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