Class Teacher

Job Information

Job Title:	Class Teacher (YCIS-HK-2728-PRI001)
Posted Date:	10/05/2026	Expiration Date:	-
Location:	YCIS - Hong Kong (HK Primary)	# of Openings:	1
Effective From:	Other(08/01/2027)
Job Description:	A teacher shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require under the direction of the Principal. Professional Duties 1. Teaching (a) Planning and preparing courses and lessons; (b) Teaching pupils assigned to him according to their educational needs, including the setting and grading of work to be carried out by the pupils in the school; (c) Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils; (d) On occasions, to provide cover for teachers who are indisposed; (e) Acting as a support teacher in other classes for about 2 hours a week (when the teacher's class is having Chinese lessons). (f) Providing reports, oral and written assessments on a regular basis, and references as and when required. 2. Other activities (a) Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils assigned; (b) Attending to the personal and social needs of pupils; (c) Communicating with parents outside school hours as and when necessary; (d) Communicating with persons or bodies outside the school if necessary; (e) Attending departmental meetings and other meetings arranged for the purposes described above; 3. Training and development (a) Reviewing the teaching methodology and curricula being adopted as and when required; (b) Participating in training and professional development organized by the Foundation; 4. Educational methods Advising and co-operating with the Co-principals and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching programs, methods of teaching and assessment, and pastoral arrangements; respecting decisions jointly made. 5. Discipline, health and safety Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorized to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorized school activities elsewhere; 6. Public examinations (a) Preparing pupils for public examinations and assessments leading to such examinations; (b) Invigilating and supervising pupils during examination periods. 7. Administration (a) To take part, if required, in the review, development and management of activities related to the curriculum. (b) Attending assemblies, registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions (includes supervising of pupils during breaks, and at lunch as laid down on the duty roster.)
Job Requirements:	General Skills, Qualifications and Expectations: • Bachelor's degree or above in Education, Primary Education, or a related discipline. • Possess a valid teaching licence or recognised teaching qualification. • Proven experience as a Primary Homeroom/Class Teacher, preferably in an international or bilingual school setting and with upper primary teaching experience. • Strong knowledge of child development, differentiated instruction, assessment, and inquiry-based/student-centred learning approaches. • Can work in a highly collaborative learning and organisational culture which values a team approach when planning and providing learning experiences which are engaging, challenging, supportive and inclusive; • Consults with the Primary Leadership Team (PLT) and/or Child Protection Team as appropriate and necessary in matters affecting the welfare and safeguarding of students; • Contributes to the school's extracurricular/ enrichment programmes and to the wider school development and growth. • Excellent classroom management skills with the ability to establish a safe, respectful, positive, and engaging learning environment. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds. • Strong commitment to collaborative teaching and working effectively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. • Aligned with the YCIS HK Teacher Portait.

School Introduction

Yew Chung International School (YCIS-Hong Kong (Primary)) 耀中國際學校(香港小學部)
Contact E-Mail:	newteachers@ycef.com
Website URL:	http://www.ycis-hk.com
Phone:	(852) 3921 1073
Fax:	(852) 2337 0206
Address:	3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Description:	Yew Chung International School (YCIS) has established a new model of global education offering the unique richness and diversity of both Eastern and Western cultures that equip children to be bilingual, global-minded, appreciative and caring. We nurture globally competitive students and shape their character into responsible global citizens with the competencies and skills required in the 21st century. YCIS is a global network of international schools from Hong Kong to Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Qingdao in China and Silicon Valley in the USA. Our schools offer programs at the infant/toddler age through high school. We are now accepting applications for the following position in Hong Kong. ************************************ YCIS-Hong Kong is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students; in recruiting, YCIS-Hong Kong child safeguarding practices are held to a high standard. All applicants must be willing to undergo thorough background checks and child protection screening. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who do not receive a response within 2 months may consider their application unsuccessful. All applicants may be considered for other suitable positions with the Foundation and will be deleted from our records after 6 months from the date of application. ************************************

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