SUMMARY
Position: Mathematics Teacher (NAIS American Diploma Program - PreCalc, Calculus)
Salary: EXTREMELY competitive (17-22K+)
Hire Date: IMMEDIATE, Direct Hire by Employer
Contract Benefits: See below, all arrangements to facilitate relocation to Xi'an
Other Benefits: Low stress office, flexible office hours, connection to actively involved award-winning American school, experienced and supportive local team,

We are seeking a Mathematics Teacher (Precalculus/Calculus) for IMMEDIATELY HIRE to teach for the remainder of this school year and into 2014-15. The program is for the first American high school Diploma Program in Central/West China authorized by the Central Ministry of Education. Successful candidates will join the international staff of our NAIS American school partner.

The program is housed at Xi'an's most prominent high school. The pilot year will focus largely on establishing and integrating the pedagogical standards and program protocols of AHEAD's Chinese and American NAIS partner schools in preparation for the full program launch this September. The teacher will primarily teach high achieving tenth graders who are required to meet high benchmarks to be admitted to this program.

The teacher reports to the Program Manager and Academic Director. Teachers are responsible for all aspects of the classes they teach, for participation in various departmental and school groups and endeavors, and for participating in other capacity as assigned by the administration. Students enrolled in the program are selected based on prior achievement and/or testing.

Major Responsibilities• Teach a full load of classes (18-22 classes/week) as assigned, with a focus on individual and project based learning.• Assess and report on students' progress. • Deliver regularly scheduled progress reports and at other times as necessary.• Provide individual or small-group academic help to students.• Serve as an academic advisor.• Perform other duties as necessary or as assigned.

Included Benefits
• Base starting salary EXTREMELY competitive with other foreign teachers and based on qualifications and years of experience.
• Housing allowance or western style housing and furnishings available.
• Domestic health insurance.
• Round-trip expenses to Xi'an from point of hire.
• Work visas, foreign expert certificated, residence permits, and other China required employment paperwork.
• Teacher orientation in late-August.
• Future training and collaboration at partner American high school's US campus.
• Retention bonus after three years.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in teaching field, Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in the Grade 9-12 education of students.
• Education and experience in American school system preferred.
• Comfortable with computer technology.
• Ability to work cooperatively and diplomatically with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration in a foreign cultural environment.
• Commitment to student learning and to continued professional development.
• Ability to engage students in learning.
• Enthusiasm for field of study and working with adolescents.

Please note that this job is full time and the program is more akin to an international school program with a structured curriculum and protocol. Teachers are expected to be professional, available, and team players.

Please direct inquiries to Christina Yao, Foreign HR Specialist

christina.yao@ahead-edu.com