Teach Academic English in Dongying City, Shandong, China with an American High School Program

International Academic Alliance (IAA) seeks an Academic English instructor to teach an American high school program conducted at a Chinese high school in Dongying City, Shandong, China. This teaching position provides Instructors with opportunity to diversify their teaching portfolios and teach rigorous college preparatory Academic English curricula.

Location:
High school in Dongying City, Shandong China

Job Description:
Instructor will teach Academic English courses within the IAA American High School Honors Program, an American college prep Academic English program delivered at Chinese international high school.
About the IAA American High School Honors Program:
The IAA American High School Honors Program prepares students to pursue a dual China and American education through an innovative blend of Chinese and American academic course work. Strong emphasis is placed on developing academic English skills and the core competencies critical to success in English-based higher education.

Responsibilities:
• Teachers instruct up to 20 hours per week and spend up to an additional 20 hours per week on lesson planning, conducting online course lecture support, student academic labs and student mentoring.
• Work closely with the Program’s Center Director and online course faculty on: Effective teaching of curricula; course delivery; managing or resolving classroom and student issues; and program development and evaluation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development with American teaching faculty, including: teacher training; professional mentor ship with American high school faculty; course evaluation; and program assessment.
• Provide support for students having difficulty with their coursework and work with students and Center Director to identify and solve potential problems. Coach students on academic goal setting skills development.

Compensation:
- Negotiable
- Accommodations: Private 1-bedroom apartment close to school
-Health insurance provided
- Visa sponsorship and assistance with all visa procedures
- Employment Term: On or around February 15 – July 15, 2017. Option for contract extension based on review.

Candidate Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree with subject specialization or TESOL certification, and prior teaching experience in the field.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are invited to send a Cover Letter and Resume. Applicants will be contacted for Skype or local interviews.

About International Academic Alliance:
The International Academic Alliance (IAA) partners with a network of accredited international high schools 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.