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Dual Degree Program Teacher

On-site
  • Wuxi, Jiangsu Sheng, China
Dipont high school programs - multiple locations

Job description


Dipont Education is seeking a DDP teacher (AP) to join our high school program at Wuxi Jiangsu Tianyi High school, a well-regarded and extremely attractive campus in Jiangsu Province.

The DDP teacher is responsible for guiding students in the development of their own curriculum. They will need to form partnerships with local businesses and facilitate student learning that is self directed within the Dual Degree Program (DDP) at Tianyi AP Center. You will work with the Center Principal to adapt, design and implement DDP curriculum from the United States by Shattuck St. Mary’s accredited program. Personal creativity will be important as you contribute directly to the success of this cutting-edge and prestigious initiative.
More details on the role can be found here.
Background
The international center was established in 2009, and enjoys a harmonious and supportive relationship with the larger campus. This is a destination workplace for teachers looking to develop their inter-cultural awareness and experience of cutting edge curriculum.

The successful applicant will take a leading role in the design and implementation of the Wuxi Tianyi High School’s dedicated WeCreate studio. This is a learning space that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and innovation, and which allows our students to pursue their individual passions. The level of achievement of our students is very high and so we are looking for an individual with the right combination of vision, skill and experience.



About the school
Location
Centrally located in Jiangsu Province, Wuxi is only 45 minutes from the mega-city of Shanghai to the east, and Nanjing to the west. The school campus is very attractive, with botanical gardens and sections of bamboo woodland.

Curriculum
Extracurricular activities are an important component of studies. Twenty-five separate clubs are held on a weekly basis on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, ranging from journalism/school yearbook, sports (including cricket, soccer, basketball, softball, table tennis, tennis, badminton and flag rugby), world culture, glee, cinematic arts, MUN, Toastmasters, artificial intelligence and many more.

Teachers and Staff
The education team at Wuxi Tianyi is among the most stable in Dipont’s high school program network. You will experience a supportive and extremely collegial atmosphere working here.


About Dipont Education

We have been at the forefront of international education in China for more than thirty years. We employ over 400 expat teachers and have more than 6,000 students enrolled in our high school programs, partnered with some of the best schools in the country.

Professional development includes a thorough orientation for new staff as well as ongoing contact with experts in the field. Internal career path opportunities are open to capable and high performing educators, with the potential to move into curricula or program management roles.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary levels
  • Accommodation allowance
  • Annual return airfare and bonus
  • Worldwide medical cover
  • High disposable income


*We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.

Job requirements

Requirements

  • Candidates must be Bilingual (Chinese and English)
  • Able to engage and challenge high performing students
  • Recognized teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching History or English at high school level
  • Well-developed subject knowledge


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