Secondary English Language Acquisition and EAL Specialist teacher

AISG is a caring community that looks for passionate teachers who bring their forward-thinking pedagogy along with an empathetic approach to enrich each child’s learning. 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
AISG embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We strive to attract, develop and retain highly talented diverse staff who share this commitment and who can contribute their unique perspective and experiences to enhance our programs.

---JOB OVERVIEW---

TEACHING ASSIGNMENT

Teaching and Learning 

·         Plan and deliver learning aligned with the IB framework, phases of language acquisition, and principles of multilingualism. 

·         Differentiate and personalize instruction to support a range of language, literacy, and learning needs. 

·         Assess, monitor, and report on students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing using formative assessment, WIDA, and other relevant data. 

·         Collaborate with teachers, Learning Support, and Student Support Services to develop and implement appropriate interventions and Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs). 

·         Participate actively in collaborative planning, assessment, moderation, and reflection through the Language Acquisition/EAL team and Professional Learning Communities. 

Admissions, Placement, and Student Progress 

·         Support Admissions with English-language screening and use assessment data, writing samples, student history, and teacher feedback to recommend appropriate placement and support. 

·         Coordinate WIDA testing and maintain accurate EAL student profiles, assessment records, and transition information. 

·         Monitor student progress across the EAL programme and identify students requiring additional intervention, assessment, or changes in support. 

·         Support continuity of provision for newly admitted students and students transitioning between grades and language phases. 

Student Support and EAL Team Leadership 

·         Coordinate EAL input into Student Support Team discussions and collaborate with relevant staff to develop and monitor student support plans. 

·         Lead, schedule, and coach EAL Educational Assistants to ensure support is aligned with student needs and promotes increasing student independence. 

·         Provide guidance and coaching to teachers on effective scaffolding, inclusive Tier 1 practices, UDL, and academic and social language development. 

·         Liaise with IB coordinators, counselors, and other relevant staff to support students’ academic progress and future pathways. 

Programme Development and Communication 

·         Contribute to the development and implementation of EAL policy, programming, and school-wide language initiatives. 

·         Facilitate professional learning and information sessions for faculty, staff, and caregivers on language development and inclusive practices. 

·         Maintain clear and regular communication with caregivers and faculty regarding student progress, support strategies, and EAL provision. 

·         Promote consistent understanding and implementation of AISG’s EAL philosophy and practices across the school. 

---DESIRED QUALITIES---

The candidate with the best fit to join AISG will be passionate about wanting the following:

·         To continuously learn and improve as a teacher by participating in the multitude of professional development opportunities, by actively collaborating with colleagues, by reflecting on practices, and by co-creating a future pedagogical climate that promotes teacher growth and development.

·         To maximize the educational impact of flexibly designed learning spaces that are purposely built to drive innovation and creativity in the classroom. 

·         To contribute to a positive environment where the administration, teachers, parents and students alike are empathetic, supportive and believe in the well-being of everyone in the community. 

·         To apply the attributes of a positive and valued member of a Professional Learning Community and the IB learner profile attributes to ensure a holistic approach for student-centered learning. 

·         To embrace change by leveraging expertise in technology and bringing best practice to different learning environments so that students can perform at their optimal potential. 

·         To foster a culture that values diversity, advocates for equity, and celebrates inclusion by providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address real-world issues.

---EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS---

·         Bachelor’s degree or higher;

·         Teaching certification required;

·         Minimum of 2 years of successful full-time teaching experience;

·         MYP and DP experience preferred;

·         Working in PLCs (professional learning communities) preferred.

---MORE ABOUT AISG---

WHY AISG

·         Our vibrant, positive community spirit - what we see as the heart of AISG - is one of our greatest assets.

·         We are the longest established and only not-for-profit international school in Guangzhou, enabling us to reinvest directly back into the school in support of our educational mission.

·         We were founded in 1981as the first international school in southern China and have established a rich history of educational excellence.

·         We only recruit forward-thinking and dynamic instructional leaders who wish to contribute to an environment that values creative learning and quality teaching.

·         We recruit faculty who are not simply looking for a ‘job’, but who are seeking to join a connected community.

CURRICULUM

·         AISG is an IB Continuum School (PYP, MYP, DP), providing a globally recognized curriculum that balances academic rigor with personal growth.

·         Accredited by WASC and following AERO, Common Core, NGSS, and other internationally recognized educational standards and frameworks, our program prepares students for future success.

·         At AISG, learning is anchored in a clear vision: empowering every student to connect, collaborate, and take meaningful action through inclusive and authentic learning experiences. This vision is realized through AISG’s Transformative Learning Framework, Engagement for All, a single school goal designed to foster student agency, deepen connections to real-world contexts, and inspire purposeful action.

·         At AISG, the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model is implemented from Early Years through Grade 12. Educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to enhance both teacher and student learning.

FACILITIES

The Science Park campus is located in the heart of Guangzhou’s technology center, Science City, in Huangpu District, where Upper Elementary students (Grades 4 and 5) and Secondary students (Grades 6-12) attend. The Science Park campus finished its complete renovation in August 2023 and has state-of-the art, well-equipped facilities with an open-concept design. The campus also features a Performing Arts Center with a theater, black box, music classrooms, and practice rooms; an Athletic Center with a natural grass field, an indoor 25-meter swimming pool, two gymnasiums with three full-sized courts, a fitness room, a dance studio, two external climbing walls, an indoor running track, and two rooftop spaces; and additional amenities that include design classrooms, a cafeteria and cafe area, a nurse's office, a creative multimedia space, and a central library.

TECHNOLOGY

All classrooms are equipped with appropriate technology to support interactive instruction. Starting in Grade 1, students participate in a 1:1 device program, with iPads for Grades 1–5 and laptops for Grades 6–12. Teachers purposefully integrate technology into teaching and learning to support and enable the Transformative Learning Framework. Technology is used intentionally where it adds value to learning, with an emphasis on developing research, digital, and information literacy skills. Each teacher is assigned a MacBook laptop.

Key Software:

·         PowerSchool (Student Information Management System and grade book)

·         Microsoft Office 365

o   Outlook (school email),

o   Teams, OneNote and OneDrive (collaboration and learning engagement)

·         Managebac (Secondary)

·         Seesaw

CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT
AISG is committed to the prevention of child abuse and to the protection of children in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, of which the People's Republic of China is a signatory. AISG is committed to child-safe recruitment practices. The school shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the selection and interview of potential new candidate hires are appropriately screened, and reference checks are conducted. All candidates will be subject to criminal background and employment checks. AISG will make direct contact with the candidates' current supervisors as part of our hiring practices. 

As mandated in the AISG Employee Code of Conduct, all employees must report suspected incidences of child abuse or neglect whenever the employee has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered or is at risk of suffering abuse or neglect.

---HOW TO APPLY---

This job posting is designed to outline teaching assignments and qualifications, not limit the employee nor AISG to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the school, that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as AISG reserves the right to conclude the search prior to the announced deadline.