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Academic Principal

KL International School

Chongqing, China

Start August 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 1-2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

All Levels

Eligible Candidates:

District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience

Additional School Requirements:

Master’s Preferred
Must meet China visa requirements
Early education experience
Must pass background check
Teaching certification or license a plus

Job Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Provided Housing
Up to 12000 RMB for Round Trip flight reimbursement
Health and Accident Insurance
Residence Permit, Work Permit, and Related Visa Processing Fees Assistance and Reimbursement
Working Hours: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Teaching Hours: Class hours per week determined with HOS
Paid local, national and school holidays
5 personal days per year
Resigning Bonus Paid in Following Year
Tuition coverage for dependents

Job Description:

The KL International School of Chongqing is seeking an Academic Principal to join our growing community!

KLIS is seeking an experienced Academic Principal who loves to work with international students of all ages.

KL International School of Chongqing

The KL International School was founded in 2015 as the second licensed PreK – Year 13 international school for expatriates in Chongqing, China. KLIS is the only private, co-educational, not-for-profit international school in Chongqing. Our mission is to prepare creative, collaborative and curious students who will thrive as educated global citizens, self-sustaining learners and ethical leaders. KLIS believes in being a “Responsive School for a Changing World”.

KLIS Educators

KLIS educators are bright, adaptive, and responsive to their students. They are culturally aware, understanding that a diverse group of students with unique backgrounds sit in front of them each day. They are patient and caring, taking time to explain concepts to different learning levels and cherish the opportunity to serve as role models. They are explorers of Chongqing and the world – both interested in and dedicated to learning inside and outside of the classroom. Most of all, KLIS educators love students.

As the Academic Principal, you will serve as the academic leader of KLIS, leading a core group of teachers and teaching assistants to instruct a diverse group of international students. With skills in school leadership and excellence in academic program development, the work of the Academic Principal goes beyond the school and extends to serving as a cultural ambassador and example of positive school culture, taking care to understand and collaborate with international colleagues and the community. A successful Principal will easily adapt to new cultures and colleagues, can help to grow a positive school community, grasp the big picture while being detail-oriented, and understand the importance of character and values in education.

This role is suitable for academic leaders looking to join a young school and those who want to contribute to shaping the future of a school.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Lead the teaching team made up of foreign and local teachers to deliver a strong academic experience and culture for all students
Develop, monitor, evaluate and improve the school instructional program
Lead curriculum and professional development
Train and provide educational resources to faculty
Promote and implement professional development
Co-develop the school calendar and schedule
Integrate and maintain school systems
Interview and onboard foreign teachers
Work with the admissions team to drive student recruitment and retention of students
Maintain academic integrity in the program
Develop and maintain close relationships with parents and the community
Plan and manage staff assignments
Establish robust, meaningful co-curricular and auxiliary programs
Be a visible, positive presence in all areas of the school

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

KL International School is a private,co-educational, not-for-profit international school whose mission is to prepare creative,collaborative, and curious students who will thrive as educated global citizens, self-sustaining learners, and ethical leaders.

Chongqing Nuolin Bashu School for Foreign Personnel (KLIS for short) was established in 2015. It is the first and only American-style independent non-profit international school in the center of Chongqing approved by the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission.

The main enrollment of the school is The target is the accompanying children (non-Chinese nationality) of foreigners who legally hold foreign residence permits in China. The school aims to cultivate students with an innovative spirit, cooperation awareness, and learning quality, and provide students with personalized education and development, so that they can actively respond to the challenges of the changing world and become qualified global citizens and thought leaders.

The KL International School was founded in 2015 as the second licensed PreK – Year 13 international school for expatriates in Chongqing, China. KLIS is the only private, co-educational, not-for-profit international school in Chongqing and our mission is to prepare creative, collaborative, and curious students who will thrive as educated global citizens, self-sustaining learners, and ethical leaders. KLIS believes in being a “Responsive School for a Changing World”.

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