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English Program Principal

Beijing SMIC Private School and Kindergarten

Beijing, China

US 5000 - 7195 a month

Start June 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

All Levels

Eligible Candidates:

District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, Office/Administration Staff

School Requirements:

Education Required: Master
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Major: Curriculum and development, secondary education, administration or relared
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Professional Skills

Highly experienced in teacher management and school operational management
Strong knowledge and proof of successful implementation of teachers professional development, student development and effective application of disciplinary strategies and techniques
Strong knowledge of curriculum development planning and best practices
Demonstrates strong positive commitment toward school improvement
Able to create and deliver complex schedules with creativity, attention to detail in a timely manner
Strong background and understanding of the American-style elementary and secondary education system
Understanding in working with parents/guardians from many diverse cultural background
Experience and patience in working with members of the school community in tense situations
Fluent in both oral and written English at a professional standard Able to find solutions for meeting different student needs, such as Chinese education (Chinese college entrance exam) and western education (e.g. US Common Core, AP, IB)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
A leadership style that values collaboration, compromise, and a clear vision
Brokering partnerships with parents, businesses and the community
A good problem solver
Ability to commit for a minimum of 3 years
Well developed communication skills, both written and oral
Innovator, team player, a sense of humor, creative problem solver, lifelong learner
Open minded, approachable, dedicated, energetic
Devoted to children and learning

Education and Work Experience Requirements

Holds a valid teaching and/or administrative license or certificate
At least 3 years internationalized school management experience and 5 years of classroom teaching experience

Job Benefits:

Salary Scale: RMB 18,000+ BA, plus qualifications RMB 20,000+ MA, plus qualifications RMB 22,000+ Admin, plus qualifications
Annual Bonuses: A Chinese New Year bonus at 50%-120% of monthly salary and an annual 10% raise of the yearly salary (Both based on performance)
Free Child Tuition: Up to two children receive 100% tuition discount (not included: lunch, books, etc.) Contingent on meeting SMIC Admissions policy requirements
Airfare: One round trip ticket for employee and dependents 12,000 per year stipend for home visit
Visas: Legal Working Visa Dependent Visas for family HR Staff assists through the whole process
Relocation: USD 1,000/ single USD 2,000/ family Assistance in resettling
Vacation: All public holidays and 20 annual leave, overtime paid in compensation time
Insurance: Medical, Dental and Evacuation for employee and dependents, Long Term Disability, Life
Continuing Education: Individual PD Allowance - 60% Tuition Reimbursement In-house Collaborative PD
Housing: On campus housing or subsidized housing (Dependant on availability)
Holidays: Paid public Chinese holidays
Leave Allowance: Personal, Marriage, Bereavement, Emergency, Child Adoption, Maternity, and Paternity Leave 5 Days Annual Leave

Job Description:

Job Purpose

Provide leadership to teachers, parents, and students in grades 9-12 while actively promoting a holistic professional plan in a dynamic system dedicated to honor, excellence, community, and joy.

Job Duties

To implement the resolution of the Board of Directors and Chancellor in formulating the school work and development plans of the English Track
To be responsible for the daily operational and educational management of the English Track of the high school
To adhere to the "student-centered" principle and to lead the administration and educational work in the English Track
To establish and continually improve the English Track management systems (including teaching reform, collaboration, and research activities)
As the Principal of the English Track, to lead all foreign teachers in the Chinese Department and Kindergarten in the educational field of work
To introduce and provide teacher development and training platform to promote the professional development and career growth of teachers
To lead the development of school information technology, promoting the overall efficiency in the school management and student information management systems
To manage in a democratic manner, being accountable for the growth of teachers under the supervision and guidance of the Chancellor
To implement the ad hoc tasks assigned by the Chancellor

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

BJ SMIC Private School is a Preschool through 12th Grade institution. Currently, there are 1650 students and 260 full time teachers from 16 nationalities. The School stresses each student’s holistic development and also emphasizes the importance of moral integrity in education.

As we expand into more classes, we continue to hire qualified staff throughout the year. Overall, we have one of the lowest rates of teacher replacement you will find in China, especially among local staff, but also among our expat teachers. Our teachers are committed to their students, and enjoy deep friendships with their coworkers.

Administrators make every effort to place teachers where they can refine their teaching skills and develop professionally, with opportunities for advancement to those that desire it.

Working for a growing company with $1.7 billion in annual revenue has definite benefits; you never have to worry about delayed salary payments or layoff's due to budget cuts. SMIC Private School offers salaries more than sufficient to cover the low cost of living in Yizhuang.

Living in Yizhuang is getting easier every year as well. Whether, cycling, driving, taking the bus or subway, Yizhuang is less congested and easy to get around. Two new shopping plaza's have opened nearby, Lippo Plaza and Creative Life Plaza (with a Sam's club, Papa John's, Starbucks, and bilingual movies). McDonalds, KFC, Subway, and a half dozen pizza restaurants serve Western food nearby. On weekends, teachers fellowship in each other's homes or attend a nearby church, the subway and express buses reach the downtown expatriate fellowships and districts (CBD, Sanlitun) in less than 1 hour.

Yizhuang has many square miles of parks, lakes, rivers and natural areas to enjoy, and Decathlon has plenty of international-standard sporting goods. There are many volunteer opportunities nearby as well, including New Day Foster Home and Shepherd's Field Children's Home within a short drive.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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