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Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education - Shenzhen

Start date:
August, 2023

Closed

Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:
Work Type:Remote/Online
Salary:$5,000 per month
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
Remote/Online
Salary
$5,000 per month

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Job Description

BASIS International School Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education (ECE) to start August 2023!

BASIS International Schools is a dynamic, growing network of schools in China and Thailand. Our teachers and administrators are treated as true professionals, and given the freedom to teach in their own way to best benefit their students. As part of a uniquely collaborative and professional teaching community, BASIS International teachers and administrators motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating their own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance.

As BASIS International School Shenzhen expands the Early Childhood Education program we are now looking to add to our dynamic team of administrators and teachers. 

Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education (ECE) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team working closely with all school administrators and reporting the Head of School. Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education (ECE) main focus points are developing early-learning programs, child development coaching, student behavior, and social integration management.

Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education (ECE) will directly supervise Early Education Teachers, Early Education Teaching Fellows, and the Dean of Early Education (as applicable).

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate Pre-K and Kinder 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
  • Support students’ social-emotional development
  • Enforce School Routines and Code of Conduct
  • Assist teachers with student behavior management
  • Communicate with parents as needed to collaborate on student behavior management
  • Maintain student discipline documentation
  • Coordinate academic support program with the Director of Student Affairs and Director of Academic Programs
  • Assist teachers with parent communication regarding various concerns
  • Support a nurturing and achievement oriented school culture (define school-wide behavior expectations, manage social emotional curriculum and character program…)
  • Define routines for school’s common areas (recess, lunch, hallways, Early Bird/Late Bird)
  • Provide support and guidance to Early Education Teachers and Teaching Fellows
  • Monitor student arrival and dismissal

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Early Years Learning
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Pre School

Job Benefits

Benefit Details:
  • Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.
  • BASIS International Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, housing allowance, travel assistance, and more.
  • Assistance in obtaining a visa will be provided.

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
University Graduate
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Additional School Requirements:

Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Adolescence, Elementary Education or a similar, related field.
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in an early childhood school environment.
  • Demonstrated strength in administrative experience.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written).

About BASIS International School Shenzhen

BASIS International School Shenzhen

Yan Shan Lu, Nanyou, Nan Shan Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China

About the Campus

In 2015, our campus in Shenzhen was the first BASIS International School to open its doors in China. Opening with more than 400 students in Pre-K - Grade 10, it has currently grown to more than 1,000 students in Pre-K - Grade 12 and has numerous waitlists. This phenomenal success was recognized at the time as the largest first-year opening of an international school in the history of southern China. In 2023, the school opened a brand new, purpose-built campus to support our continued growth and development. This new campus includes exceptional teaching facilities including 68 standard classrooms, kindergarten classrooms, an auditorium, black-box theater, cafeteria, library, double decker gym, science labs, music classrooms, and an observatory.

BASIS International School Shenzhen has enjoyed a number of academic and athletic successes in its first nine years. More than two dozen students qualified for the World Scholars' Cup Global Round, and several teams have advanced to its Yale University rounds. The AP pass rate surpasses the U.S. national average in more than ten subject areas and graduates have been admitted to some of the most prestigious universities in the world, including Cornell, Duke, Oxford, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, University of the Arts London, and many others.

Living in Shenzhen

Our school campus is located in the expat-friendly suburb of Shekou. There are numerous Western restaurants, grocery stores, IMAX movie theaters with current releases in English, and shopping opportunities close to the campus. Additionally, the area has easy access by car or ferry to Hong Kong and other Chinese cities, such as Macao, Zhuhai, and Guangzhou.

Our Commitment

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.

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Early Years Learning Teaching Jobs

Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education - Shenzhen

Remote/Online
Start date: August, 2023
Closed
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:
Work Type:Remote/Online
Salary:$5,000 per month
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
Remote/Online
Salary
$5,000 per month

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Job Description

BASIS International School Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education (ECE) to start August 2023!

BASIS International Schools is a dynamic, growing network of schools in China and Thailand. Our teachers and administrators are treated as true professionals, and given the freedom to teach in their own way to best benefit their students. As part of a uniquely collaborative and professional teaching community, BASIS International teachers and administrators motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating their own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance.

As BASIS International School Shenzhen expands the Early Childhood Education program we are now looking to add to our dynamic team of administrators and teachers. 

Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education (ECE) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team working closely with all school administrators and reporting the Head of School. Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education (ECE) main focus points are developing early-learning programs, child development coaching, student behavior, and social integration management.

Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood Education (ECE) will directly supervise Early Education Teachers, Early Education Teaching Fellows, and the Dean of Early Education (as applicable).

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate Pre-K and Kinder 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
  • Support students’ social-emotional development
  • Enforce School Routines and Code of Conduct
  • Assist teachers with student behavior management
  • Communicate with parents as needed to collaborate on student behavior management
  • Maintain student discipline documentation
  • Coordinate academic support program with the Director of Student Affairs and Director of Academic Programs
  • Assist teachers with parent communication regarding various concerns
  • Support a nurturing and achievement oriented school culture (define school-wide behavior expectations, manage social emotional curriculum and character program…)
  • Define routines for school’s common areas (recess, lunch, hallways, Early Bird/Late Bird)
  • Provide support and guidance to Early Education Teachers and Teaching Fellows
  • Monitor student arrival and dismissal

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Early Years Learning
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Pre School

Job Benefits

Benefit Details:
  • Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.
  • BASIS International Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, housing allowance, travel assistance, and more.
  • Assistance in obtaining a visa will be provided.

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
University Graduate
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Additional School Requirements:

Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Adolescence, Elementary Education or a similar, related field.
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in an early childhood school environment.
  • Demonstrated strength in administrative experience.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written).

Our Commitment

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.

About BASIS International School Shenzhen

BASIS International School Shenzhen

Yan Shan Lu, Nanyou, Nan Shan Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China

About the Campus

In 2015, our campus in Shenzhen was the first BASIS International School to open its doors in China. Opening with more than 400 students in Pre-K - Grade 10, it has currently grown to more than 1,000 students in Pre-K - Grade 12 and has numerous waitlists. This phenomenal success was recognized at the time as the largest first-year opening of an international school in the history of southern China. In 2023, the school opened a brand new, purpose-built campus to support our continued growth and development. This new campus includes exceptional teaching facilities including 68 standard classrooms, kindergarten classrooms, an auditorium, black-box theater, cafeteria, library, double decker gym, science labs, music classrooms, and an observatory.

BASIS International School Shenzhen has enjoyed a number of academic and athletic successes in its first nine years. More than two dozen students qualified for the World Scholars' Cup Global Round, and several teams have advanced to its Yale University rounds. The AP pass rate surpasses the U.S. national average in more than ten subject areas and graduates have been admitted to some of the most prestigious universities in the world, including Cornell, Duke, Oxford, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, University of the Arts London, and many others.

Living in Shenzhen

Our school campus is located in the expat-friendly suburb of Shekou. There are numerous Western restaurants, grocery stores, IMAX movie theaters with current releases in English, and shopping opportunities close to the campus. Additionally, the area has easy access by car or ferry to Hong Kong and other Chinese cities, such as Macao, Zhuhai, and Guangzhou.