Online Teacher, US Diploma Life Science 6
About The Position
Crimson Global Academy is hiring an Online US Diploma Life Science 6 Teacher to teach a motivated Grade 6 student through live, personalized one-to-one online lessons. The teacher will help the student build a foundation in life science and develop curiosity, scientific thinking, communication, and independent study skills. The schedule is two one-hour lessons per week, starting as soon as possible. The student is based in China (GMT+8). Lessons may be scheduled Monday, Tuesday, or Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or Wednesday or Thursday between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. China time. CGA is an online school providing live, real-time learning to students around the world. The academy describes its aims as accelerating academic performance, fostering a global community, and using technology to support students and provide parents with transparency into their child’s education.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting; tutoring experience does not count toward this requirement.
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Life Science, General Science, Science Education, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of middle school life science content and the US curriculum.
- Exceptional communication skills for interacting effectively with students, parents, and the CGA team.
- Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative, technology-enabled education.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience teaching Life Science or General Science at middle school level (Grades 6 to 8).
- Experience teaching a US curriculum, including familiarity with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).
- Experience delivering personalized one-to-one instruction and adapting lessons for different learning needs.
- A recognized teaching qualification, such as a postgraduate certificate in education, teaching degree, or teaching license.
- Previous online teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Grade 6 Life Science lessons tailored to the student's needs, pace, and goals.
- Teach life science topics including cells and cell structure, living systems and the human body, genetics and heredity, ecosystems and food webs, adaptation and evolution, and the diversity of living things.
- Guide the student through the scientific method, including asking questions, forming hypotheses, conducting simple at-home investigations, recording observations, and drawing conclusions.
- Develop the student's scientific vocabulary, ability to read and interpret data, diagrams, and models, and ability to explain their thinking clearly.
- Use varied teaching strategies and digital tools, such as virtual labs, simulations, and interactive resources, to create an interactive and supportive one-to-one learning environment.
- Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adapt teaching approaches to support strong academic outcomes.
- Plan and communicate a clear course schedule, including lesson content, milestones, and assessment timelines.
- Set meaningful homework, activities, and appropriate assessments.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with the student's family and the CGA team about progress.
- Develop high-quality educational materials and contribute to CGA's learning resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
