Date posted:2024-05-26 | Writer: Keerapat International School | Email: [email protected]
Keerapat International School (KPIS) is a leading international school based in Thailand, offering an exceptional education to students from around the world. We are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating learning environment that encourages them to reach their full potential.
Job Description
At KPIS, for Grades 1-5, there is a homeroom teacher and an EAL (English as an Additional Language) teacher at every grade level. Both the homeroom and EAL teachers are responsible for all students in the classroom. The EAL teacher will plan and work closely with homeroom teachers and divisional principals to meet the needs of students who need extra language support. The EAL teacher will coordinate with the parents to give instructions, recommendations and consistency monitoring and report the progress of the students. This program follows the hybrid model (Push in and Pull out). The goal is to develop students with no English or very low levels of English proficiency to a point at which they feel secure and are able to function in their regular classrooms with minimum assistance.
The EAL teacher uses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to teach grade-level content. Additionally, the EAL teacher uses the California ELD Standards to provide English learner students with a high-quality program that will enable them to attain proficiency in English - developing the skills and confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing that is at the core of achievement inside and outside of the classroom. The California ELD standards correspond to the rigours of CCSS and define the progression of language acquisition through three stages of proficiency and recognize that the student’s native language plays an important role in Learning English.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in education.
Minimum of 2 years' experience as an EAL teacher or as a bilingual teacher in an international school
Experience working with elementary/primary school-aged children
Knowledge of Common Core curriculum standards
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students
Be eligible for a Thai Teaching licence
Preferred
Masters degree or higher in education with a specialisation in teaching EAL class
TEFL/TESOL certificate or diploma
Experience with standards-based assessment, curriculum design, data-based instructional planning, and educational technology.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide scaffolding materials for students.
Provide “on the spot” support during Language Arts instruction time.
Provide pull out classes to meet students’ individual needs.
Provide quarterly EAL reports with ELD standards and students’ proficiency level.
Complete reports such as Student Data, Student Record, etc.
Keep a student observation journal.
Meet with the parents of new EAL students to discuss how the EAL program works.
Post weekly lessons with scaffolding strategies on Seesaw or Google Classroom to support students and parents.
Co-teach with homeroom teachers.
Teach the whole class Grammar or Phonics.
Share observation notes with homeroom teachers for additional feedback.
Join collaboration meetings twice a week with the grade-level team.
Support running records with all students.
Check grade-level alignment in curriculum and standards for PowerSchool grades (only in Language Arts).
Provide feedback on assessments as to the kind of support the student received from the EAL teacher (substantial, moderate, or light support).
Other duties and responsibilities
Provide formal children supervision during scheduled supervision times
Act as a substitute teacher for teachers who are absent, as needed.
Other duties, as assigned by school leadership
KPIS International School is dedicated to providing a high-quality international education to our students in a safe and nurturing environment. As part of our commitment to child protection and safeguarding, all candidates for employment must provide a self-disclosure, including proof of identity, education and teaching credentials, criminal background check, complete work history, and references indicating that the candidate is fit to work with children.
Compensation: Depending on qualifications and experience
Probation period: 120 days
Direct supervisor: Elementary Principal / Head of Elementary Immersion
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