High School History Teacher

High School History Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

With fully equipped facilities, a rigorous study schedule, high morale, and exceptional education standards, Shanghai High School is one of China’s most reputable schools.  The History department aims to develop analytical and critical thinking skills through a variety of topics, resources, activities, and assignments.  As part of an international school, the history department expects to prepare students to participate in a collaborative global community.  Quality candidates would have an interest in developing and teaching courses in European history, western civilization, US government, American history, or other specialized history course at the High School level. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Job Start Date: Aug. 23rd, 2027
• Apply Until: No closing date, position open until filled
• All applicants will need to prepare:
  • a cover letter
  • a résumé
  • a copy of passport ID page
  • a copy of highest degree diploma (to be apostilled later)
  • a copy of relevant certificate/license (to be apostilled later)
  • a recent passport photo of yourself with a white background
  • a most recent non-criminal record (to be apostilled later)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in relevant subject area
• Masters preferable
• Minimum of 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate
• Teaching License preferred
• Experience teaching History in an international school preferred
• Excellent knowledge of the content and pedagogy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Abide by the teachers’ rules and regulations, attend orientations, staff meetings, parents’ meetings, and participate in educational activities on time. 
• Provide support to schools/principals as designated
• Understand and respect the Chinese moral and the school's cultural heritage
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and orientations
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

SALARY INFORMATION

• Minimum of $4,600+/month before tax
• Free furnished apartment
• Semester and Yearly Bonuses
• Mainland China Medical Insurance provided
• Pension
• Annual Flight Allowance
• National Holidays
• Internal Professional Growth
• Free Gym and swimming facilities
• Free Chinese Lessons

All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants will be interviewed. Selected candidates will be contacted within two weeks of application, and an online interview may be required for further assessment.