Phonics Specialist

Phonics Specialist (Kindergarten, Ages 2-6)

Location: Chengdu

Immediate Start - Priority given to candidates currently residing in China

School Overview: This kindergarten, located within Chengdu Eco City, provides a bilingual, inquiry-based learning experience within a modern, high-quality campus that prioritizes the "best for the best" approach for early childhood education. Nestled in a scenic, natural environment, this school is dedicated to creating a nurturing, welcoming atmosphere that promotes a love of learning and a sense of community for both students and families.

The schools unique educational philosophy centers on student-driven inquiry, where children actively explore questions, engage in research, and develop ideas through play, experimentation, and reflection. By designing learning experiences based on students' interests, the school cultivates a deep engagement and relevance in learning, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in young learners.

Position Summary: We are looking for a passionate and experienced Phonics Specialist to join our team, dedicated to supporting language acquisition and literacy development in young learners aged 2 to 6. The Phonics Specialist will conduct engaging, interactive, and developmentally appropriate classes to build foundational phonics skills in young students, helping them develop early reading, listening, and speaking abilities. This role requires delivering 23 classes per week, each lasting 30 minutes, within a bilingual kindergarten setting in China.

Key Responsibilities:

• Phonics Instruction: Teach 23 phonics classes per week, each 30 minutes long, to young learners between 2 and 6 years of age. Use age-appropriate and engaging techniques to develop students' foundational phonics skills, including letter recognition, sound blending, and pronunciation.
• Curriculum Development: Plan, develop, and implement a phonics curriculum tailored to different age groups, promoting literacy skills through playful and immersive phonics instruction.
• Interactive Learning: Create a fun and dynamic classroom environment where young learners can actively participate in phonics activities, using stories, songs, visuals, and games to support language acquisition.
• Student Assessment: Monitor and assess each childs progress, adapting instruction based on individual needs. Provide regular feedback to teachers and administration to support each childs literacy journey.
• Collaboration with Staff: Work closely with classroom teachers and administration to ensure phonics instruction aligns with the overall language and literacy goals of the kindergarten. Share best practices and collaborate on strategies to support literacy development in the classroom.
• Parent Communication: Provide periodic updates to parents on their childs progress in phonics, sharing tips and resources to support language development at home.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. An associate's degree with relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience working with young children, particularly in a preschool or early childhood setting.
• Certifications: Relevant teaching qualification/license PGCE, B.Ed, QTS, State Licence. Recognised National Qual. Not TEFL

Benefits Package:

• Monthly Salary 30K-38K RMB per month
• Accommodation
• Flights
• Tuition for Dependents
• Medical Insurance