About School:

We are an American high school located in Shanghai, China. Our 500 G9-G12 students aim to study abroad in the USA, Canada, UK, Singapore etc. We currently employ 40 subject teachers, of whom at least 50% are International teachers from around the globe. Our students study both the US Common Core and AP curricula. Our school is at an exciting time in its development, where we seek to recruit experienced and professional high school teachers to join us on our journey as we continue to grow, evolve, and expand.

Curriculum:   US Common Core & AP
Accreditation:  AP, WASC, Cognia
School Type:    Grades 9–12, Day & Boarding
Students Enrollment:  Approx. 400 in total

About Job:

• Lead vertical alignment across grade levels to ensure coherent progression of knowledge and skills.
• Lead horizontal alignment across course sections to ensure consistency in pacing, rigour, and learning experiences.
• Oversee curriculum documentation, including scope and sequence, unit planning, and resource development.
• Lead vertical alignment across grade levels to ensure coherent progression of knowledge and skills.
• Lead horizontal alignment across course sections to ensure consistency in pacing, rigour, and learning experiences.
• Establish and refine a clear departmental assessment philosophy (formative and summative balance, feedback principles, academic integrity).
• Ensure assessment design is valid, reliable, and appropriately challenging; lead moderation and standardisation.
• Support the implementation of effective differentiation for diverse learners, including EAL and students requiring additional support.
• Lead the department in developing a coherent approach to technology integration that enhances learning and supports subject-specific pedagogy.
• Promote effective use of digital tools for planning, assessment, feedback, and learning analytics where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Academic Coordinator and colleagues to support whole-school academic initiatives.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• English proficiency as a working language.
• Previous middle leadership experience.
• With at least 3 years of AP teaching experience, and a proven track record of helping students attain excellent AP scores.
• Teaching License/Qualification.
• Strong understanding of curriculum and assessment in a Common Core and/or AP context.
• Able to develop and clearly articulate a clear departmental vision for technology integration and assessment philosophy.

About Contract:

• Contract Period: 2 years
• Student Contact days: 180
• Approximate Dates for the School Year: Aug 1-June 25

About Package:

• • Salary Range: Negotiable

 

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