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College Counselor

Dingwen Academy Hangzhou

Hangzhou, China

Fully-furnished staff apartment provided by the School.

Airfare reimbursement for round-trip economy tickets.

Ongoing

Job
School

Number of Vacancies: 1

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Rich knowledge and experience of college counseling, especially in the US system;
Familiarity with international curricula and courses such as IB, A-Levels, and AP;
Worked in international or bilingual schools;
Bachelor's degree or above in the relevant field;
Excellent communication skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment;
Sincere caregiver, creative educator, and erudite presenter.

Job Benefits:

High-end health insurance with global coverage;
Free breakfast and lunch;
Reimbursement for visa application;
Tuition waiver for up to 2 children;
Relocation allowance;
Free use of school facilities;
Winter and summer holidays.

Job Description:

Overview: To effectively guide students towards higher education, the College Counselor must possess extensive experience and expertise, with a proven track record of success and relevant professional qualifications. Familiarity with the US college system and application processes for international and Chinese universities is highly advantageous, as is fluency in English and Chinese. The school requires a Counsellor who can provide unbiased and safe guidance to students while also possessing the diplomatic skills necessary to assist ambitious families in navigating the complex higher education landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and implement the long-term and short-term development plans of college counseling based on the school’s educational philosophy, strategic plans, etc.
Have a wide and deep knowledge of politics, economy, technology, and culture, and analyze their trends, directions, and impact on the demand for talent.
Fully understand every facet of world-class universities including their educational statements, governance systems, curricula, faculty, majors, evaluations & assessments, alumni networks, etc.
Be familiar with the Chinese National Curriculum and international curricula & courses (e.g. IB, A-Levels, AP).
Master the application procedures and requirements of international universities, and make appropriate and tailored strategies for each student.
Guide and advise students and parents through one-on-one meetings, lectures, workshops, etc.
Make close contact with college admissions officers and keep them updated on the school’s educational practice and progress.
Join in the school’s admissions process to optimize the talent selection mechanism.
Work closely with the faculty to monitor the development of students and fully understand their personalities and advantages; ensure that high-quality recommendation letters are submitted on time during the application season.
Integrate resources inside and outside the classroom to improve students’ application profiles.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Hangzhou Dingwen School is a newly built world school with Chinese characteristics, committed to cultivating future leaders who are rooted in China and promote global progress.

The school is located in the north section of the University Town in Qiantang District, Hangzhou, bordering the Qiantang River to the east, the moat to the south, and the golf course to the north. It is surrounded by more than 100 acres of greenery and is located "above the park". It is scheduled to open in 2024.

School supporting facilities

The school has a building area of 178,000 square meters and is constructed by international first-class modern standards. It has complete equipment and facilities. It has a 50-meter-long swimming pool with a total of 8 lanes, a performance hall that can accommodate 800 people and a 400-square-meter black box. Sub-theatre, 400-square-meter outdoor standard playground, primary and secondary school indoor sports halls, primary and secondary school libraries (including 2,500 square meters of secondary school library). In addition, Dingwen School provides more than 230 teacher apartments and more than 450 student dormitories to meet the living needs of teachers and students.

Curriculum structure

In the compulsory education stage, the school will organically integrate cutting-edge educational theories and teaching methods at home and abroad based on implementing the national curriculum syllabus and achieving "integration of China and the West, learning from the East and the West" in the curriculum. In addition, in addition to cultivating students' intellectual and moral education, the school will rely on the superior campus environment and plans to offer sports courses such as Mini Golf, Art, and Canoeing, to achieve the overall "moral, intellectual, and physical" development of students. development.

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