[Hanoi] EFL and Art Teacher - Japanese International School - Start from July 2025

Description
Position title: EFL and Art Teacher
Reports to: English Team Leader (EFL), Head of Primary (Art)
Assigned subject/s: English as a Foreign Language (Primary classes - Japanese International Program or Bilingual Program) & Art Classes (Primary classes - Cambridge Program)
Assigned grade/s: Year 1 - 6
Full Time Position
Other responsibilities:
Running clubs, on mutual agreement with line managers
Supervision
These are considered contact hours and included within the maximum teaching periods stipulated in the contract.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Purpose of the Role:
This role is designed to enrich the primary education experience by effectively delivering English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and Art within the Cambridge Primary framework at the Japanese International School, Hanoi.
Key Responsibilities:
EFL Teaching:
Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and educational English lessons to primary students, according to the Cambridge Primary curriculum.
Utilize various teaching methods and tools to accommodate different learning styles and language levels among students.
Assess and monitor student progress in English language acquisition, providing feedback and additional support as needed.
Collaborate with other teachers and staff to integrate English language learning across other subject areas.
Art Instruction:
Teach Art classes as part of the Cambridge Primary curriculum, encouraging creative expression and skill development in young learners.
Plan lessons that incorporate a range of artistic techniques and media, aligning with the developmental stages of primary students.
Organize and manage classroom resources and setup to facilitate a productive learning environment for art activities.
Assess student artwork and provide constructive feedback to foster improvement and confidence in artistic skills.
Curriculum Development and Collaboration:
Participate in curriculum planning and development meetings to ensure the EFL and Art programs meet the educational goals of the school.
Work closely with other primary teachers to create interdisciplinary projects that integrate language arts and visual arts.
Contribute to school exhibitions and presentations that showcase student work in English and Art.
Professional Development and School Community Involvement:
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in teaching EFL and Art to young learners.
Participate in school activities, staff meetings, and parent-teacher conferences as required.
Support the school's vision and mission through active involvement in school initiatives and events.
Key areas of responsibility
Teacher Values and Attributes
Demonstrate a shared understanding of the school's guiding statements and Cambridge department' WISE Guiding Statements (Wisdom, Inclusivity, Synthesis, and Exploration)-separate document will be shared with staff
Model the highest standards of ethical conduct in their interactions with the school community
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by engaging in reflective practice and fully engaging in the school's CPD program
Demonstrate a consistent commitment to well-being for the whole community
Classroom Culture and Environment
Create a classroom culture and environment where all students are supported in their learning and their achievements are celebrated, including use of displays
Establish positive and productive relationships with all students to support their learning and achievement
Have high expectations of themselves in their professional practice
Have high expectations of all students and strategies to support students in meeting these expectations based on the principles of behaviour for learning
Work effectively with colleagues to develop the curriculum and enhance student learning.
Teaching Skills and Practices
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how students learn and how this impacts on teaching
Demonstrate secure content knowledge and pedagogy to plan coherent, authentic and engaging learning programs and lessons
Have a deep understanding of the diverse needs of students and adapt their practice accordingly
Orientate their students and ensure they are ready to learn
Use effective teaching strategies to motivate, challenge and extend student learning
Use a range of assessment strategies to inform next steps in the teaching and learning process and to provide timely, accurate and constructive feedback
Plan effectively using the school's shared Curriculum Map
Use summative assessment to understand student progress and attainment, including designing appropriate internal examinations
Record student data on the school's shared Student Tracker
Manage time effectively and ensure the classroom is free from disruption.
Innovation and Improvement of Teaching and Learning
Engage in reflective practice to improve the teaching and learning process
Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies that encourage the development of students' problem-solving, metacognitive, critical and creative thinking skills
Demonstrate effective use of digital technologies to extend learning to enhance student knowledge, skills and conceptual understanding
Share key information on progress, attainment and areas for development with colleagues, and collaboratively work towards improving student learning
Critically engage with research and evidence in learning and teaching and apply new ideas and approaches to improve the quality of their practice.
Community Engagement
Involve parents and carers in school life to support student learning
Engage with the wider community to contribute to the school's life, vision and mission
Encourage student participation in the wider community, contributing to their development as responsible, active citizens
Establish professional relationships with colleagues in other institutions, professional bodies and educational organisations to develop professional practice.
Other responsibilities
Taking part in school marketing events like Open Days
Invigilating both internal and external examinations
Taking an active role in extra-curricular activities and school events
Any other responsibilities deemed reasonable and assigned by line managers
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: 55,000,000 VND - 70,000,000 VND (Net)
Benefits: Free housing, airfare, paid spring, summer, fall, and winter breaks, access to a gym, pickleball court, and swimming pool, and free tuition for teachers' children attending the international program at the school.