Guangzhou, China www.guangzhou-online.com (Guangzhou and China info.) The Gateway to China-Guangzhou-Online.com
Elementary Teacher (teaching Years 2,3,4) to start now or JAN 08 (preferably female but will consider male) History/English Teacher to start JAN 08 This International School is a co-educational school located in Guangzhou southern China . They offer quality education in English at Secondary, Primary and Early Childhood level to both day students and boarding school students. The teaching facilities are excellent and the student teacher ratio is less than fifteen to one. Established in 2003, the School has quickly gained a reputation as a school which provides a caring environment for its students and encourages the pursuit of excellence in academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. They are a fully accredited school offering British National Curriculum Key Stages 1-3, IGCSE, and A Levels. They are a recognized University of Cambridge International Centre (CN558) and registered with the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (ISN:1850020). They offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a low teacher-student ratio, resources directly from the UK , and a pleasant working environment. The purpose-built campus is located in the center of the most important business district and is easily accessible by bus, subway, and taxi. Guangzhou is a bustling city with modern comforts. Along with Shanghai and Beijing , it is one of the three most important cities in China and is only 2 hours from Hong Kong . Salary and Package US$1375/mth (0-1 yrs exp) - $2000/mth (5+ yrs exp) for teachers with BA degree and teachers certificate US$1500/mth (0-1 yrs exp) - $2200/mth (5+ yrs exp) for teachers with MA and teachers certificate US$1650/mth (0-1 yrs exp) - $2400/mth (5+ yrs exp) for teachers with Doctorate degree and teachers certificate Annual Flights 50% International Medical Insurance Housing allowance of 3500 RMB (about $460 USD) per month. This will normally cover most or all of the cost of a 2-bedroom apartment in the Tianhe area. Multiple-entry working visa (your wife will also be on this visa and entitled to the same travel privileges) Vacations: One week in October, two and half weeks for Christmas and New Year, three weeks for Chinese New Year (in February), one week in May, and seven weeks for summer. To be considered for these positions applicants must submit the following: 1. Resume and letter of application (on file) 2. A copy of your teaching certificate (a scanned copy is preferred but we also accept faxes) 3. A copy of your University degree (a scanned copy is preferred but we also accept faxes) 4. Two letters of reference. 5. A copy of your passport (yours and your wife's) 6. Twelve passport photos (can be done cheaply in China) During the first week here the school will assist them with accommodation and finding a suitable apartment, registering their residence with the local police, and getting their medical check at the foreign visitor's hospital. These are all required for attaining your Foreign Experts Certificate and Work Visa. ======================================================================= Suzhou Singapore, China Middle School Music Teacher Sep 07 start Secondary Librarian (or strong Maths Teacher and department can be reorganised) - JAN 08 The Suzhou Singapore International School www.ssis-suzhou.com is located at the center of the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) on the edge of the ancient historical city of Suzhou. This rapidly expanding park was set up as a joint venture between the governments of the People's Republic of China and Singapore and is one of the leading development parks in China. The school is an integral part of the park's development providing a high quality education to students from over twenty different countries. Since 1996, when it opened, SSIS has grown from a small Kindergarten and Primary School to become a K-12 school with over 1,400 students. SSIS is a dynamic and progressive international school committed to excellence and educating the whole child. They are growing and always seeking teachers who are passionate about teaching and learning and every other aspect of their profession. They are authorized to offer the IB Diploma and MYP programmes and are presently preparing for authorization of the PYP programme. They are committed to the IB learner profile (www.ibo.org http://www.ibo.org/) in their educational services and are seeking staff who show a similar commitment, show resilience and understanding, are solution focused and definitely are team players. Applicants should have a university degree, a teaching qualification or specialised qualification, fit the profile above and wish to work in a beautiful environment. Salary and Package A local RMB living allowance of 5,000 per month plus a US dollar salary converted to RMB for the better exchange rate (between 2000 and 2200US$ per month converted to RMB at the base rate of 7.9%), but remitted where ever you require, all net of tax. Fully furnished accommodation, flights annually, bonus payment, medical health scheme, 3cu metres of shipping and extra heating allowance for the winter months. ====================================================================== Shanghai, China Primary ESL Teacher - OCT 07 The school is in need of a Speech Teacher to take care of teaching their Primary 1 and Primary 2 (age 7 and 8) students. As most of the pupils are Asian, they have a speech component where a teacher goes in to all the P1 and P2 classes (8 classes at this point in time) to give English speech training to help develop the children's confidence in using the language. They have an immediate opening and they're hoping the teacher can be with them by 8th October 2007. Teachers must be: certified school teacher (B. Ed) experienced (The basic prerequisites are teacher certification plus at least 2 years of full time K-12 classroom teaching experience. This does not include day to day supply teaching, summer school teaching, or student teaching.) willing to sign a two year contract. flexible and able to adapt to a foreign culture and environment. Remuneration Package Salary will