Position Description: 10th Grade and IBDP Physics Teacher
School Introduction
In September 2014, Shanghai Qibao High School and the Dwight School launched Shanghai Qibao Dwight High
School, the first non-profit, independent, Chinese-foreign collaborative high school approved by Shanghai Education
Committee as a qualified legal organization. Chinese and international students have the opportunity to attend this
three-year, full-time boarding school in Shanghai for grades 10, 11, and 12.
Shanghai Qibao High School and the Dwight School share long histories as educational leaders and have received
numerous awards in recognition of their innovative and successful networks of schools. Shanghai Qibao was founded
in 1947, became a key high school in 1961, and has operated a network of fourteen schools since 2005. The Dwight
School originated in 1872, has been an authorized IB World School since 1975, and currently has international schools
located in New York, London, Vancouver, and Seoul.
The Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School curriculum integrates an international perspective with four pillars of
Chinese compulsory education, Chinese Language, History, Geography and Politics. Students will have the option to
participate in the Shanghai academic proficiency exams. As is the case with all global Dwight Schools, the school is
currently a candidate to implement the IBDP curriculum. Graduating students are eligible to receive a Dwight School
diploma, a Shanghai Qibao High School joint diploma and an IB diploma (pending authorization by the IBO).
The school currently has 157 students enrolled in 10th grade and will admit another 150 students for the 2015-16
academic year. In future years when the school is at full capacity, Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School intends to
enroll approximately 1,000 students across all three grade levels. The faculty and administration includes highly
qualified Chinese and international teachers. The school benefits extensively from the resources and expertise of both
partners.
The school campus is situated in Qibao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai. Teachers and students have access to a
teaching building with subject classrooms, science laboratories and arts facilities, an administrative building, an
auditorium, a library, multimedia facilities, an indoor gymnasium, an outdoor sports facility, student dormitories and a
dining hall.
Skills and Requirements
Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School is hiring an experienced physics teacher to join their team based in Shanghai.
This is a permanent, full-time position available starting August 2015. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a
new school pioneering a Sino-foreign joint high school model with highly qualified western-trained expatriate and
local teachers.
I. Scope and Purpose of the Job:
Physics teachers are responsible for developing curriculum and teaching classes for the school physics
program.
Position objectives include:
1) Designing and implementing subject matter curriculum in line with preparation for the IBDP and for
IBDP year 1 and 2.
2) Fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages student participation and
facilitates mastery of subject material.
3) Maintaining a record system to track student progress
4) Building strong lines of communication with school staff and parents to support student learning
5) Contribute to the development of the Qibao Dwight school culture and support school mission.
II. Position Characteristics:
Salary: School’s own salary schedule, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Length of Contract: 203 days over 12 months (based on school calendar)
Location: Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School, Shanghai, China
Contract Start Date: August 1, 2015
Arrive at School: August 10, 2015
School Hours: 7:20-4:30, unless noted for special circumstances such as evening study hall. Classes end at 3:10.
3:10-4:30 is planned for activities.
Teaching load: 20 hours/week.
III. Position Relationships:
Reports to: Vice-Principal
Coordinates with: Principal, Curriculum Director, IBDP Coordinator, faculty, administrators.
Type of coordination: Program Development to meet the curricular needs of the school with particular focus on
pre-IBDP, IBDP and Chinese national integration and faculty development.
IV. Position Qualifications:
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A bachelor’s or master’s degree in your subject field
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Qualified teacher with a minimum of two years teaching experience
Experience teaching English subject to secondary school students, ideally in IBDP.
Commitment to further professional development.
Experience monitoring, assessing, and reporting pupils’ progress.
Possesses effective and varied teaching techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
Prior experience teaching in an international school or cross-cultural environment with students for
whom English is a foreign language
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Strong ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
Knowledgeable in the area of instructional methods and theory
Desire to serve as a team player
Ability to inspire and motivate students
Excellent communication, orally and in writing, with students, parents, and staff
Outstanding problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Self-starter comfortable navigating ambiguous situations
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Plan unit plans and curricula based on content knowledge, understanding of students, and goals of
the curriculum as directed by the curriculum director and school leadership
Ensure that all aspects of planning and preparation, including learning outcomes, learning activities,
materials, resources and assessments are in alignment with the philosophy fundamental concepts and
pedagogical approaches of the IB program
Create a dynamic and positive classroom environment that facilitates learning through respectful and
culturally sensitive personal interactions
Monitor attendance and progress of students to ensure that they participate in class and complete
coursework requirements
Design and implement an assessment system to monitor students’ mastery of course concepts
Encourage organization, responsibility, cooperation, teamwork, honesty, creativity and tolerance
among students
Participate in house advisory system and act as CAS advisor
Seek extra help for students with special needs or who require additional learning support
Review student progress, and in the case of educational or behavioral challenges, communicate as
appropriate to the Curriculum Director, IBDP Coordinator, and school staff
Provide feedback to parents on student progress at designated intervals and events
Collaborate with other teachers and staff
Pursue professional development activities to continue to build subject matter knowledge and best
teaching practices
Contribute to the school’s extracurricular program and participate in school events
Mentor Chinese teaching assistants when relevant
Additional duties as requested
Remuneration:
Salary Range:
Housing:
Relocation:
Medical:
AD&D:
Flights:
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Emergency Evacuation:
Contract Length:
Highly competitive salary paid in Chinese Yuan Renmnbi.
Taxable stipend provided
Taxable stipend provided
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2 year contract renewable on mutual agreement
VII. To Apply
A letter of application, a resume and the contact details of two references should be sent to the Foreign
Vice-Principal, Brantley Turner, at hr-eng@qibaodwight.org. Information about the school can be found at
www.qibaodwight.org
Applicants will be contacted for interview appointments as time permits. A demo lesson may be requested
in the interview process, in person for teachers already located in China and via video format for teachers
overseas.