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Lead Early Years Teacher

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies in China provide a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children; a place for children to grow into responsible, considerate and contributing members of society.

With more than 160 learning academies in states in the U.S., Kids 'R' Kids is expanding its AdvancED accredited education system into China. You can be assured, in working with us, we will be your partners in helping build a meaningful and successful career.

Responsibilities:

Learn and administer the appropriate curriculum for children in your care for both classroom and outdoor activities, in accordance with age appropriate objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy
Maintain daily communication with families of children in your care
Maintain confidentiality with information shared by owner, administration, teachers, staff and families
Report any suspected child abuse to owner or administrator - you are a mandated reporter
Maintain all appropriate daily records
Assess and record progress in all areas of growth for children in your care - this includes physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth
Document incidents and accidents appropriately for the administrators' approval
Meet all Quality Assurance and Education Best Practice Guidelines
Stay current on and meet all licensing regulations

Posted: September 2018

This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

Location	Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing and more!, China
Start Date	July 2019
Contract Length	2 Years
Eligible Candidates	University Graduate
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary
Monthly Salary	USD 2000 - 3200
Number of Vacancies	10

Job Benefits

International round trip tickets, competitive salary, housing allowance, insurance, sponsored visa, both China and US holidays

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License Other Certification
Education Required	Bachelor
Additional School Requirements
Four-year degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Linguistics, Psychology, Science, Social Works, History or related fields preferred Minimum teaching experience:Kids 'R' Kids requires training or 2-year working experience English as primary language Working Knowledge of the behaviors and developmental stages of infant/toddler/pre-school/school age children, typically gained by working two years or more in a school or pre-school setting Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to infant/toddler/pre-school/school age children Good written and oral communication skills Infant, Child and Adult CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire or complete certification within 30 days of hire date Employment conditional on completing a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening

About the School

The Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Shanghai is nearly 70,000 square feet – more than four times the size of its average center – with a total of nine classrooms, full library, dedicated STEAM classroom, art and music rooms, full indoor playground, an American football field and more. Our centers also offer Kids 'R' Kids' standard curriculum, including a supplemental Mandarin program that further supports the concept's longstanding philosophies while meeting the requirements of the Chinese education system. Approximately 80 percent of the curriculum is taught in English and the remaining 20 percent is communicated in Mandarin. The schools currently has nearly 50 staff members, including 10 foreign instructors from the U.S. and around the world.