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.

Teaching Location:
Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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.

Responsibilities:
• 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 American teachers and 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 projects 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:
 $2,500.00 salary
 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: September, 2015 – July 2016.

Candidate Qualifications:
Applicants must be willing to relocate to Xi’an, Shannxi, China by September 2015, with their teaching assignment extending through July 15, 2016.
Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in the field.

HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to us.

About International Academic Alliance:
The International Academic Alliance (IAA) partners with a network of accredited international and American universities to deliver in-demand academic programs to American university-bound international students. IAA’s Pathway programs allow students the unique opportunity to pursue their education goals in an innovative, structured and flexible format.