We are looking for a Kindergarten Academic Director for an international school based in Guangzhou. This is a full-time position starting ASAP.
About the school
The school is a private international language school which is located in Guangzhou. It provides curricula from preschool to Grade 12, which including Chinese national curriculum (nine-year compulsory education) and as an IBO authorized school, international curricula which consist of IB PYP amp; MYP) and American high school program (with Cognia Accreditation) are provided independently.
Job Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Programme within the spirit of the school‘s Vision and Mission Statement
- Be in charge of the development of the Programme with the ultimate aim of running the International Baccalaureate courses with eventual full recognition by the IB
- Providing all teachers in the Programme with a strong professional development programme, including the training of teachers in collaboration with the Coordinator
- Advising the Principal on the staffing, budgetary and facilities needs
- Recruiting teachers in close collaboration with the Principal
- Liaising with the school’s registrar to make certain that students’ records are maintained
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, PGCE or PGDE with at least 7 years’ teaching experience
- Collaborative team player
- Ability to apply current technology to staff development and instructional delivery
- Excellent communication skills with students, staff and parents.
- Successful teaching experience
- Prior training and experience in an IB program preferred but not required
Benefits
- Monthly Salary of 35,000 to 40,000 RMB before tax commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Additional housing allowance of 2,000 RMB a month
- Fully paid Summer and Winter holidays
- Public holidays
- Medical health insurance
- Free tuition for one child