Teach in Shanghai - Would you like to be part of a secondary school program that is a first of its kind in China?

About the Job

Overview

Do you have a passion for teaching, and want to help students think critically about the world around them? Are you interested in raising up a generation of students who are self-aware, critical thinkers, and socially responsible? 
Would you like to be part of a secondary school program that is a first of its kind in China?

If you join the staff of our China International Integrated Program (CIIP) in 2018, you will: 
Influence the next generation, impact the local community, and grow as an educator. 

Who are we?

Kaleidos Education is an innovative and forward-thinking secondary school full of passionate and experienced educators in Shanghai, China. We currently have 250 students from all corners of China who come not just to learn, but who learn how to learn through an innovative program with a unique range of classes integrating critical and creative thinking skills, arts, as well as a Cambridge Global Perspectives course. Our school is located in the Pudong Distict of Shanghai, China.

We provide students (grade 5-9 / ages 11-15) with: 
Community impact programs whereby students teach and assist the marginalized population in Shanghai, learning how to serve the community through teaching and serving projects 
A unique summer cultural-exchange program, building presentation skills and cultural awareness 
KMA Music Academy - Full time A-Levels Academy 
Full time Music A-Levels (Junior High) program with connections with the Royal British College of Music, a specialized music course for students pursuing music performance and composition. 
KADA Art and Design Academy - Full time Arts A-Levels Academy 
Full time Arts A-Levels (Junior High) program with twinned with some of the top art academies in the UK for students with a passion and talent for the arts 
KADA Junior - An Arts and Creative Thinking weekend program, where students learn Critical Thinking through various fine arts as well improving their English skills 
Duke of Edinburgh International Awards: With Kaleidos, students learn team-building skills, confidence, discipline, and planning skills through week-long guided camping, hiking and survival trips throughout designated routes in three locations: The mountains of western China, the islands of Hong Kong, and a rainforest in southeast Asia 

Who are we looking for? 
- People of all ages who have a passion to teach and who desire to serve and help students learn. 
- 3-4 people who can teach English with an additional ability to teach other courses: music, arts, 
and science; training starts August, 2018 in Shanghai for the next schoolyear starting Sept. 2018. 
- 1 program coordinator: responsibilities including ensuring congruency between grade levels, teacher 
management, oversee teaching schedules, involvement and assisting with teacher training. 

Which qualifications should you have? 
- A good attitude comes first, and a desire to serve the community in China through teaching. 
- Teaching experience and overseas experience is preferred. 
- A recognized (non-online) TESOL certificate (i.e. CELTA, Trinity) is preferred. 

What do we offer? 
- Teacher training, an environment for educational growth, and a team of passionate educators. 
- A negotiable salary based on education, qualifications, and experience. 

Kaleidos Education - Pudong Shanghai, China 
Interested? Contact us by e-mail for more information: nate@kaleidos.cn 

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