Are you a WAB Fit?

Success in an overseas teaching position depends on many synergies being realized.  Some elements that are important to taking up a successful appointment at WAB include:

• A good match in applicant’s skills and expertise and WAB’s needs.
• A good match to WAB’s educational philosophy and pedagogy.
• A good fit with WAB’s culture.
• The right chemistry and a good transition

General Profile

• Experienced and qualified teachers
• Fits WAB's Philosophy and Values
• High level of professionalism and commitment to the school
• Child focused - warm, caring and supportive
• Team player – collaborative
• Ability to become part of a community and work with parents
• Flexible and adaptable
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
• Skilled in IT
• Intercultural sensitivity
• General interest in China
• Stable in personal life
• Experience in school events and extra curricular activities programs
• Experience in coaching sporting teams and/or performing arts
• Experience in outdoor education & recreation programs
• Experience in school development
• Experience in and knowledge of inquiry based learning
• Able to balance high demands of work with personal recreational pursuits
• Preference to teachers trained in IBPYP, IBMYP and IB Diploma, First Steps programs

Pedagogical Profile

• IB – PYP, MYP or Diploma experience (or similar) - please see our IB pages for more information
• Inquiry-based and hands-on learning
• Using local context and environment to enhance learning
• Stimulating Classroom environment

Desirable Professional Experiences and Practices

• Multi-cultural approach or experiences
• Experience and/or training in working in an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) environment
• Experience in meeting needs of individual students and differentiating teaching techniques
• Experience in inquiry approach to teaching and learning
• Experience in activity based and hands on learning
• High level IT skills and experience in integrating IT across the curriculum
• Experience with contemporary practices in English and Mathematics
• Experience with authentic assessment practices