Christian Alliance P.C. Lau International School (CAPCL), a non-profit making school wholly owned by Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance, invites applications from potential applicants (Christian is highly preferred) to fill the following position:

Chinese (Homeroom) Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chinese (Homeroom) Teachers will provide instruction in two core subjects at a single grade level including Chinese and Mathematics as well as one of the five specialty subjects such as Art, Bible, Health, Music and Physical Education. Chinese teachers are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues in grade level teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Training
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or Bachelor degree in the relevant subject areas with PGDE (Postgraduate Diploma of Education), or equivalent from an accredited university, preferably with Canadian education background
  • Minimum 10 weeks of a supervised student teaching placement completed at a recognized post-secondary institution
  • Evidence of valid certification as issued by the certificating authority in both the jurisdiction where the teacher was trained and the jurisdiction where the teacher last taught
  • Early childhood education / primary (homeroom) teacher training strongly preferred
 Experience and Skills
  • Prior experience teaching Mandarin as a second / foreign language in a school setting required
  • Proficiency in simplified and traditional script required
  • Previous experience in an international school preferred
 Language Competency
  • Native proficiency in Mandarin required
  • Fluency in spoken and written English

Effective Date of Employment

The starting date for this appointment is 15 August 2024. Initial contracts are normally 2 years in duration.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications including a cover letter, full resume, Teacher Application Form, Christian Faith Questionnaire, teaching certifications, University transcripts and employment reference letters should be submitted in PDF format by email to recruit@capcl.edu.hk or by post to the following address: Human Resources ManagerChristian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School2 Fu Ning StreetKowloonHong Kong Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview by video conference or in person. All personal data collected will be kept in strict confidence and would only be used for recruitment purpose, please refer to School's Personal Data Collection Policy for details.