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Math/Science Lead Teacher

Guangdong Guangya High School

Guangzhou, China

Provided Housing

Up to 12000 RMB flight reimbursement paid at beginning and end of year

Start August 2020

Job
School

Contract Length: 10 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Major: Math / Science / Secondary Education / School Leadership
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

Must be able to obtain a background check
Must be able to satisfy China working visa requirements
Teaching certification or license a plus
Experience working internationally a plus

Job Benefits:

Salary: 28000 - 33000 RMB (pre-tax)
Accommodation: Provided Housing
Flight Reimbursement: Up to 12000 RMB paid at beginning and end of year
Insurance: Health and Accident Insurance
Visa: Residence Permit, Work Permit, and Related Visa Processing Fees Assistance and Reimbursement
Working Hours: 40 + hours/week, 8:00 – 5:00 PM (may vary based on location)
Teaching Hours: Up to 15 class hours per week
Leave: Paid local and national holidays
Bonus: Resigning Bonus Paid out in following year

Job Description:

Guangdong Guangya High School is seeking a Lead Teacher to join our community!

The Guangdong Guangya High School, in partnership with Tower Bridge International Education, is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher to join our growing international education team. This role is perfect for pioneering teachers looking to shape an international program's math and science programs from the foundational stages. This is a great opportunity to do so at a prestigious school in a world class city.

The Guangya international program is hosted on the main Guangya campus located in the Liwan District, where you can find a unique blend of Eastern and Western culture. Founded in 1888, Guangya is known as one of the top high schools in China. The word Guangya comes from the phrase: “广者大也，雅者正也”, which translates to “Cultivate Knowledge, Integrity, and Well-Being”. Guangya currently operates 4 campuses in and around Guangdong province and offers diverse international programming.

The Lead Teacher is globally understanding, experienced in international education, and will embolden a team that focuses on student success. With skills in team building and instructional mentorship the work of a Lead Teacher goes beyond the classroom and focuses on building a strong academic team to best service students. The Lead Teacher will be required to teach multiple math or science courses, with experience in AP/IB/A-Level curriculum as a plus. A successful Lead Teacher can easily adapt to new cultures and colleagues, is flexible to change and is able deal with change positively, grasp the big picture while being detail-oriented, and understand the importance of character and values in education. This role requires a candidate who is committed to developing a strong academic program and working with a small teacher team dedicated to student success.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Lead the foreign teacher team to deliver a strong academic experience and culture for all students
Develop, monitor, evaluate and improve the school instructional program
Facilitate curriculum design and delivery
Develop and deliver professional development to faculty
Provide regular feedback and mentorship to faculty
Support community efforts to recruit and retain students
Maintain academic integrity in the program
Teach multiple courses in math or science subjects

Additional Expectations

Lead and proactively take part in and positively contribute to school events (concerts, holidays, sports)
Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities and life experiences of students and colleagues
Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (extracurricular, academic) that enhance the growth and learning of students
Collaborate with counseling team to provide advice and counseling to students pursuing studies abroad
Some weekend duties may be requested

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The Guangdong Guangya High School is partnered with Tower Bridge International Education to operate an international high school program for grades 10 - 12. Founded in 1888, Guangya is known as one of the top high schools in China. The word Guangya comes from the phrase: “å¹¿èå¤§ä¹ï¼éèæ£ä¹”, which translates to “Cultivate Knowledge, Integrity, and Well-Being”.

Guangya currently operates 4 campuses in and around Guangdong province and offers diverse international programming. With strong matriculation to both domestic and overseas universities, Guangya prepares students by providing a rigorous academic program.

Guangya has achieved excellent scores in education and has been praised by the national, provincial, and municipal governments for several times. All these years, Guangya has made a bumper harvest in the college entrance examination. In the 34-year history of the college entrance examination, there are 39 highest-ranking students in different subjects from Guangya High School.

The achievement has ranked at the top among the prestigious high schools in the province. This year, despite the large-scale expansion in enrollment, more than 60% of the students can enter key universities in China and more than 97% of them can find a place in a Chinese university. The teaching standard of the school enjoys widespread praise.

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