XLIS Spring Recruitment: Elevating Education Quality

In the season of rebirth, where nature comes alive, Xi’an Liangjiatan International School eagerly awaits a new chapter.

With clear goals and unwavering spirits,

We forge a path towards excellence,

defining our unique identity.

Embrace your education dream,

Join XLIS team.

Together, we’ll pursue anew,

Global education, our shared view.

 

Opening Positions

 

1. MYP/DP Chinese Language Acquisition & Literature Teacher

 

Requirements

· Qualified with a teaching certificate where applicable, a Master’s degree or above from a top university, and the major must be related to the teaching subject;

· Solid professional background related to the subject and more than five years’ experience as a full-time teacher; teaching experience in international schools; proficiency and fluency in English is required and able to teach in English;

· A truly international perspective and intercultural competence;

· Willingness to work with colleagues to create a positive school culture;

· Effective communication and engagement with children and their families;

·  Experience as subject leader, IBE, workshop leader, site visit team member, examiner, moderator is preferred.

 

Main Responsibility

· Under the guidance of the Secondary Principal, conduct an effective Chinese language program based on the IB teaching philosophy and achieve the program objectives with high quality;

· Actively participate in collaborative teaching and research activities for improvement; understand students’ learning status and adjust the syllabus in a timely manner through class feedback;

· Organize and coach Chinese writing, debate and drama competitions for secondary students together with other teachers in the Chinese Department;

· Differentiate teaching according to students’ language level, and guide students to integrate inquiry-based learning to stimulate their enthusiasm for learning;

· Effective communication and engagement with children and their families;

 

2. ECE Teaching Assistant

 

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree or above, master’s degree preferred; education and English majors preferred;

· Qualified with a teaching certificate where applicable, experience working in international schools is preferred;

· Fluency in English and Chinese, effective communication and engagement with children and their families;

· Willingness to work with colleagues to create a positive school culture;

· Passionate about education; strong sense of responsibility, execution and problem solving skills.

 

Main Responsibility

· Assisting the homeroom teacher for preparations before and after class;

· Cooperating with the homeroom teacher in classroom teaching and management;

· Assisting homeroom teachers in various class activities. (Parent-teacher conference, field trip, etc.)

· Assisting the homeroom teacher in supervising students’ behavior and looking after their safety;

· Decorating the classroom as requested by the homeroom teacher, making display boards inside and outside the classroom, and maintaining a good teaching and learning environment;

· Efficiently completing other work as assigned by the school.

 

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.

 

Benefits and Packages

· Competitive remuneration is provided in accordance with high-level international schools.

· Payment of social insurance in accordance with provincial and municipal regulations;

· Teachers’ children who fulfil the admission criteria enjoy priority admission and tuition fee discount.

· Paid holidays such as public holidays, winter and summer holidays, Christmas and Easter holidays are provided;

· Breakfast and lunch allowance on weekdays, annual medical check, birthday welfare, employee shuttle buses and other benefits are provided.

· Adequate personal training budget, high-standard training plans and programs, as well as opportunities for further study around the world.

 

In addition, you will also enjoy:

First-class international work environment

A variety of staff well-being activities

Continuous professional development opportunities

A diverse team of leaders and colleagues

 

The Recruitment Process

We invite qualified candidates to email an updated resume to XLIS HR department, at hr@xalis.com.

Our HR Department will conduct a preliminary screening of resumes and will contact you at the earliest opportunity if you meet the hiring criteria.

Application deadline: April 15th, 2024

 

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.

 

As of now, XLIS’ teaching and learning body is comprised of over 800 individuals hailing from over 53 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.

 

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Author: HR Department