Overview

Please visit our career page and submit an application for “EC ELL Specialist”

https://www.concordiashanghai.org/employment/employment-opportunities

Position Title:      EC ELL Specialist
Division:               Early Childhood
Supervisor:          Division Principal/Assistant Principal

Position Summary:
EC ELL Specialist for the Early Childhood Division may include Preschool (students aged 3-4), Pre-Kindergarten (students aged 4-5), and Kindergarten (students aged 5+). Candidates must have a strong passion for working with young learners and possess current early childhood training credentials. All teachers in the Early Childhood Division are expected to work in respectful collaboration with others on grade-level teams as well as others throughout the division. This includes evidence of successful performance of co-teaching and consultative skills in past positions. Previous experience is necessary.

For Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten positions, candidates must be able to clearly articulate early childhood theoretical frameworks and developmentally appropriate approaches to multilingual learning that are research-based, current, and include play, inquiry, and social-emotional learning as foundational components. Demonstrated ability to act flexibly within an early childhood environment characterized by integrated and sustained learning experiences driven by student interests is expected. Knowledge of social-emotional, cognitive, and linguistic development for children ages birth to 5 years old is required.

In order to meet Concordia school-wide learning outcomes (SLOs) and grade level expectations, the teacher carries out the following broad and specific responsibilities across the following domains: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Management, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities.

About Concordia International School Shanghai

Concordia International School Shanghai is a co-educational day school for students aged 3 to 18. Concordia attracts those families seeking rigorous academics, a whole child philosophy and a welcoming environment for themselves and their children. Our comprehensive American curriculum, from Preschool 3 to Grade 12, produces students with their own unique balance of Global Citizen, Servant Leader, Spirited Athlete, Confident Artist, and Passionate Scholar. We invite you to stop by for a visit  and discover for yourself the amazing community that makes up Concordia International School Shanghai.

OUR MISSION
At Concordia, we view every student as a gift from God, entrusted to us by parents, and are committed in faith-based stewardship to educate students holistically in a nurturing environment that includes comprehensive and challenging opportunities in academics, creative arts, spirituality, athletics, extra-curricular activities and service.

OUR VISION
Concordia Shanghai will be a preeminent international school in Asia empowered to carry out its mission.

CORE VALUES

  • Pursue Excellence
  • Holistic Development
  • Spirit-guided
  • Community-centric
  • Service-minded