Teacher of Humanities

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (in partnership with King's College School, Wimbledon and Nanjing Foreign Language School) is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Humanities (History and Philosophy) to join their Scholastic Excellence Research Center for an August 2025 start. 

The Scholastic Excellence Research Center is seeking a passionate and dynamic Humanities Teacher specializing in History and Philosophy. As a Humanities Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality education to students, fostering critical thinking, and promoting an understanding of historical events and philosophical ideas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the intellectual growth of students and contribute to an enriching academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development & Instruction:
  Design and implement engaging lesson plans for History and Philosophy, ensuring alignment with the center's educational standards and goals. Deliver lessons that encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and thoughtful discussion.
• Student Assessment & Feedback:
  Evaluate student progress through various assessment methods, including essays, exams, and discussions. Provide constructive feedback and guidance to help students improve their understanding and academic skills.
• Classroom Management:
  Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages respectful debate, collaborative learning, and intellectual development. Manage student behavior effectively and maintain discipline in accordance with the center’s policies.
• Research & Enrichment Activities:
  Encourage students to explore independent research topics within the fields of History and Philosophy. Support extracurricular activities such as history clubs, debates, or philosophy discussion groups to enhance students' understanding beyond the classroom.
• Collaboration & Professional Development:
  Work closely with fellow educators and academic coordinators to refine teaching strategies and ensure the continuous development of the curriculum. Participate in professional development opportunities and stay current with educational trends and developments in your field.
• Student Support:
  Provide academic support and guidance to students, offering tutoring or office hours as needed to help students succeed. Address students' academic and personal development concerns with care and professionalism.

Why you will love working with us:

• Time for Quality:A reasonable teaching workload allows time for planning, student support, and collaboration.

• Wonderful Students: Almost all students are impeccably behaved, eager to learn, a joy to teach, and actively support and care for each other.
• Thriving Community: Regular events, whole-school house activities, and over 300 co-curriculars.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Enjoy daily buffets, an on-site coffee shop and noodle bar; 50m pool, fitness room and sports fields; aquatics centre and extensive landscaped gardens.
• Vibrant Staff and Family Activities: From sports to music, to culture and fun events, our faculty choose to spend time with colleagues outside of work.
• Ideal Location: Wuxi, an internationally welcoming city, offers beautiful scenery, abundant food, entertainment and leisure options, short commutes (5-15 minutes), an international airport (20 minutes from school), and fast, comfortable trains to many parts of China (e.g. Shanghai - 44 minutes).
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: highly competitive salary levels, housing allowance, full tuition support for school-age children and an annual return airfare and medical insurance for employee and dependents.

*We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.

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About you

• A Master's degree in History, Philosophy, Humanities, or a related field is required. Teaching certification is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience in History and Philosophy at the high school or university level is preferred. 
• A strong passion for the subjects and a commitment to fostering academic excellence is essential.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire students and foster a passion for the humanities.
• Knowledge of diverse historical periods, philosophical traditions, and key figures.
• Familiarity with modern teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.