Shenzhen American International School
Shenzhen American International School
Shenzhen American International School (SAIS) is an AdvancED accredited school which was established upon the approval of both the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and the Department of Education of Guangdong Province in May, 2005. SAIS provides quality education services to foreign nationals as well as students from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
SAIS is the first and foremost Project-Based Learning (PBL) school in Shenzhen serving grades pre-K to 9, with further grades opening in 2020. We teach an American curriculum, following the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, the AERO Social Studies Standards, and American national standards in Music, Physical Education and Art. SAIS uses PBL and Maker education to deepen learning, as well as to develop creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking alongside traditional academics. Grade 9 offers Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement (AP) subjects. SAIS students have the opportunity to continue their education in America and they have a strong record of acceptance at private high schools in the United States.
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5th Grade Teacher
We are looking for a qualified 5th grade teacher. SAIS is a highly collaborative school, with teachers working together as team teachers and collaborating on planning curriculum and lessons.
Teacher must:
Be able to provide support, empathy and inspiration.
Facilitate thinking, growth, and engagement.
Generate classroom activities based off of understanding students.
Feel safe to experiment and free from strict time constraints.
Lead student-centered classrooms.
Be an active communicator with colleagues and parents.
In PBL, teachers are part of the students' journey of learning on multiple levels. Teachers must find balance as they are constantly engaging with students, peer teachers and educational opportunities in the PBL process. We are investing in teachers who have clear goals and are interested in growing and expanding their abilities.
Required:
*Foreign national
*Teaching certificate from an accredited university or college
*Native English speaking level
*Minimum of 2 years full time classroom teaching experience
Highly desirable characteristics include:
*Training and/or experience in Project-Based Learning
*Training and/or experience in Montessori education
*Training and/or experience in English Language Learner education
*Familiarity with American education and Common Core Standards
Teacher must:
Be able to provide support, empathy and inspiration.
Facilitate thinking, growth, and engagement.
Generate classroom activities based off of understanding students.
Feel safe to experiment and free from strict time constraints.
Lead student-centered classrooms.
Be an active communicator with colleagues and parents.
In PBL, teachers are part of the students' journey of learning on multiple levels. Teachers must find balance as they are constantly engaging with students, peer teachers and educational opportunities in the PBL process. We are investing in teachers who have clear goals and are interested in growing and expanding their abilities.
Required:
*Foreign national
*Teaching certificate from an accredited university or college
*Native English speaking level
*Minimum of 2 years full time classroom teaching experience
Highly desirable characteristics include:
*Training and/or experience in Project-Based Learning
*Training and/or experience in Montessori education
*Training and/or experience in English Language Learner education
*Familiarity with American education and Common Core Standards
Middle/High School Biology and Chemistry Teacher
We are looking for a qualified middle and high school biology/chemistry teacher. SAIS is a highly collaborative school, with teachers working together as team teachers and collaborating on planning curriculum and lessons.
Teacher must:
Be able to provide support, empathy and inspiration.
Facilitate thinking, growth, and engagement.
Generate classroom activities based off of understanding students.
Feel safe to experiment and free from strict time constraints.
Lead student-centered classrooms.
Be an active communicator with colleagues and parents.
In PBL, teachers are part of the students' journey of learning on multiple levels. Teachers must find balance as they are constantly engaging with students, peer teachers and educational opportunities in the PBL process. We are investing in teachers who have clear goals and are interested in growing and expanding their abilities.
Required:
*Foreign national
*Teaching certificate from an accredited university or college
*Native English speaking level
*Minimum of 2 years full time classroom teaching experience
Highly desirable characteristics include:
*Training and/or experience in Project-Based Learning
*Training and/or experience in Montessori education
*Training and/or experience in English Language Learner education
*Familiarity with American education and Common Core Standards
Teacher must:
Be able to provide support, empathy and inspiration.
Facilitate thinking, growth, and engagement.
Generate classroom activities based off of understanding students.
Feel safe to experiment and free from strict time constraints.
Lead student-centered classrooms.
Be an active communicator with colleagues and parents.
In PBL, teachers are part of the students' journey of learning on multiple levels. Teachers must find balance as they are constantly engaging with students, peer teachers and educational opportunities in the PBL process. We are investing in teachers who have clear goals and are interested in growing and expanding their abilities.
Required:
*Foreign national
*Teaching certificate from an accredited university or college
*Native English speaking level
*Minimum of 2 years full time classroom teaching experience
Highly desirable characteristics include:
*Training and/or experience in Project-Based Learning
*Training and/or experience in Montessori education
*Training and/or experience in English Language Learner education
*Familiarity with American education and Common Core Standards
PE Teacher
SAIS is looking for a qualified Physical Education teacher for our Pre-K through 9th-grade students.
Qualifications for the Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology or related field
- Qualified teaching status for primary/elementary Physical Education
- Minimum of two years’ experience teaching Physical Education
- Have in-depth knowledge of physical literacy and developing fundamental movement
- Experience working with SHAPE America’s (Society of Health and Physical Educators) grade level outcomes or similar standards-based curriculum
Additional Duties of the Ideal Candidate:
- Interest in organizing school-wide events such as The Terry Fox Run, Sports Days, and various House Events
- Flexibility to plan and teach across a wide range of grades
- Interest in leading after-school activities
Qualifications for the Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology or related field
- Qualified teaching status for primary/elementary Physical Education
- Minimum of two years’ experience teaching Physical Education
- Have in-depth knowledge of physical literacy and developing fundamental movement
- Experience working with SHAPE America’s (Society of Health and Physical Educators) grade level outcomes or similar standards-based curriculum
Additional Duties of the Ideal Candidate:
- Interest in organizing school-wide events such as The Terry Fox Run, Sports Days, and various House Events
- Flexibility to plan and teach across a wide range of grades
- Interest in leading after-school activities
Preschool Teacher
We are looking for a qualified preschool teacher.
Teachers must:
Be able to provide support, empathy and inspiration.
Facilitate thinking, growth, and engagement.
Generate classroom activities based off of understanding students.
Feel safe to experiment and free from strict time constraints.
Be an active communicator with colleagues and parents.
In PBL, teachers are part of the students journey of learning on multiple levels. Teachers must find balance as they are constantly engaging with students, peer teachers and educational opportunities in the PBL process. We are investing in teachers that have clear goals and are interested in growing and expanding their abilities.
Required:
*Foreign national
*Teaching certificate from an accredited university or college
*Native English speaker
*Minimum of 2 years full time classroom teaching experience, prefer in pre-school setting
Highly desirable characteristics include:
*Training and/or experience in Project-Based Learning
*Training and/or experience in Montessori education
*Training and/or experience in English Language Learner education
Teachers must:
Be able to provide support, empathy and inspiration.
Facilitate thinking, growth, and engagement.
Generate classroom activities based off of understanding students.
Feel safe to experiment and free from strict time constraints.
Be an active communicator with colleagues and parents.
In PBL, teachers are part of the students journey of learning on multiple levels. Teachers must find balance as they are constantly engaging with students, peer teachers and educational opportunities in the PBL process. We are investing in teachers that have clear goals and are interested in growing and expanding their abilities.
Required:
*Foreign national
*Teaching certificate from an accredited university or college
*Native English speaker
*Minimum of 2 years full time classroom teaching experience, prefer in pre-school setting
Highly desirable characteristics include:
*Training and/or experience in Project-Based Learning
*Training and/or experience in Montessori education
*Training and/or experience in English Language Learner education