be quoted based on your educational background and relevant experiences. Major Benefits: - Overseas Allowance Round-trip transportation at the beginning and end of contract Round-trip transportation annually Free transportation to and from school during working days School provides visa procurement assistance Paid Vacation Shipping Allowance for the first contractual year Medical & Dental subsidy for each calendar year Group Accident and Hospitalisation Insurance Sick Leave/Maternity Leave/Matrimonial Leave/Urgent Personal leave Tuition Fee subsidy for dependent children Professional Development Scheme ====================================================================== Hangzhou, China Grade 1 teacher (Hangzhou Campus) to start week of December 17th until June 09. This position would suit a teacher with no dependents and at least 2 years of relevant experience in a primary grade. The opening could start sooner for the right candidate - DEC 07 This International School offers local expatriate students in the Hangzhou area a world-class education delivered in a unique setting. The school campus, located on the grounds of the highly respected Hangzhou Number Two Middle School, is fully equipped and staffed to offer a comprehensive international program. The curriculum, taught in English and structured on the American format (and offering Advanced Placement courses), benefits from the cooperation of its sister schools of the International School Development Foundation (ISDF) who work together to standardize resources and programming. The school features western-style fully equipped classrooms, multiple state-of-the-art computer labs, science labs, playfields, a new gymnasium, and a library all of which compare very favourably to other similar sized international schools around the world. There are currently 28 expatriate teachers on staff from 8 different countries with the majority from North America. All teachers speak English with native level fluency. The small classes and school size ensure that students receive the attention they need in order to achieve maximum success. This campus opened in August 2002 with 15 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 4, and currently serves over 250 students PS-12th grade. The school is proud to have its first graduating class this school year (2007). Facts about the school: They operate on Three campus locations: Shanghai ( Hongqiao Campus, Pudong Campus) and Hangzhou International School. They have a full term of accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). They were founded in 1990 by the International Schools Foundation. ISF operates six international schools: three in Shanghai, and one each in Hangzhou, Jakarta, and Cape Town. ISF is a non-profit (501 C-3) organization located in Lansing, Michigan, and operated by an appointed Board of Governors. They currently have over 1000 children enrolled in preschool through grade 12, across four campus locations. Over 40 nationalities are represented among the SCIS community. They have a dedicated and talented group of educators on each campus. They are a diverse team who come mainly from the USA, Canada, England, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. The school is based on the American system (grade levels, similar structure of class offerings, daily schedule, yearly calendar); School hours for student attendance is 8:00 3:00, Mondays through Fridays. The curriculum is international (based on an American framework, but incorporating the standards from many Western countries: USA, England, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand); Materials are largely from the U.S., but also include materials from other countries. Salary and Package Salary between US $29,500 33,600 depending on qualifications and experience Bonus at completion of contract 2 year contract Displacement Allowance Utilities Allowance Housing Medical Insurance Annual Travel Supplement ===================================================================== Singapore · 7 Pre-Nursery and Nursery Teachers with experience teaching 18 month - 6 year olds (Orchard Boulevard Campus) for JAN 08 start and some for AUG 08 start. 1 Pre-K Head/teaching role (Whitley Road Campus) for JAN 08 2 Early Childhood trained teacher (3-4 year olds) to commence JAN 1st 2008 here at our IB World School in Broadrick 3 Teacher/Librarian to split between 2 of the pre-schools who are both in the process of registering to become IB PYP schools. JAN 08 4 Primary Principal (Broadrick Campus) to start OCT 07 ideally (handover period with existing head before start of January term). Salary and Package negotiable. IB/PYP experience an advantage. This school has around 400 students from 40 nationalities and about 100+ staff. Early childhood education credentials, International Modern Montessori, or Primary teaching qualifications with early years experience. IB/PYP experience is an advantage as this is now an IB World School. A pre-nursery and primary school across 7 campuses in Singapore catering for children from 18 months old to 10 years old. They follow the UK Early Years curriculum referred to as 'Early Learning Goals' and the National Curriculum. There is special provision for those who wish to undertake a more focused Mandarin curriculum. Their curriculum, gives due attention to the moral education of the children. Salary and package Salary dependent on position, qualifications and experience but will be between Singapore For B.Ed (four years trained) the scale is from Singapore $3500 to $5000 depending on experience and exposure Housing Allowance of Singapore $1000 a month 2 year contract with bonus on completion of contract equivalent to 2 months salary Singapore $600 freight allowance coming in and returning back 35 days annual leave 14 days medical leave Medical Cover and insurance It is noteworthy that the Singapore income tax is very attractive i.e. roughly about half that payable in Australia Abby Urquhart International Consultant, Teachanywhere Ph: +61 (0)2 8238 0231 Freefone: 1800 468685 Fax: +61 (0) 2 8238 0211 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Level 3, 285 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 www.teachanywhere.com
