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Elementary Teacher - Guiyang Campus

Summary/Objective:

The English Homeroom Teacher is the lead teacher, who is primarily responsible for the progress of a class of students. He/she applies advanced educational methods to teach the elementary curriculum and cultivate student learning.

Essential Functions:

Organizes the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment
Sets teaching objectives and creates lessons planned aligned to curriculum
Develops and implements teaching strategies to meet objectives
Raises professional advice and feedback to students’ learning progress
Conducts student assessment, records, evaluates, and reports on student development
Maintains regular and positive communication with parents, sharing updates on student progress
Motivates students with enthusiastic, imaginative class activities
Works collaboratively with others to plan and coordinate learning activities
Participates in school events and functions
Additional duties assigned or determined as needed

Posted: January 2019

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Guiyang, China
Start Date	August 2019
Contract Length	2 years
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Elementary
Monthly Salary	USD 3000 - 3500
Number of Vacancies	3

Job Benefits

Salary commensurate with years teaching experienceper per month (dependent upon qualifications and experience)
End-of-Contract Bonus
Master/Hard-to-Fill Stipend
Home passage and Summer Holiday Travel flight
Public holidays & Marriage & Bereavement & Sick & Maternity & Paternity leave
Housing: School will provide the employee with a furnished apartment close to school
Moving allowance:US$300-US$1000
Settling-In Allowance for expatriates hired from oversees
Medical: School will provide medical insurance coverage for the employee and his/her authorized dependent(s) in mainland China
Schooling: The school will be responsible for the cost of registration, capital levy, and tuition fees for the Employee’s school-aged children at BIBA
Professional Development
The school will apply and pay for a valid work visa cost
Mandarin course
Airport pick-up upon arrival, team building, Chinese traditional holiday gift, etc

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Major	Education, English teaching
Additional School Requirements
Familiarity with Common Core, Guided Reading, and/ or Readers and Writers Workshop is an advantage Comes across as friendly, warm, and courteous Adapts quickly to different cultures and new environments Outstanding interpersonal communication and teamwork skills Mature, patient, responsible with a good sense of humor and good rapport with children A passion for educating young students and a keen interest in their development

About the School

Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) was founded in 2006 by a group of passionate educators and is one of the fastest-growing international schools in Beijing, with over 1700 students from various countries. Our vision is to be the model for developing internationally-minded bilingual ambassadors, who promote inter-cultural understanding, respect, and integration in a dynamic global community. The school is deeply rooted in an appreciation of Chinese culture and is dedicated to global citizenship in the world’s historic journey toward a united human community. Our learning culture at BIBA is one that combines rigor, discipline, and traditions of Chinese teaching methods with the vibrant stimulating, and outward-looking creativity of international methods. The fundamental to the success of our program is the passion of our foreign and Chinese teaching staff members. They deliver not only our various academic programs (US national Standards, Chinese National Standards, MYP, IGCSE, and IBDP, but also play an important role via many non-academic initiatives, in the development of a holistic student approach. Aiming hopes that BIBA students will be confident, competent, and well-equipped to take on the challenges of our modern society with international mindedness. BIBA is also accredited by WASC and at the same time, we are an active member of ACAMIS, ISAC, and JISAC. We currently have a faculty population of over 350 (with an equal ratio of international and local staff), from over 25 different nationalities. Our campus consists of an Early Childhood Center, Elementary School, and Middle-High School. Teachers enjoy rich community life with many teaching families, children, and singles, which plan and participate in various events and activities.