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Job Title: Primary Art Teacher
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Location: Hiba Academy Shanghai
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General Information

Business Unit: Hiba Academy Shanghai
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Working Calendar: Academic
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Description & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Commitment to Students

• Dedicate to the care and nurture of students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic development.
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• Treat students equitably and with respect, being sensitive to factors that influence their learning potential.
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• Establish respectful relationships with students and understand the impact of these relationships on learning.
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• Create a supportive and welcoming learning environment where students feel confident to take risks.
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• Acknowledge students' strengths and abilities while encouraging open-mindedness.
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Commitment to the Families of Students

• Establish strong partnerships with students’ families.
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• Value parents’ knowledge of their children and share this information to aid educational development.
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• Ensure open communication and information exchange with parents.
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• Celebrate student success and keep parents informed of school events.
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• Encourage parent involvement in the learning environment.
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• Share professional knowledge about teaching and learning with parents.
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Professional Knowledge

• Maintain professional knowledge and recognize its importance for improving practice.
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• Understand and reflect on student development, learning theory, pedagogy, and educational research.
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• Be guided by the school’s values, policies, and procedures.
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• Remain open to adaptation and innovation as a professional educator.
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• Seek ways to share knowledge with other educators and learn from them.
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Professional Practice

• Apply professional knowledge and experience to promote student learning.
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• Use appropriate pedagogy, assessment techniques, and technology in teaching.
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• Plan to promote students’ critical thinking and inquiry skills.
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• Ensure a systematic approach to teaching literacy and numeracy.
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• Continuously refine practice through inquiry and reflection.
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• Participate actively in curriculum and planning teams.
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• Maintain high standards of documentation.
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Participation in the Learning Community of the School

• Support each other in collective and individual learning.
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• Work collaboratively to help each other succeed.
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• Strive for quality in all teaching areas.
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• Commit to professional growth through reflection and new strategies.
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• Support colleagues’ professional development in a respectful manner.
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Contribution to the Broader Life of the School

• Participate in activities that enhance community and provide a broad educational experience for students.
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• Engage in residential trips, workshops, and community events.
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• Support the pastoral and cultural dimensions of the school.
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• Build positive relationships within the school community.
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• Participate in House activities.
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Participation in Co-Curricular (CCA) Program

• Actively support and contribute to the CCA program.
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• Foster teamwork and good sportsmanship.
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• Build positive working relationships with coaches and staff.
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Other Duties

• Undertake or assist with additional duties as requested by the Head of Primary or their delegate.
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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate.
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Experience

• Excellent written English and interpersonal communication skills.
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• Strong technological skills across various applications.
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• Proven ability to develop innovative academic pathways for students.
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• Collaborative team player with a strong understanding of concept-based learning.
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• Effective administrative and organizational skills.
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Expertise

• All staff are expected to uphold the school’s values by:
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  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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  • Supporting the school’s culture and strategic objectives.
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  • Complying with the School’s Code of Conduct.
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  • Building respectful relationships with students, staff, and parents.
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  • Behaving ethically and maintaining confidentiality.
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  • Modeling punctuality and meeting deadlines.
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  • Supporting the Hiba Academy Values.
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Preferred Aptitudes

• Practicing artist in chosen field.
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• Minimum two years of teaching experience.
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• Ability to assess student needs and interests.
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• Capability to develop curriculum.
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• Open, proactive, patient, and caring attitude.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and educational software.
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