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Head of English Department

Full-time at Foreign HR in Beijing

Location: Beijing

Client introduction:
Our client is a collaboration of experts in the fields of education, research and school management established by alumni of Harvard and Northwestern universities, with representatives of international Montessori organizations. Since its founding, it has utilized educational philosophies and models of successful school management from around the world to improve China's early education sector and establish the country’s premier institution of bilingual early education.

Responsibilities:
1. Instructional
 Provide academic leadership, guidance and support to all English teachers all year
 Assist teachers in the development of lesson plans and teaching materials
 Work with all teachers to improve instruction and curriculum delivery
 Expand the competency of teachers to instruct in areas of English language learning
 Model and/or arrange for demonstrations of instructional methods and pedagogy
 Act as a coach and mentor when appropriate to assist teachers to improve and expand their repertoire of instructional activities
 Identify developmental needs of teachers and organize and conduct monthly department meetings and trainings, workshops and professional development

2. Staff Supervision and Evaluation
 Regularly observe, supervise and evaluate English teachers’ instruction and curriculum delivery (at least once a month)
 Provide appropriate feedback, address issues/concerns, and identify follow-up tasks when conducting field visits
 Support teachers in all phases of the evaluation and professional development system
 Observe and evaluate each teacher being formally evaluated during probation period
 Alert supervisors of any issues/concerns in need of immediate attention/resolution

3. Planning, Research, Program Evaluations
 Prepare and submit curricular change recommendations
 Assist the administration in research projects
 Cooperate with other members of the Academic Committee in developing programs

4. Personnel Services
 Make recommendations and supervise the hiring, retaining, or releasing of English teachers
 Follow policies and guidelines in dealing with teacher requests
 Provide orientation for new teachers

5. Administrative
 Prepare and manage the department budget
 Maintain an accurate inventory of department equipment and supplies
 Maintain department files, database, records and reports

6. Liaison Duties
 Serve as liaison between English Teachers, other teaching staff, campus administrators, parents and Head Office, where necessary and appropriate

7. School Operations
 Follow school procedures and guidelines regarding daily operations of campuses/schools

8. Policies and Procedures
 Follow school board policies and administrative procedures

Requirements:
1. Master degree or equivalent in Education.
2. TEFL certificate preferred; Montessori Certificate preferred.
3. 2-5 years academic management/leadership experience.
4. Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in the field of ESL and early childhood.
5. Experience as an instructional leader.
6. Experience working in an international school (in China) preferred.
7. Strong interpersonal, communication and communications skills.

Salary and benefits:
1. Basic Salary: 25,000-35,000CNY/month (based on experienced plus benefits).
2. Holidays: Chinese National Holidays
3. Working visa

Please send your CV to adrian.peng@foreignhr.com


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