Position title: EFL and Art Teacher

Reports to: English Team Leader (EFL), Head of Primary (Art)

Assigned subject/s: English as a Foreign Language (Primary classes – Japanese International Program or Bilingual Program) & Art Classes (Primary classes – Cambridge Program)

Assigned grade/s: Year 1 - 6

Full Time Position

Other responsibilities: 

• Running clubs, on mutual agreement with line managers
• Supervision

These are considered contact hours and included within the maximum teaching periods stipulated in the contract.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Purpose of the Role:

This role is designed to enrich the primary education experience by effectively delivering English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and Art within the Cambridge Primary framework at the Japanese International School, Hanoi.

Key Responsibilities:

1. EFL Teaching:
   1. Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and educational English lessons to primary students, according to the Cambridge Primary curriculum.
   2. Utilize various teaching methods and tools to accommodate different learning styles and language levels among students.
   3. Assess and monitor student progress in English language acquisition, providing feedback and additional support as needed.
   4. Collaborate with other teachers and staff to integrate English language learning across other subject areas.

2. Art Instruction:
   1. Teach Art classes as part of the Cambridge Primary curriculum, encouraging creative expression and skill development in young learners.
   2. Plan lessons that incorporate a range of artistic techniques and media, aligning with the developmental stages of primary students.
   3. Organize and manage classroom resources and setup to facilitate a productive learning environment for art activities.
   4. Assess student artwork and provide constructive feedback to foster improvement and confidence in artistic skills.
3. Curriculum Development and Collaboration:
   1. Participate in curriculum planning and development meetings to ensure the EFL and Art programs meet the educational goals of the school.
   2. Work closely with other primary teachers to create interdisciplinary projects that integrate language arts and visual arts.
   3. Contribute to school exhibitions and presentations that showcase student work in English and Art.
4. Professional Development and School Community Involvement:
   1. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in teaching EFL and Art to young learners.
   2. Participate in school activities, staff meetings, and parent-teacher conferences as required.
   3. Support the school’s vision and mission through active involvement in school initiatives and events.

Key areas of responsibility

Teacher Values and Attributes

• Demonstrate a shared understanding of the school’s guiding statements and Cambridge department’ WISE Guiding Statements (Wisdom, Inclusivity, Synthesis, and Exploration)-separate document will be shared with staff
• Model the highest standards of ethical conduct in their interactions with the school community
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by engaging in reflective practice and fully engaging in the school’s CPD program
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to well-being for the whole community

Classroom Culture and Environment

• Create a classroom culture and environment where all students are supported in their learning and their achievements are celebrated, including use of displays
• Establish positive and productive relationships with all students to support their learning and achievement
• Have high expectations of themselves in their professional practice
• Have high expectations of all students and strategies to support students in meeting these expectations based on the principles of behaviour for learning
• Work effectively with colleagues to develop the curriculum and enhance student learning.

Teaching Skills and Practices

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how students learn and how this impacts on teaching
• Demonstrate secure content knowledge and pedagogy to plan coherent, authentic and engaging learning programs and lessons
• Have a deep understanding of the diverse needs of students and adapt their practice accordingly
• Orientate their students and ensure they are ready to learn
• Use effective teaching strategies to motivate, challenge and extend student learning
• Use a range of assessment strategies to inform next steps in the teaching and learning process and to provide timely, accurate and constructive feedback
• Plan effectively using the school’s shared Curriculum Map
• Use summative assessment to understand student progress and attainment, including designing appropriate internal examinations
• Record student data on the school’s shared Student Tracker
• Manage time effectively and ensure the classroom is free from disruption.

Innovation and Improvement of Teaching and Learning

• Engage in reflective practice to improve the teaching and learning process
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies that encourage the development of students’ problem-solving, metacognitive, critical and creative thinking skills
• Demonstrate effective use of digital technologies to extend learning to enhance student knowledge, skills and conceptual understanding
• Share key information on progress, attainment and areas for development with colleagues, and collaboratively work towards improving student learning
• Critically engage with research and evidence in learning and teaching and apply new ideas and approaches to improve the quality of their practice.

Community Engagement

• Involve parents and carers in school life to support student learning
• Engage with the wider community to contribute to the school’s life, vision and mission
• Encourage student participation in the wider community, contributing to their development as responsible, active citizens
• Establish professional relationships with colleagues in other institutions, professional bodies and educational organisations to develop professional practice.

Other responsibilities

• Taking part in school marketing events like Open Days
• Invigilating both internal and external examinations
• Taking an active role in extra-curricular activities and school events
• Any other responsibilities deemed reasonable and assigned by line managers

Salary & Benefits: 

• Salary: 55,000,000 VND - 70,000,000 VND (Net) 
• Benefits: Free housing, airfare, paid spring, summer, fall, and winter breaks, access to a gym, pickleball court, and swimming pool, and free tuition for teachers' children attending the international program at the school.