Immersion programs are very successful provisions for second language acquisition. Learners are immersed in second language experiences which are scaffolded for them as they gain proficiency in the language. Language immersion focuses more on the second language being a tool that is used to immerse the student completely within the subject.
At KPIS, for Grades 1-5, there is a homeroom teacher and an EAL (English as an Additional Language) teacher at every grade level. Both the homeroom and EAL teachers are responsible for all students in the classroom. The EAL teacher will plan and work closely with homeroom teachers to meet the needs of students who need extra language support. For the EAL teachers to provide the utmost support, no classroom should have more than one-third of students identified as immersion students.
The EAL teacher uses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to teach grade-level content. Additionally, the EAL teacher uses the California ELD Standards to provide English learner students with a high-quality program that will enable them to attain proficiency in English - developing the skills and confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing that is at the core of achievement inside and outside of the classroom. The California ELD standards correspond to the rigors of CCSS and define the progression of language acquisition through three stages of proficiency and recognize that the student’s native language plays an important role in Learning English.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in education.
Minimum of 2 years' experience as an EAL teacher or as a bilingual teacher in an international school
Experience working with elementary/primary school-aged children
Knowledge of Common Core curriculum standards
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students
Be eligible for a Thai Teaching license
Preferred
Masters degree or higher in education with a specialization in teaching EAL class
Experience with standards-based assessment, curriculum design, data-based instructional planning, and educational technology.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide scaffolding materials for students.
Provide “on the spot” support during Language Arts instruction time.
Provide pull out classes to meet students’ individual needs.
Provide quarterly EAL reports with ELD standards and students’ proficiency level.
Complete reports such as Student Data, Student Record, etc.
Keep a student observation journal.
Meet with the parents of new EAL students to discuss how the EAL program works.
Post weekly lessons with scaffolding strategies on Seesaw or Google Classroom to support students and parents.
Co-teach with homeroom teachers.
Teach the whole class Grammar or Phonics.
Share observation notes with homeroom teachers for additional feedback.
Join collaboration meetings twice a week with the grade-level team.
Support running records with all students.
Check grade-level alignment in curriculum and standards for PowerSchool grades (only in Language Arts).
Provide feedback on assessments as to the kind of support the student received from the EAL teacher (substantial, moderate, or light support).
Other duties and responsibilities
Provide formal children supervision during scheduled supervision times
Act as a substitute teacher for teachers who are absent, as needed.
Other duties, as assigned by school leadership
KPIS International School is dedicated to providing a high-quality international education to our students in a safe and nurturing environment. As part of our commitment to child protection and safeguarding, all candidates for employment must provide a self-disclosure, including proof of identity, education and teaching credentials, criminal background check, complete work history, and references indicating that the candidate is fit to work with children.
Compensation: Depending on qualifications and experience
Probation period: 120 days
Direct supervisor: Head of Student Support Services
Direct reports: None
PDPA Notice: All information collected during recruitment for this position is used for the purposes of evaluating a candidate’s suitability for the position. All personally-identifiable and sensitive information is handled in accordance with the Thailand Personal Data Protection
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
194
Taxes
All teacher required to pay Thai Taxes.
Accommodation
Monthly additional flexible allowance that can be allocated to other benefit plans such as housing stipend or medical / insurance plan upgrade
Flights/Transport
A return air ticket to home country at the end of 2nd year contract.
Dependent Opportunities
A nursery to G12 Tuition and Campus Fee waived for the first 2 children
Medical
A health insurance policy provided by the school with possibility to upgrade plan and extend coverage to dependents
Disability
School provides life insurance policy covering Death and TPD, total permanent disabilities to all teachers
Retirement
A Provident fund (retirement saving) is available as an option to employee
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Donald Holder
Foreign Principal
Tsinghua International School, Daoxiang Lake
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