High School Science Teacher - KnowledgeLink - China

KnowledgeLink

Various Cities, China

Start September 2018

Contract Length: 10 Months

Number of Vacancies: 5

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

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

Additional School Requirements:

2 or more years of classroom teaching experience (experience with English Language Learners preferred)
Teaching license preferred

Job Benefits:

Salary: Monthly, competitive salary based on your credentials and experience
Accommodation: Free housing or a housing allowance
Accommodation Details: Western-style apartment within walking-distance to your school or a housing allowance based on the cost of living in that area
Airfare Reimbursement: Airfare to China and return flight covered by company
Airport Pickup: Yes
Support Staff: Fully bilingual support staff available to help process your visa, settle you into your apartment, translate legal documents, and much more. We provide western comforts and support to make the transition easier for you.
Health Insurance Provided: Yes
Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation
Professional Development: Ongoing professional development provided, including annual teacher in-service, and frequent professional development opportunities
Bonus: Teacher referral bonus offered to all KL teachers
Holidays: We observe local national holidays and some US holidays
Teachers enjoy career advancement opportunities within the KL network

Job Description:

KnowledgeLink (KL) teaching positions are for motivated and experienced K-12 educators looking to join a growing network of schools, administrators, educators and communities dedicated to growing and shaping international education. Through our partnerships with reputable US and overseas institutions and through our independently operated KL schools, the KL network provides opportunities for a diverse range of teachers to deliver US based coursework in a college-preparatory English-medium environment. Teachers are guided by a local and regional administrative team and enjoy professional development opportunities both within the school and in the greater KL network of schools. In addition to the supportive environment and professional development opportunities, KL also offers one of the best benefits package for teachers working in China, with health insurance, and airfare.

The Science Teacher position is offered within the KL school network, which are co-operated by an accredited independent US school, KL, and an overseas school partner. Academics of the program are administered by the Head of School of the US school, who works directly with the Academic Dean or Principal located at the branch campus to ensure the quality of education. Teachers are provided a US curriculum as a guide and framework for the academic year, and design daily lesson plans and manage the classroom as they would in a typical US classroom. Students take their coursework in English and classes are led by international teachers.

Science Teacher responsibilities include:

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, record appropriate records and prepare progress reports
Communicate with parents
Collaborate with school administrators and peer teachers
Participate in curriculum and professional development sessions
Assist and coordinate activities and events inside and outside of school

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