High School Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job Purpose

As a  High School Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover) at the International Christian School in Hong Kong, you will be joining a cohesive and forward looking team of Christian educators who seek Christ-centered academic rigor in our teaching and learning. Holding students to high standards, you will cultivate a positive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of the School’s Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs), informed by a biblical worldview.

This position covers our teacher on maternity leave from January 20, 2025 to mid-May, 2025.  

What you will do:

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment which values student care, promotes positive relationships, and contributes to the intellectual and spiritual growth of students.
• Work collaboratively to plan, prepare and deliver lessons that align to the ICS World Language (Spanish) curriculum and provide appropriate differentiated support to the students you teach.
• Operate from a standards based perspective providing regular and specific formative feedback and evidenced based summative judgements.
• Maintain regular communication and trust with parents in a welcoming, open and cooperative manner.
• Collaborate with, and learn from, other faculty members in professional learning activities, curriculum development, and other school based activities and tasks.
• Commit to leading or co-leading after school activities, sports and clubs when assigned.
• Engage in administrative tasks that are core to the school’s operation, such as curriculum management, service on committees.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong passion and commitment to Christian education, and the ability to integrate biblical principles in their teaching.
• Native or near-native Spanish, and excellent spoken and written English.
• A bachelor’s degree and teacher’s certification (i.e. Bachelor of Education, or Postgraduate Diploma in Education) or equivalent awarded by an accredited university. Holders of Registered Teacher license by the Education Bureau of HKSAR are highly preferred.
• Strong pedagogy, and experience in the classroom teaching Spanish to middle school students (age 11 to 14).  Familiarity with the international school environment and standard-based grading and reporting are highly preferred.
• Proven effective classroom management experience, that supports student development and models biblical principles.
• A team player with a positive and growth mindset, dynamic and the ability to interact well with faculty, students and parents in all aspects of school life.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo thorough background checks and child protection screening.

What we offer:

We offer a 5-day work week and an attractive remuneration package, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  As part of the ICS Community, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues and students of diverse cultural backgrounds.  We have a supportive and engaging working environment marked by a distinctive Christian ethos. 

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To apply:

Join us through submitting an online application with your resume and salary expectations at www.ics.edu.hk.

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