Job Details
Role Start Date
1 August 2025
Applications Close
1 February 2025
Min. Qualification
Masters Degree
Min. Experience
4 Years
Cover Letter
Not required
Greetings! We look forward to meeting with you and discussing the possibility of you joining our team of highly dedicated educators. With China now back to pre-2020 normality, we are excited about recruiting a new crop of professionals to share in the joy of working in a country rich in history and pushing the boundaries of education innovation. We are a dedicated community of educators and scholars hailing from more than 30 different countries and territories, administered under the auspices of one of the best research universities in the world. Our k-12 program has been recognized for its innovative practices and growing influence.
Our school is growing fast with students on our waitlist for all grade levels. Whereas many schools in China are struggling with numbers, during the course of the last academic year we have continued to grow. We have begun the 2023-24 school year with just over 1300 students and will begin the 2024-25 school year with over 1500. We anticipate 1700 students for 2025-26, as we move to our ultimate capacity of 2000 students. As such, we are expanding our faculty across all subjects. We are also able to accommodate teachers wishing to relocate early during the 2024-25 school year, as it is our current policy to get the jump on visa and work permit issues to ensure that everyone is comfortably in place for August 2025. Thus, depending on the subject and grade level, our budget allows us to bring in faculty throughout the school year.
This position is for middle and high school drama and/or dance.
In order to be considered for a teaching position at the THIS DL, all applicants should meet or exceed the following criteria:
5 years of teaching experience.
Degree in performing arts or performing arts education.
Teaching certificate.
Native or near native proficiency in English.
Understanding and belief in progressive/inquiry-based education.
NOTE: If a teacher does not have two years of experience, he/she must have a teaching certificate or a Master’s of Education Degree.
In addition, the following job duties are typical for this position:
1. Responsibly plan and teach lessons, and create a caring homeroom environment for students
2. Create and implement at least one co- or extra-curricular performing art program, and promote the arts on campus
3. Support student learning by collaborating with other teachers and departments of the school
4. Promote cross-cultural understanding among faculty and students
5. Participate actively in curricular work, curricular writing, and professional development within the curriculum group and the faculty at large
6. Ensure that all materials pertaining to curriculum development, lesson and unit planning, and activity planning are stored on the appropriate online platforms designated by the School (e.g., Atlas, TEAMS)
7. Whenever possible, become involved in interdisciplinary teaching with colleagues
8. Maintain positive relationships with parents, participate in parent-teacher conferences, and provide parents with timely and continuous feedback on student progress
9. Occasionally cover classes for colleagues
10. Conscientiously carry out responsibilities when on duty
11. Assist with Summer School, Study Trips when possible.
12. Assist with other student activities when possible
13. Enter attendance records and grading data frequently into the School’s academic management platform
14. Care for all students in class and actively report concerns and accolades regarding students’ progress in a timely manner
15. Support and work with the support staff where appropriate
16. Actively participate in admissions activities when reasonably assigned by the School
17. Be flexible, and assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the school
Contracts:
Teachers usually begin with a two-year contract.
The school’s visa specialist provides on-going support for foreign staff as they work their way through the visa process. The school reimburses staff for costs associated with the visa.
Benefits
Starting Salary Range
$46000-$66,000
Accommodation
1) Fully furnished one and two bedroom apartments provided on campus (furniture, appliances). Rent and utilities deducted from the housing stipend provided by the school, with the remaining balance given to the teacher in each month's salary.
2)If living off-campus, 7000RMB/month which is in line with local rents in the areas near the school.
3) three meals a day are provided for faculty in the school dining hall except on weekends and holidays. Dependents may apply for a school meal card at a reduced rate.
Flights/Transport
Single trip air ticket (economy class) to Beijing for staff and eligible dependents at the beginning of the contract.
Summer travel allowance:
Up to 10,000 RMB for single staff with original receipts provided;
Up to 20,000 RMB for staff with eligible dependents, with original receipts provided
Furniture
If living in an on-campus apartment only:
Dining Table and Chairs
Sofa
Beds
End and Coffee Tables
Flat Screen TV
Humidifier
Air Purifier
Fridge
Gas Stove
Electric Oven
Microwave Oven
Entertainment Cabinet
Air Conditioning and Centralized Heating
Moving Allowance
From Beijing: 2,500RMB, plus 500 per eligible dependent
From inside China: 5,000RMB, plus 1,500 per eligible dependent
From outside China: 10,000RMB, plus 5,000 per eligible dependent
In addition, we cover all visa and work permit processing costs.
Dependent Opportunities
All dependent children can have 100% remission on tuition costs (excluding such fees as uniform, school supplies, and activity and trip fees).
Medical
Worldwide coverage excluding the USA. Dependents receive an insurance subsidy, with the family covering the difference.
Other
Marriage Bonus. 1000RMB. Given if you get married during your time of employment; only for your first marriage.
Bonus
1) Annual performance bonus is 0%-200% of your monthly salary.
2) 2nd-school year longevity bonus: 20000RMB paid in the third school year.
3) 5th-school year longevity bonus: 50000RMB paid in the sixth school year.
4) 10th+ school year longevity: 100000RMB paid in each subsequent year beginning with the 11th school year.
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- Access to virtual and in-person recruitment events with school leaders and recruiters.
Limited access
To career opportunities across the globe
- Ability to create a unique educator profile that holds your references and important documents, such as teaching qualifications, all in one location.
- Access to our entire database of schools to discover your next teaching role.
- Submission of three job applications.
When we had a teacher decide to take another job in mid-July, we were left with few options. Historically, it was a tough position to fill. Within 24 hours of posting the position on Schrole, we were able to offer a contract to a more-qualified educator.
Matthew R Merritt Secondary School Principal
KPIS International School