The English Teacher at SYA-China is a full time position.  The English Teacher reports directly to the Resident Director (RD).  S/he is responsible for teaching two to three seminar style sections (avg. 15-18 students/section) of English to bright, motivated 11th and 12th grade students from top US public and independent schools.  In addition to teaching related responsibilities, the English Teacher shares, with other faculty members, other academic and non-academic duties as elaborated below.    

Specific areas of responsibility and job expectations include:

A. Report directly to the Resident Director (RD).

B. Adhere to SYA curriculum guides.

C. Teach two to three seminar style sections (avg. 15-18 students/section) of English.

1. Each section of English meets four 50-minute periods a week.
2. The English course syllabus covers a variety of genres and styles with a focus on Chinese literature in translation and English writing about China.   
3. Assessment of student performance should employ a number of instruments with an emphasis on writing in a number of styles. 
4. Letter grades and qualitative assessments of student progress are required at the end of each quarterly marking period.  

D. Attend scheduled planning sessions with other faculty members in order to insure 

coordination and integration across the curriculum and co-curriculum.

E. Communicate with parents and home schools via email and telephone to discuss student concerns as needed.

F. Fulfill other required duties such as attending all scheduled meetings and supervising 

school-sponsored activities as needed at the request of the RD.

G. Chaperone school trips as needed at the request of the RD.

H. Serve on a disciplinary committee when student discipline issues arise as needed at the 

request of the RD.

I. Be available to serve as “on duty” faculty member during school vacations as needed at 

the request of the RD.