Kindergarten/Early Years Teacher
Shanghai United International School - Wenzhou Campus
China
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
Shanghai United International School– Wenzhou Campus
Shanghai United International School is opening a brand new, purpose built campus in the city of Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China. It is a through school from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and we are now seeking to appoint a team of excellent teachers and leaders to staff the school. This is an exciting opportunity as it not only provides a chance to teach in an International context, but to be in at the beginning in the birth of a new school where you can innovate and grow your career as the school grows to its capacity of 2500 students in the next few years. The school is part of the Shanghai based Xiehe organisation with over 40 schools (including Kindergartens) and 20,000 students. SUIS schools are where ‘East meets West’ to create a truly international education for its students.
Location
Wenzhou Campus. 1 Chuitai Middle Road, Louqiao, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, China
We are seeking fluent English speakers for our Fortune Kindergarten. Fortune Kindergarten International School was first established in March 1998 and now has ten campuses in Shanghai in Pudong and Minghang Districts.
At FKIS we have a unique approach to bilingual education with each class having both a Chinese and English speaking homeroom teacher. Our co-teachers deliver a truly bilingual school-based thematic curriculum with equal emphasis given to both languages. With our focus on personal as well as academic development, together with an international education, we are truly preparing our young children for the future.We offer a caring and supportive environment, merging Chinese and Western teaching and learning approaches. Each class also has a full-time caregiver. FKIS supports teachers in their professional development.Fortune Kindergarten International School offers early childhood education for 2-6 year old children of expatriate families and Chinese citizens. The school population is very diverse with over 30 nationalities represented within the school community. For more information please go to our website at: www.fkis.com.cn
Position
Homeroom Teacher/Language Teacher. Full-time; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Limited positions available for ages 2-6
Contract starting August 15th, 2017. First two weeks for orientation and preparation
Package
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous teaching experience. Paid holidays
The school will purchase and maintain private medical insurance for the employee with www.MSHCHINA.com (through this insurance teachers have access to a wide network of direct billing hospitals). 8 days of full paid sick leave valid within a one year employment contract
A roundtrip airfare of maximum 10,000RMB reimbursed annually. Half when the contract starts and half when the contract finishes. For locally hired teachers the airfare will be covered by the school starting from the second year of contract. Quarterly and semester performance bonuses total 2400RMB per school year. For completion of a two year contract, 2500RMB is awarded as bonus. Lunch will be provided by our professional catering staff. The school will apply and pay for a working visa, work permit and residence permit
Requirements
We require teachers with energy, creativity and a passion for working in early childhood education. At least 2 years experience teaching in early childhood as verified by references. Teacher Certification or Education Degree preferred. TEFL or TESOL certificate an advantage. Understanding of curriculum development, share equal responsibility with your Chinese co-teacher for daily teaching, classroom management, lesson planning and parent communication. Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work successfully with both children and adults. Ability to, and interest in contributing to the extracurricular programme. Participating as a team member and supporting the school’s activities.
Application Process
Please submit your application (please include a CV/Resume and Recent photograph) and/or enquiries to: Email: eric.wz@suis.com.cn & Careers@suis.com.cn
About Shanghai United International School - Wenzhou Campus
- Shanghai United International School - Wenzhou Campus
- Blowing Taiwan Road on the 1st, Louqiao Street, Wenzhou City
- Ouhai District
- China
Shanghai United International School (SUIS) Wenzhou Campus
Address: #88 Chuitai Mid Road, Louqiao, Ouhai District, 325041 Wenzhou, P.R. China
SUIS Wenzhou is the biggest campus of the largest educational not-for-profit organization (Xiehe Education Group) in Shanghai. It is a through school from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and we are now seeking to appoint a team of excellent teachers and leaders to staff the school. This is an exciting opportunity as it not only provides a chance to teach in an International context, but to be in at the beginning in the birth of a new school where you can innovate and grow your career as the school grows to its capacity of 2500 students in the next few years. Our school will follow and further develop a truly international program as have all schools in the Xiehe Group. The philosophy of the SUIS group is ‘where East meets west' and each school has its own way of defining this international approach.
We promote bilingual education, personalized learning and the holistic development of each student. Our curriculum in the Primary and Middle Schools will initially be the SUIS Pioneer Curriculum leading to IGCSE’s, A Levels and AP (Advanced Program) in the High School. The Pioneer Curriculum integrates the compulsory local curriculum with English language and a Western thematic approach. Our success will ultimately be reflected by the placement of SUIS – Wenzhou students into leading universities around the world.
We seek qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teachers to join us in developing a school that will provide many opportunities and which aspires to be among the best schools. This is a unique opportunity to join the inaugural teaching staff of a new campus within the established Xiehe Organization. A campus that will be able to make a significant contribution to maintaining the excellent reputation for international education provided by the Shanghai United International Schools.
If you are passionate about education and getting the best out of every child you teach, then we are very interested in your application.
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