UWCSEA Dover has a vacancy for a Part-Time Teacher of German for our Home Languages Programme (HLP) from September 202 4 (negotiable).
The Home Languages Programme is for students who want to maintain a language spoken at home but who do not study this language as part of the academic curriculum during the school day at appropriate level. This programme offers students the opportunity to gain cultural understanding of the language, as well as improve their linguistic skills to gain a ge appropriate fluency in their home language.
The students a ges are from 4 to 1 6 y ears o ld. Classes are taught in small groups of 3 to 6 students of similar ages and linguistic levels and will take place after school (or at lunchtime for some younger students).
Plan, prepare and teach classes as required.
- Exhibit good classroom management skills.
Use digital resources to enhance students learning.- Provide samples of students learning in the school online learning platform for parents to follow students progress.
Provide feedback to parents, if required.
- Collaborate with the other teachers of the German Language Department in developing a German Language Curriculum.
Applicants must be degree holders with language teaching experience. Candidates without teaching qualifications but possess experience teaching age groups from 4 to 16 years old with appropriate resources are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must have the ability to teach German to students who speak German as their home language or are Heritage speakers of German.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.- Contribute positively and collaboratively to the development of German Language and Culture in the Home Languages Programme.
Promote cultural exchange and cross-cultural understanding, and to embed German customs, history and traditions in the lessons.
Apply via our job portal [Academic Vacancies - Home Language Teacher (Part-time)] by Friday, 20 September 202 4 2 3:5 9 Singapore Time ]
The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.
Job Type: Freelance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 20/09/2024
Expected Start Date: 02/09/2024
