The Integrated Science curriculum is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), in alignment with Pre-AP and AP curricula.
Data-driven Instruction: Candidate should (1) be familiar with the use of data to determine strategies and decisions in teaching, (2) employ scientific and best practices to analyze data, including statistically-sound grade normalization for fair and valid assessment feedback, and (3) be willing to adjust instruction based on published standards and on the individual needs of learners.
Collaborative Planning: The candidate is willing to work with the team in planning, discussing, and implementing teaching and learning strategies across different classes.
Join us in creating a community of learners!
Introduction to Vanke Meisha Academy:
Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA) is a private, international, bilingual boarding high school that contributes to the betterment of society by cultivating respectful, responsible, highly skilled leaders ready to be of service to the world. Excellent teachers and a proactive counseling program deliver an innovative curriculum, emphasize academic achievement, impart healthy habits, and inspire student engagement and both interpersonal and emotional growth. Committed to maximizing every community member's potential, we support over 70 student-run organizations and generously fund faculty professional growth. We are proud to announce that, as a result of our efforts, we were fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)!
Our 653,000-square-foot state-of-the-art campus is in the clean and beautiful beach resort district of Shenzhen, China. The campus offers clean air and an impeccable natural environment in addition to gym facilities and beach access. Furthermore, we are less than 30 minutes away from the bustling global metropolis of Hong Kong, and approximately 20 minutes away from the Shenzhen city center.
About the Curriculum:
VMA offers three major curriculum programs: Sino-US Integrated Curriculum (US Track), Sino-UK Integrated Curriculum (UK Track), and VMAA Curriculum (VMAA, namely Vanke Meisha Arts Academy). Students in the three programs can apply to universities all over the world for further study, not just in one country or region.
About Shenzhen:
Shenzhen, known as "China's Silicon Valley," is a large, young, and vibrant city with a burgeoning technology industry that promises continued economic growth. Despite its relative youth, the city is a bustling global metropolis with its stock exchange, highly developed and accessible public transportation, a growing population of accomplished, sophisticated, and motivated ex-pats, and access to all Western amenities including food and nightlife. Furthermore, Shenzhen is located only 30 minutes away from the global financial and cultural metropolis of Hong Kong, one of the most developed cities in the world. Together, the Shenzhen and Hong Kong international airports offer you easy access to all of Asia. VMA is located in Dameisha, the beach resort section of Shenzhen, which promises clean air, low traffic congestion, and a fantastic living experience.
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