Instructors for 2-Week, In-Person, Enrichment Program for Grades 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 in Shanghai and/or Shenzhen, China

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Instructors for 2-Week, In-Person, Enrichment Program for Grades 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 in Shanghai and/or Shenzhen, China
CTD & ASDAN-China Summer Collaboration

Summer, one-week, in-person courses offer students the opportunity to engage with like-minded peers on a topic of interest. The program is hosted by ASDAN- China in cooperation with Center for Talent Development to design the academic courses. Although the school sites for 2025 have not been finalized, for summer 2024 the program was held at the Concordia International School - Pudong Campus in Shanghai. Instructors modify and implement challenging and engaging, one-week enrichment courses for students in grades 1 & 2 or 3 & 4. Course content is one to two years above grade level to meet the needs of ASDAN's academically talented student population. Instructors receive support and training but should have experience with and be able to differentiate instruction for high ability students with a range of skill levels and background knowledge. Courses are paced to allow for alternating periods of talking, listening, and hands-on activity, as well as individual work and group work. Up to two bilingual teacher's aides will be provided, depending on class size. Max class size is 20. Instructors will be employed by ASDAN-China for this program. View info and a video of last year's program here: https://www.seedasdan.com/en/ctd-offline-en/

Program Details:

• Two to three, online meetings/trainings in June, prior to departure. Time and date TBD.
• Attend three, in-person trainings (maximum two hours each) prior to program opening
• Shanghai: Departure Wednesday, July 9 to arrive in Shanghai Thursday, July 10
• Classes run from Monday to Friday, July 14 to July 25.
• Shenzhen: Departure Wednesday, July 23 to arrive in Shenzhen Thursday, July 24
• Classes run from Monday to Friday, July 27 to August 8
• Classes run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with one-hour lunch break daily. 5.5 hours of instructional time per day.
• Short staff meeting to be held at the end of each day.

Course Titles (Previous syllabi and materials available for editing and modification)

Grades 1 & 2

• Kitchen Chemistry (both locations)
• Detective Math
• Life on Mars
• Rocket Science: Blast Off with Newton (both locations)

Grades 3 & 4

• Chemistry: Liquids and Mixtures (both locations)
• Brain Games: Math Logic (both locations)
• Physics: Force and Motion
• Engineering: Building Skyscrapers

One Additional Substitute/CTD On-site Coordinator Assistant position is also available. Applicants should have a moderate comfort level with the majority, if not all course offerings should they be called on to step-in.

Compensation

Stipends includes curriculum and course development/modification, teaching responsibilities and student evaluation writing.

• $3,000 stipend per session/location. $500 bonus for doing both sessions.
• Round trip economy airfare from home city to Shanghai or Shenzhen China. Return date flexible.
• Individual hotel accommodations. For summer 2024 staff stayed at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East. Hotel for 2025 has not yet been finalized but will be same standard of accommodation. (Family members, partner, friend, etc. are welcome to stay but airfare, lunch and dinner stipend are only provided for the instructor.)
• Tour opportunities during initial three-day preparation and jetlag adjustment period.
• All meals provided, with the exception of the middle weekend.
• Assistance from ASDAN to obtain multiyear visa.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and teaching experience required; master's degree or equivalent preferred.

5 years teaching experience required; 7-10 years teaching experience preferred.

Ability to adapt content.

General Responsibilities

Learn and implement ASDAN policies and procedures and CTD course expectations. s

Maintain active supervision at all times.

Strengthen or modify instructional activities and components of the course and prepare a syllabus using CTD template.

Choose and submit requests to ASDAN staff for appropriate instructional materials for the course.

Execute course curriculum with an eye toward individual student progress and achievement.

Supervise Teaching Assistant's performance and engagement in the classroom.

Utilize student assessment system according to guidelines and provide students with feedback on their work.

Communicate with CTD on-site liaison regarding academic needs and ASDAN staff regarding student concerns.

Evaluate and assess students' academic performance according to guidelines and course objectives.

As per policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

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