Early Years Teacher

Dipont Huayao Collegiate School Kunshan is seeking an Early Years Teacher to join its diverse, enthusiastic and highly supportive community of teachers, working in a beautifully appointed and state of the art campus.

The kindergarten at Huayao Collegiate is an innovative hub of outstanding early childhood practice for children aged 2 to 6. It is grounded in evidence-based theories of education using an international curriculum framework fusing Chinese and Western pedagogical approaches.

Facilities

The purpose-built preschool at Huayao Collegiate is well-provisioned, calming and beautiful, designed placing equal importance on indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Culture

Our preschool is more than a place to educate young children. We are a people who seek to inspire children and be inspired by them. Our educators value the incredible role the environment plays in development and learning.

Development

This is a unique opportunity for aspiring educators with an interest in being mentored or furthering their existing knowledge of project learning, social constructivism and applying a critical lens to their work.

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. Our independent schools across China are model examples of what a fusion of Chinese and Western pedagogy can become.

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.

Requirements

• Formal teaching qualification
  
• Experience in earlyyears or lower primary education
  
• Interest in progressive early education and a growth mindset
  
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the development of an outstanding school
  

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels
  
• High quality housing
  
• Annual return airfare for employee and dependents
  
• Medical insurance for employee and dependents
  
• Full tuition support for employees with school-age children