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Primary School Head of Division - Nanjing

school
BASIS International School Nanjing
location
Nanjing, China
salary
US 5000 a month
housing
Furnished housing is provided
airfair
Full airfare for employee and accompanying immediate family at beginning and end of assignment
Start date
Start July 2023
3 years
1
  • Elementary
  • University Graduate
  • Bachelor
  • 3 years of teaching experience
  • Primary Education, Education Administration

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred
  • 3-5 years experience in an educational setting
  • Administrative experience in an educational setting preferred
  • 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.

BASIS International School Nanjing is seeking qualified candidates for a Head of Division for their Primary Program!

BASIS International Schools are part of one of the most collaborative and professional teaching communities. Leadership opportunities within BASIS International Schools offer a tremendous pathway to working in an international capacity with a global school network that includes some of the highest performing schools in the world.

Highly focused on academic outcomes, the Head of Primary Programs is responsible for establishing student support programs that lead to exceptional student outcomes. Through elevated expectations of student capabilities and a willingness to ensure that all students have the support they need to be successful, this person will take a data driven approach to assessing the needs of the students and allocate the resources needed to enhance the students’ educational experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate primary 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
  • Create procedures for collecting or organizing substitute plans and recruit Teachers and Teaching Fellows for substitute duty which the Curriculum Coordinator then manages 
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Opening in the fall of 2019, our new BASIS International School in Nanjing will offer Pre-Kindergarten through 9th grades, and will expand each year until it reaches a capacity of 1,200 students in grades Pre-K through 12th. The schools facilities will include top of the line classrooms, gymnasium, 200 meter track and field, heated indoor swimming pool, professional black box theater, Apple computer lab, and a multipurpose activity center.

Nanjing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitols of China. The school's campus will be located in Nanjing's Qixia--home to Qixia Mountain, many historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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