Secondary STEM & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Teacher in Cambridge

A thoughtful STEM and AI teacher who can challenge students academically while helping them grow their character, spiritual understanding, and sense of social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Have a solid understanding of Computer Science, AI, and STEM subjects.
• Be familiar with and support the school ethos and standards of practice.
• Deliver coding, AI, and STEM lessons that match international standards and Macao's Requirements in Information Technology.
• Show good classroom management, educational planning, and student follow-up skills.
• Use different teaching approaches, including strategies for ESL students and inquiry-based learning, to help a multicultural student body.
• Communicate frequently and helpfully with parents.
• Help with regional STEM events, competitions, and tech shows.
• Attend school events on Saturdays and some evenings.
• Complete curriculum documents for your subject area.
• Finish mandatory school-based and external professional development courses.
• Communicate with appropriate colleagues and administrators regarding school's expectations regarding academic, behavioral and moral standards.
• Cooperate with colleagues and show due diligence in planning and other paperwork.
• Show creativity in lesson planning, departmental activities and school-wide activities.

Middle School and Secondary

Our Middle School comprises students aged 10 to 13, while Secondary consists of students from ages 14 to 18. The class size is between 20 and 25. Students' English fluency includes ESL learners, but by Form 3 most are at or approaching natural-level proficiency. We emphasize vertical and horizontal collaboration between teachers and expect teachers to work diligently for their students' character development, thinking skills, academic performance, spirit of service, emotional, and physical health.

We see early adolescence also known as junior youth as representing a special period of life with unique needs and vast potential. Therefore, programmes at Middle School for this age aim to engage their interests, mold their capacities for service, and involve them in meaningful social interaction with peers and older youth. Students are assisted to gain proficiency in various academic disciplines while also helping them develop their spiritual perception, powers of expression and a sound moral framework to guide their decision-making.

Students enter adolescence, also known as youth, in Secondary school. This is a period of life characterized by blossoming capacities, strength, and vigor. We believe youth possess great potential to bring about constructive change and have an expanding capacity for meaningful service. Their sense of purpose and thirst for knowledge finds expression through greater ownership of their learning and growth. Our secondary programme aims to assist students to further develop their intellectual capacities along with the qualities, attitudes, and understandings that will enable them to make growing contributions to society.

Through rigorous academic training spanning a variety of subjects, they are prepared to succeed in IGCSE exams in Form 4, the IB Diploma Programme in Form 6, and their further studies upon graduation.

Teachers have 36 working hours per week, which is comprised of up to twenty 45-minute teaching periods, various responsibilities, and some planning time. There are about 30 days of Macau and school holidays throughout the year which includes both Winter and Chinese Spring Festival breaks, plus about 50 days of summer holidays. Monthly working Saturdays - often foster community engagement and extension activities - allow us to lengthen our holidays while still meeting contact day requirements.

The annual base salary, including housing allowance, is approximately US$44,000 after tax, and is slightly increased based on years of experience. This does not include the annual travel allowance, new year's bonus, pension contributions, and a yearly re-enlistment bonus equivalent to one month’s salary. Further, the government of Macau generously provides a teacher's professional development subsidy of at least US$600 per month. Taken together, the after-tax total compensation that teachers receive is around US$58,000. Benefits include local healthcare coverage, reduced tuition for up to two dependents to enroll in the school, internal professional development, and assistance in finding an apartment which includes a one-week hotel stay.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (or higher) directly in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
• A recognized teaching certificate (PGDE/PGCE) with a completed daytime student-teaching practice.
• At least two years of full-time teaching experience after getting your qualification.
• Two or more years of proven experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (or an exact equivalent secondary curriculum), with a strong record in exam preparation.
• Fluency in English, which is the medium of instruction.