Critical Thinking & Writing Instructor (English Teacher) / Debate Instructor

Job Description:
We are looking for intelligent and driven instructors who are committed to student development. While all of our instructors have impressive backgrounds, they also possess enthusiasm and a diverse range of life experiences that engage and grow our students. Beyond this charisma and intelligence, we look for candidates with moral aptitude and a personal character that allows them to be appropriate role models for developing youth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop students’ communication and critical thinking through socially engaging and thought-provoking themes, topics, and activities;
• Present various perspectives for students to grapple with and continuously challenge students’ ideas;
• Instill positive humanistic values in students, especially of critical thinking and rigorous analysis;
• Instruct learners of various English levels in weekly or twice-weekly lessons, ensuring full comprehension of course materials (at minimum: be comfortable with Grades 3 through 9; ideally capable of teaching either Grades 1 through 2 or Grades 10 through 12 in addition);
• Assist in designing lesson content on a regular basis;
• Prepare for lessons and provide insightful, actionable feedback on the material as needed;
• Grade homework on a weekly basis, giving insightful, actionable feedback to lesson planners and students;
• Inspire learners with an energetic demeanor and by forming personal connections with them;
• Assess student performance qualitatively and deliver recommendations in progress reports;
• Collaborate effectively with other teaching and administrative staff;

Critical Thinking and Competitive Debating

• Teach students Critical Thinking, Strategy, Negotiations, and Competitive English Debating;
• Prepare students to become top competitors at major debating competitions, Model United Nations conferences, Mock Trial events, and more;
• Develop students’ communication and critical thinking through socially engaging and thought-provoking themes, topics, and motions.

Requirements:

• Possess an undergraduate degree from a university with an English medium curriculum;
• Possess (but not a requirement) a Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field (e.g. Reading/Literacy); or demonstrate significant high-quality teaching experience;
• Have a track record of proactively finding new ways to improve their organizations;
• Show a strong sense of intellectual vitality that inspires learning in others;
• Show strong interpersonal skills, especially when working with parents and colleagues;
• Be comfortable in a flexible role with high degrees of personal independence;
• Speak English natively;
• Immediate available is highly preferred.

What We Offer:

• Full work visa sponsorship in Hong Kong
• Round-trip transportation/travel allowance
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, with performance bonus
• Collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive medical insurance

5 days work/ week (Tue-Sat). Salary offered will commensurate with qualifications and experience. We offer opportunities for development in addition to a competitive salary and fringe benefits to the right candidate. Please send your CV stating with contact details, available date, and current & expected salary.

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Job Type: Contract

Work Location: In person

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