Primary ELL/ESL Teacher

Job Summary

Working individually or in groups with students who are pulled out of regular classes several hours per week for language-specific instruction. The expectation is that they will be able to re-integrate into regular classes by the following academic year. Must be able to design custom curricula for each student’s learning needs and assess the students regularly. Experience in Primary ELL is all but required.

• Facilitate learning by becoming engaged in life and progress of each child, including maintaining a close relationship with parents.
• Organize, support and take part school events, outings and activities.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to effective and harmonious functioning of the department.

Working Hours & Schedule

Teachers have 36 working hours per week, which is comprised of up to twenty 45-minute teaching periods, various responsibilities, and some planning time.

There are about 30 days of Macau and school holidays throughout the year which includes both Winter and Chinese Spring Festival breaks, plus about 60 days of summer holidays. Monthly working Saturdays—which often foster community engagement and extension activities—allow us to lengthen our holidays while still meeting contact day requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary range, including housing allowance. This does not include the annual travel allowance, new year’s bonus, pension contributions, and yearly re-enlistment bonus that is equivalent to one month’s salary. Furthermore, the government of Macau generously provides a teacher’s subsidy.

Benefits include local healthcare coverage, reduced tuition for up to two dependents to enrol in the school, assistance in finding an apartment including a one-week hotel stay, and an interest-free salary advance to assist with upfront housing costs if needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in education with a junior/senior Primary qualification OR any bachelor’s degree plus a relevant post-graduate certification in Primary education.
• Fluency in English, which is the medium of instruction.