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ESL Elementary Teacher - Kang Chiao International School - China

Kang Chiao International School, East China is looking for qualified Elementary School English teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, beginning Autumn 2018.

Elementary School English teachers will be responsible for a project-based ESL curriculum and will create a flexible program and class environment favorable for student learning and personal growth in the English language.

Kang Chiao International School East China strives to provide a stimulating environment where diversity and inspiration are embraced. Our students are empowered to acquire and reinforce skills needed to be engaging, active lifelong learners. Therefore, they will be prepared to face uncertainty with confidence in our global society.

Successful applicants will join a team of over forty foreign English teachers within our Kang Chiao Elementary Team. The role is that of an English Language subject teacher and will entail the teaching of four profieciency levelled classes on a block scheduling system.

Mission Statement

Kang Chiao strives to provide a culturally stimulating environment, where diversity is celebrated and students are provided with the skills to succeed in a global society. From our kindergarten through to our senior high school, Kang Chiao utilizes innovative pedagogical methods based on an international curriculum.

Vision

Nurturing International Leaders, Preparing Students for a Beautiful Future.

Posted: September 2018

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Location	Kunshan, China
Start Date	September 2018
Contract Length	2 Years
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor
Student Level	Elementary, Middle School
Monthly Salary	USD 2400 - 3800
Number of Vacancies	5

Job Benefits

Opportunities for in-house, ongoing professional development
Health insurance
Competitive housing allowance
30 paid vacation days for the first year (10 additional paid vacation days for second year of the contract)
Substantial airfare and relocation reimbursement (up to $1700)
Airport pickup and immediate temporary accomodation
Generous contract completion and renewal bonuses

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements
ESL teaching experience required Able to use ESL experience and strategies Willing to assist in the development and delivery of an ESL curriculum designed for lower level learners Patient, enthusiatic, caring and collaborative Age limit for hiring in China is 56
TEFL certification required Find out more about getting TEFL Certified by the renowned University of Toronto Faculty of Education.

About the School

KCISEC is a private K-12 school. We are located 45 minutes outside of Shanghai. Our school’s population is 5,000. We are an IB-authorized and AP-approved school. KCISEC follows American Curriculum, using Common Core Standards for both English and Math. Our Science Department has begun to implement the Next Generation Science Standards. Our Social Studies department has adopted the UCLA History Standards. The High School Program (G9- G12) at KCISEC is designed to prepare students for college and university admission. Kang Chiao is a cross-strait school that has East China and Taipei campus. East China Campus, Kang Chiao International School, was formally introduced to Mainland China by the invitation of the People’s Government of Kunshan in 2012. We opened a new school of 15 years of education which aims to provide a culturally stimulating environment for students in China. In East China Campus, we invested a total of 500 million yuan in an area of 215 acres. The newly founded school opened its door to students from kindergarten, primary, junior, and senior high school on September 2014.