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Head of Primary School - Chengdu

BASIS International & Bilingual School Chengdu is seeking qualified candidates for a Head of Primary School for the 2024-2025 school year!  

Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our Head of Primary School with BASIS International & Bilingual School Chengdu.   

Why BASIS International Schools?   

BASIS International & Bilingual Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China with a tradition of academic excellence and rigor. Our first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015 and since then we have opened schools in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu and Wuhan, with two new schools coming in Shenzhen in 2024.   

Our graduates have been accepted into some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the world, including Princeton, Oxford, Cornell, Imperial College London, MIT, University of Toronto, Johns Hopkins, and many more—with an overall acceptance of nearly 100% to Top 50 U.S. universities.  

Highly focused on academic outcomes, the Head of Primary Programs is responsible for establishing student support programs that lead to exceptional student outcomes. Through elevated expectations of student capabilities and a willingness to ensure that all students have the support they need to be successful, this person will take a data driven approach to assessing the needs of the students and allocate the resources needed to enhance the students’ educational experience. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate primary academic programs to support students in situations relating to social integration in/out of the classroom 
  • Instruct teachers on child development best practices 
  • Create procedures for extreme behavior occurrences 
  • Monitor parent communications 
  • Manage parent expectations 
  • Create procedures for collecting or organizing substitute plans and recruit Teachers and Teaching Fellows for substitute duty which the Curriculum Coordinator then manages  
Posted: October 2023
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationChengdu, China
Start DateAugust 2024
Eligible CandidatesUniversity Graduate
Student LevelElementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 5000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China, we understand that investing in the care and growth of our teachers and leaders is the best way to ensure the finest global education for our students. As such we offer unparalleled benefits and support, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Furnished housing
  • Relocation allowance
  • Global health coverage
  • Professional development
  • Career growth opportunities
  • HR support throughout the process, including visa, travel, home settling, and more

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
MajorEarly Childhood Education, Education
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred 
  • 3-5 years experience in an educational setting 
  • Administrative experience in an educational setting preferred