Job Title Classroom Teacher (Ages 6-11)
Location Macao
Appointment Full-Time (1-year contract for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and mutual agreement.)

Position Overview

As an accomplished elementary classroom teacher, you will specialize in delivering engaging, student-centered instruction for students aged 6-11. By focusing on co-planning and co-teaching, you will actively create an inclusive, dynamic learning environment that meets students' diverse needs.

This role is vital to shaping the school's culture, nurturing a love for learning, and implementing innovative practices grounded in internationally recognized methodologies, including the Finnish approach and the Cambridge International Curriculum. In addition to classroom instruction, you will collaborate with colleagues, students, and parents to ensure personalized academic and social growth.

As a key school community member, you will play an active role in implementing child protection measures, ensuring every student's safety and holistic development. Your commitment to maintaining a secure and nurturing environment supports the school’s mission and vision.

Dedicated to continuous improvement, you will also participate in school-wide initiatives, professional development opportunities, and extracurricular activities, contributing to a supportive and vibrant educational community committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

Classroom

• Perform daily classroom teaching activities and participate in planning instructional practices that best support student learning.
• Work closely with students, parents, and colleagues to develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), ensuring understanding, agreement, and support of all stakeholders.
• Act as an active learning community member and participate in assessing and developing it.
• Regularly evaluate student progress using research-based formative and summative assessment practices.
• Participate in classroom activities conducted by other teachers.

General Responsibilities

• Communicate students' everyday activities and progress to parents.
• Actively seek to improve your craft as a teaching professional.
• Follow established policies and school guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of content, instructional strategies, and student development.
• Create and maintain a respectful and positive learning environment.
• Participate in co-curricular and extracurricular school activities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Education equivalent.
• Previous teaching experience in Finland and/or a Finnish-type school with specialization/experience in elementary education development and instruction.
• Previous experience working in a dynamic educational environment.
• Knowledge of relevant curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Experience in inclusive education is an advantage.
• Good command of the English language (oral and written).
• Good command of teaching methodologies used in the Finnish context.

Personal Qualities

• Person of integrity.
• Entrepreneurial mindset/SISU mindset on teaching, learning, and personal growth.
• Strong collaboration skills and a team player.
• Approachable and empathetic.
• Strong communicator.
• Student-centered.
• Open-minded regarding different cultures and views.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training.

Remarks
Should the candidate proceed to the final phase of the recruitment process, the selected candidate must provide:

• Degree Certificate(s) and Transcript in English.
• Criminal Record Extract (Rikosrekisteriote) not older than six months.
• References.
• Documentation of Work Experience.

About the School
Generations International School (GENERATIONS) is a modern, innovative, and Portuguese-inspired international school in Coloane. The school is supported by two fundamental pillars:

• A trilingual education.
• An appropriate balance between excellence in the teaching and learning process and the healthy development of students.

The school operates in a brand-new, five-story facility with modern amenities, including a canteen, indoor and outdoor gyms, libraries, a kids' playground, an auditorium, and other resources that foster a dynamic learning environment.

What We Teach
Generations International School serves students from K1 to Grade 8, combining internationally recognized curricula, including the Cambridge International program, with innovative Finnish teaching methodologies. This unique blend provides students academic rigor, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing them for success in a globalized world.

Where We Learn
Generations International School is located in the serene environment of Coloane, Macao, offering a perfect balance of urban lifestyle and natural surroundings. The school’s facilities inspire learning and development.

• A friendly and international environment.
• Promotion of autonomy, responsibility, and solidarity.
• Encouragement of respect as an individual, as part of society, and as part of the world.
• Opportunities to engage with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and languages.
• Focus on promoting knowledge, skills, and happiness aligned with international standards.
• Emphasis on balancing curriculum rigor with levels of stress and pressure.
• Early opportunities to connect with the world outside the school through partnerships with companies in various fields.

Students thrive in a trilingual, culturally diverse community that nurtures academic excellence and social-emotional well-being.

What Makes Generations International School Unique?

Professional Growth

• Engage in innovative practices like Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
• Access continuous professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Enjoy a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package.

Trilingual Community

• Be part of a vibrant community that integrates English, Portuguese, and Chinese into everyday learning experiences.

Unique Educational Environment

• Participate in a unique educational approach emphasizing tailored language programs, interactive learning, and holistic student development.

Modern Facilities and Small Class Sizes

• Teach in state-of-the-art facilities, including libraries, gyms, and creative spaces, with a maximum of 16 students per class in Kindergarten and Primary levels for personalized instruction.

Ideal Location

• Located in the picturesque Coloane area of Macao, Generations offers a blend of modern urban convenience and natural serenity.