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Regional Assistant Principal - Beijing International Bilingual Academy - China

Beijing International Bilingual Academy

Tianjin, China

US 5000 - 7500 a month

Start October 2018

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 Years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

All Levels

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Master
Minimum Teaching Experience: 10 years of teaching experience
Major: Educational Leadership
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: South Africa, New Zealand, United Kingdom (UK), United States (USA), Ireland, Australia

Additional School Requirements:

Administrator credential and advanced degree (MEd, PhD) in education
Extensive understanding of and experience with bilingual education
Demonstrated and track record of strong leadership in creation and motivation of a collaborative working environment with shared vision and objectives
Experience in successfully supervising and supporting teachers in the development of school programs and excellence in teaching
Experience in assisting with the management of enrolment, staffing, scheduling and budget
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to plan and act strategically, excellent executive abilities
Experience and enthusiasm in working in an international setting, awareness and appreciation of cultural differences, relevant consequences and benefits
Good understanding of and experience in integration of technology to improve student learning
Communication skills in Chinese will be an advantage

Job Benefits:

Housing
Summer Travel Allowance
Paid Holidays
Sick and Personal Leave
Medical Insurance
Visa & Work Permit
Full Tuition for Dependent Children

Job Description:

The Regional Assistant Principal will support the growth and development of our new campus in Tianjin. He/ she will partner with the Deputy Head of School to provide educational and community leadership to develop the campus’s growth in line with BIBA’s mission and philosophy. He/ she will collaborate with school leadership in developing strong relationships students, parents, teachers and wider community, developing the capacities of the teaching staff, and supporting curriculum development and implementation.

Responsibilities

Provides academic leadership, especially in overseeing the implementation of the school’s curriculum to ensure high standards of achievements in students
Builds staff capacity in learning, teaching and assessment, including conducting goal-setting, lesson observations, pre- and post-observation conferencing for providing feedback and advice, writing observation reports, supporting grade level meetings, recommending professional development opportunities, identifying PD needs for staff and mentoring new teachers
Leads, supports, and motivates staff in effective implementation of academic and administrative policies of the school
Maintaining a safe school environment and supervising daily operation procedures
Recruits, selects, coordinates, develops and inspires great teachers
Represents the school with community at large, promote a welcoming environment for members of the community including students, teachers, parents and visitors
Participates in branding and marketing of the school and activities related to student admission
Develops and implements strategies to meet goals
Additional duties assigned or determined as needed

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages academic and teaching staff and is responsible for their recruitment, coaching and mentoring, and professional development.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:40AM – 5:30PM. Additional hours on weekends and holidays may be needed for special camps (summer/ winter camp) and recruitment events.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) was founded in 2006 by a group of passionate educators and is one of the fastest-growing international schools in Beijing, with over 1700 students from various countries.

Our vision is to be the model for developing internationally-minded bilingual ambassadors, who promote inter-cultural understanding, respect, and integration in a dynamic global community. The school is deeply rooted in an appreciation of Chinese culture and is dedicated to global citizenship in the world’s historic journey toward a united human community.

Our learning culture at BIBA is one that combines rigor, discipline, and traditions of Chinese teaching methods with the vibrant stimulating, and outward-looking creativity of international methods.

The fundamental to the success of our program is the passion of our foreign and Chinese teaching staff members. They deliver not only our various academic programs (US national Standards, Chinese National Standards, MYP, IGCSE, and IBDP, but also play an important role via many non-academic initiatives, in the development of a holistic student approach. Aiming hopes that BIBA students will be confident, competent, and well-equipped to take on the challenges of our modern society with international mindedness.

BIBA is also accredited by WASC and at the same time, we are an active member of ACAMIS, ISAC, and JISAC. We currently have a faculty population of over 350 (with an equal ratio of international and local staff), from over 25 different nationalities. Our campus consists of an Early Childhood Center, Elementary School, and Middle-High School. Teachers enjoy rich community life with many teaching families, children, and singles, which plan and participate in various events and activities.

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