Teach English in China with an American University Partnered Program
The International Academic Alliance (IAA) seeks Academic English Instructors to teach in Chinese high schools. This teaching position within an American university-affiliated English program provides teachers with a growth-oriented opportunity to diversify their teaching portfolios, gain experience in English curriculum, and gain professional development.

Job Description:
Instructors teach intensive English courses to American college-bound Chinese students within IAA’s American High School Honors Program, a collaborative program developed between IAA and American universities. This unique, rigorous program offers international high school students the opportunity to experience American college preparatory coursework, and receive transferrable American college course credits.

About the International Academic Alliance’s High School Program:
The IAA high school preparatory curriculum prepares students to thrive in an American university and classroom, with particular emphasis placed on developing academic English skills and the core competencies critical to success in English-based, higher education coursework.
The AEP course sequence is broadly designed to develop the comprehensive skills students need for total success at university, including:
• English communication skills
• Critical thinking
• Standardized test preparation
• College-level research
• Career planning

Responsibilities:
Instructors will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on English language curriculum development, teaching international student populations, and cultural exchange and understanding.
• Hourly commitment: Teachers will instruct up to 20 hours per week and will spend up to an additional 20 hours per week on lesson planning, conducting writing labs and holding one-on-one student conferences.
• Work closely with your assigned program university or high school’s AEP teaching cohort and the American Center Director on: Curricula; course delivery; managing or resolving classroom and student issues; and program development and evaluation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development events as part of the American teaching faculty, including: teacher trainings; professional mentorship with American university faculty; curriculum evaluation; and program assessment.
• Provide support for students having difficulty with their coursework and work with students and program director to identify and solve potential problems. Coaches students on goal setting and academic success skills and provides training for developing skills inside and outside of the classroom.

Compensation:
 $2,000.00 starting salary and up
 Round-trip airfare and medical insurance provided
 Accommodations: Well-appointed private 1-bedroom apartments close to program site for teachers’ personal use provided
 Visa sponsorship and assistance with all visa procedures
 Employment Contract Term: Teachers must be at their China teaching placement site by August 15, 2015. Contract runs from August 15, 2015 – July 2016.

Candidate Qualifications:
Applicants must be willing to relocate to various major cities throughout China by August 15, 2015, with their teaching assignment extending through July 15, 2016.
Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree with TESOL certification, or an advanced degree in a closely related field.