If you have ambitious career goals in the field of international education.
If you are looking for a place where you can channel your passion for education.
If you have a strong desire to utilize your talents effectively.
If you long for a community of people who share your enthusiasm for education.
If you are excited about encountering diverse regions and cultures.
If you wish to immerse yourself in the splendor of Chinese civilization and experience the profound heritage of an ancient capital of 13 dynasties.
Then Xi’an Liangjiatan International School is the perfect destination for you.
We extend our warm and sincere invitation for you to join us on an incredible journey towards excellence and success!
At Xi’an Liangjiatan International School (XLIS), we place great value on the recruitment and training of excellent international educators. We are excited to announce that our recruitment process for the 2024-2025 academic year began over four months ago. During this time, we have received many applications from experienced international educators who align with the mission and vision of XLIS, and are dedicated to advancing their careers in international education and share our goal of making a positive impact on lives through education. So far, there are still two open positions available. We eagerly encourage interested candidates to submit their applications. By joining our team at XLIS, you will become part of a community that values excellence in education and embraces the opportunity to shape the future of our students.
1. Information on Vacancies for 2024-2025 Academic Year
Start from August 2024
Start from March 2024
2. Recruitment Requirements
· Willingness to work with colleagues to create a positive school culture;
· Effective communication and engagement with children and their families;
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, XLIS holds itself to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. We request a clearance of criminal records and successful background check for all staff working with our students. Please be prepared to submit such documents from your country of origin and the country of your current residence, if different.
3. Benefits and Packages
• Competitive remuneration is provided to teachers in accordance with high-level international schools.
• International teachers are guaranteed with overseas living allowance, housing allowance, flight allowance, visa allowance, shipping allowance, and global medical insurance for faculty and dependents.
• Expatriate teachers’ children enjoy priority admission and tuition fee waiver.
• Breakfast and lunch allowance on weekdays, staff shuttle bus and birthday welfare are provided during working days.
• Adequate personal training budget, high-standard training plans and programs, as well as opportunities for further study around the world.
4. The Recruitment Process
We invite you to engage with Xi’an and the community of Liangjiatan. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of outstanding educators from around the world to develop a new education model. If you are interested in these challenges and opportunities, please contact us in the following way.
We invite qualified candidates to email a cover letter, updated resume and a list of three references to XLIS HR department, at hr@xalis.com. Upon finding a suitable job match, our recruitment team will promptly contact you to address any inquiries or concerns you may have. To find out more about the positions available, please visit the school’s official website at https://xalis.com/work-here/.
5. School Introduction
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School (XLIS), formerly known as Xi’an Hi-Tech International School’s International Department (XHISID), was founded in 2003. It is the first IB World School authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization in the northwestern region of China. It is also a non-profit international school established by the Xi’an Municipal Government, and the Hi-Tech Zone Administrative Committee of Xi’an with the objective of serving the Shaanxi Free Trade Zone.
With the world-class international school as the standard, from 2014 to 2018, XLIS has been the first IB world school in Northwestern China, fully authorized to offer all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP). It is also an authorized and certified SAT test center and a reputable AP examinations center, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)-accredited member school, an active member of the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS), as well as the EARCOS. XLIS has consistently considered the broader context of serving the city’s high-quality development as a fundamental objective in its growth. The school remains committed to an educational philosophy that combines a strong foundation in Chinese values and perspectives with a global outlook. It actively seeks to integrate both Chinese and foreign educational principles, staying attuned to contemporary trends while keeping an eye on the future.XLIS recognizes the significance of fully participating in the “Belt & Road” initiative. XLIS aspires to be an (IB) school that embodies Chinese characteristics while meeting global standards, aiming to establish itself as a world-class educational institution.
The school provides a complete 15-year IB continuum learning journey (PYP including Early Years, MYP, and DP). It implements its curriculum in a global context, All teaching activities are guided by the students’ own developmental needs and interests through differentiated approaches to learning in classrooms with a regulated number of students. There is a maximum of 16 to 18 students in early years’ classes. At most 22 students can be accepted in each PYP, MYP and DP classes. The teacher-student ratio across the school is of 1 teacher to 6 students. The educators at XLIS are expected to respect the differences among students, celebrate their talents, and value the importance of family education. They strive to create an international community that is conductive to the students’ academic, social, physical, and emotional growth. This is achieved through transdisciplinary planning and learning, the understanding and implementation of the school-wide learner outcomes (SLOs), as well as inquiry and concept-based learning.
In addition to the basic learning and assessment of various subjects, our graduation ceremonies, personal projects, the high school theory of knowledge, extended essays, etc, there are numerous relevant opportunities for students to showcase their learning, talents, and growth. Meanwhile, 40 ECA classes are designed to promote the overall academic, social, physical and emotional development of students. Students’ teamwork spirit is cultivated through traditional activities such as International Day, Literacy Week, Summer Fair, Sports Day, Concerts, SDG Forum, etc. The school also strengthens the family-school communication through PTA, Parent Workshops, Parent Interviews, and Open day to bring together more than 1,000 expatriate parents in Shaanxi Province, to promote cultural exchanges, and to strengthen our international education community.
As of now, XLIS’ teaching and learning body is comprised of over 800 individuals hailing from over 52 nations. School’s faculty consists of 120 international education experts representing over 20 countries including China, the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Belgium, South Korea and more. The school’s educators possess international teaching qualifications, considerable professional experience and have received previous professional development in the International Baccalaureate system, and more than a quarter of the faculty have worked in our school for at least 5 years. All teachers and admin staff have professional qualifications and relevant work experience, ensuring an exceptional learning and service environment for all students and the community.
6. Education’s Impact at XLIS
Seeing the world through a school.
Promoting global civilization through multicultural exchanges.
Enhancing family happiness through a high-quality teaching environment.
Increasing personal development through professional vision.
Leading individual’s growth through teamwork.
Inspiring a sense of collective identity and belonging through a community-driven approach.
Enriching the sense of community and tolerance through respect for everyone’s thoughts and expressions.
Empowering students to grow on their own through education.
Expressing self-worth through education.
Transforming lives through education.
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Author:
HR Team
