High School International Division American Curriculum Program (Direct Hire)

Subjects Hiring For: Math/Physics
Location Hiring For: Nantong (Haimen District)
Projected Start Date: Late August, 2024
Projected Courses: AP Precalculus, AP Calculus, AP Physics I
Projected Class Periods: 20 45-minute class periods

Job Description

The program is seeking to hire a Physics Math teacher to reside and teach in our US Curriculum Program located at the Nantong Haimen Dongzhou School International Division center for the 2024-2025 academic year. Teachers are responsible for the organization and execution of the classes they teach, for participation in various departmental and school groups and endeavors, and for participating in other capacities as assigned by the administration. Students are selected and enrolled in the program based on prior academic achievement, provincial high school entry exams (中考), partner school entry requirements and personal interviews as required. Partner schools work with the AHEAD Education Group to manage program administration, logistics, and HR.

Responsibilities
-Full-time class load (max 25 periods, 40 minutes/period), with a focus on student-centered and project based learning.
-Communicate and co-ordinate with administration to organize and run class according to academic guidelines, standards and philosophy.
-Co-ordinate and co-operate with Chinese partner admin and faculty for program administration, development, and class organization.
-Assess and report on students’ progress and grades in a timely and organized manner to the home campus and China-based admin.
-Coordinating and communicating with local school and partner staff regarding program day to day operations
-Provide individual or small-group academic help to students as needed.
-Co-ordinate an extra-curricular activity if possible.
-Perform other duties as necessary or as assigned.

Benefits
-Strong base salary based on years of experience, qualifications, position, and placement.
-Furnished western-style apartment in gated community or housing allowance (2500rmb/month based on location)
-Round-trip to and from US/Canada point of hire (overseas hire) and school center OR 8500 annual travel allowance (local hire).
-Work visas, foreign expert certificates, residence permits, and other China required employment paperwork.
-PAID holidays, sick days and personal days,
-Domestic health and accident insurance (direct billing available)
-Income tax services and remittance
-Teacher orientation and training.


Requirements (VR = Visa Requirement)
-Bachelor’s degree; in teaching subject preferred (VR); Master’s degree and above desirable.
-Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in teaching subject or related field. (VR)
-Experience or background in western G9-12 school system strongly desirable.
-Ability and motivation to work cooperatively and diplomatically with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration in a foreign cross-cultural environment.
-Career-oriented and commitment to continued professional development.
-Fluent English
-Fluency with computer technology.
-Ability and commitment to engage in student-centered, project based learning.
-Legally able to work under the labor laws of the People’s Republic of China.
o Pre-requisite work experience (see above)
o Background check from home country (other previous residence locations MAY be possible) (VR)
o Up-to-date health check
o Degree able to be authenticated (if from non-Chinese institution) (VR)
o Official reference/verification of employment letters covering two years of teaching (VR)

NOTE: Some of these may be waived or less stringent (besides degree) if a candidate already has a z-visa and if their current school will cooperate in the transfer process. Different cities may also have their own specific interpretations and requirements.

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