Responsibilities and Duties

Using Daystar's Planning Framework, our teachers:

· Plan scaffolded and differentiated learning experiences aligned with clear standards-based outcomes

· Utilize varied and effective instructional and assessment strategies, including structured and guided inquiry approaches and problem-based learning, to engage all students in rigorous, meaningful, and authentic learning

· Utilize standards-aligned formative and summative assessment data to inform instructional planning and delivery

· Engage in reflective practice and professional development aimed at improving classroom practice

· Collaboratively plan with Chinese and English colleagues within and across disciplines

Beyond classroom academic instruction, our teachers:

· Create a safe and supportive classroom environment that encourages critical and creative thinking

· Communicate effectively with all Daystar community stakeholders, including students, parents, colleagues, and administrators

· Support whole-child development as homeroom teachers and advisors and/or projects supervisors (e.g. MYP Community/Personal Projects, Extended Essays)

· Collaboratively plan and participate in co-curricular activities and events

· Other duties, as assigned by the Secondary School Principal

Qualifications & Requirements

· Possess a strong foundation in discipline-specific content and best instructional practices (required)

· Experience teaching Advanced Placement or IB MYP courses and preparing students for high-stakes exams (preferred)

· Bachelor's degree (required); Master's degree (preferred)

· Valid teaching certificate or proof of qualified teacher status (required)

· Experience working in a bilingual setting (preferred)

· Must be open-minded and demonstrate an interest in living in China and working at a school committed to developing bilingual and bicultural students