International Baccalaureate (IB) Teacher
CWA is a new IB school for Chinese students, founded by the founding team of United World College (UWC) Changshu China including Wesley Chiu, a scholar at the Harvard Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies. CWA obtains support from UWC Changshu China and Tsinghua University High School, in terms of curriculum, teaching, and research, faculty, extracurricular activities, and university counseling. CWA will commence operations for the first time in August 2020.
CWA is distinguished by three factors:
1. We mix the best of Chinese and Western education. CWA combines the concept of respect, mission, passion, and independence which notably advocated in Western education, with the excellence, grit, collaboration, and learning by doing
of Chinese culture.
2. We maximize the benefits of the IB curriculum. C WA provides students with an education based on the IB DP curriculum. On the one hand, it encourages Chinese students to continue Chinese language learning, and on the other hand, it enables Chinese students to enhance the academic strength that is internationally recognized in the 21st century.
3. We blend a strong sense of idealism and innovation. C WA is aware of the difference of STEM education between China and the West. It concentrates on guiding students to master project management skills, design thinking, and actively address the challenges of sustainability.
CWA is located in Changshu on the east banks of the beautiful Kuncheng Lake, a 57-minute train ride from Shanghai. Influenced by rich cultural and academic traditions, Changshu is famous for its practically endless tea farms of Yu Mountain (虞山), beautifully-erected ancient sculptures, and excellent restaurants. With a population of 1 million people, Changshu boasts modern infrastructure, great hospitals, and fun nightlife.
CWA’s 80-acre campus is comprised of a theater, library, canteen, football pitch, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, swimming pool, and STEM center with 1500 square meters. There are more than 100 conventional classrooms, 18 science labs, 150 faculty apartments, and accommodation for 1,600 students. The campus is an energy-sustainable and environmentally-friendly green space with abundant natural light and fresh air.
We are seeking dynamic, engaging, and open-minded individuals to join our team.
● Familiar and flexible with the best teaching practices and demonstrating a willingness to work collaboratively;
● Effectively teach a variety of classes including your subject speciality and IB disciplines like Theory of Knowledge;
● Adept in appropriate lesson preparation, marking examinations, and supervising extended essays;
● Provide feedback appropriately and regularly to students;
● Diligently follow the scheme of work for each class approved by the Head of Department;
● Fully aware of School’s policies and act accordingly to protect physical and emotional welfare of students
Qualifications
● Relevant professional background and teaching certificate;
● Three to five years of teaching experience in an international school, ideally in a boarding school or as head teacher;
● Good communication skills in English;
● Experience in IB teaching and experience in overseas study preferred
● Passionate about education, self-driven abilities, and collaborative team outlook
Benefits:
● Faculty housing;
● Dining hall meals;
● 13 months salary (competitive based on background)
● Assistance for employee’s children’s education at nearby international schools
● Healthcare
● Transportation benefits to/from home country
To apply, please submit your resume to resume@alariss.com and note why you believe you'd be a good fit.