Early Years Teacher Wanted!

Léman International School - Chengdu serves children from ages 3 to 15 (PreK3 to Grade 10) and will add Grades 11 and 12 in the coming years.  

The school is part of an international group of schools known as the Meritas International Family of Schools.  The organization is based in the USA with 10 schools in the USA, China, Switzerland and Mexico.  The schools share a common educational framework while offering curriculum combinations that reflect the clientele of each school.  Léman International School has students from 25 different countries and therefore offers an international curriculum with the commitment to support students in transition.  

LIS is committed to provide an exceptional education for all of its students.  To that end, all teachers are fully qualified, experienced and in almost all cases have worked in other international schools.  

Léman International School is looking for two Early Years Teachers (3 -5 years) to start in August 2013 and will have the following:

• Educational Bachelor’s degree or above 
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in Early Years and/or Primary Years
• Be a native English speaker
• A passion for teaching and learning
• International teaching experience is preferred  

Teachers at the school are expected:

Planning

 Help develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program.

 Plan written lesson plans and conduct daily activities for children in a stimulating environment.

 Implement the curriculum and reach the objectives set by the school, for each age group.

Teaching

 Provide a stimulating, caring, positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

 Provide a holistic program.

 Promote children’s curiosity and knowledge.

 Devise and produce a wide range of teaching resources.

 Organize out-of-school activities.

 Be able to work autonomously, as well as in teams.

Assessment

 Observe, assess and record each child’s progress, including maintaining effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

 Identify strengths and weaknesses in children and encourage them to the maximum of their potential

Pedagogical

Student Support

 Be attentive to learning and behavioral difficulties.

Security and safety

 Ensure the health and safety of children is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the school.

 Supervise the children during lunch, eat with students.

Home link

 Make each parent and child feel welcome.

 Keep parents well appraised of their child’s academic and social development

 Participate in regular parent meetings.

 Keep parents informed of events and activities happening in school.

School life

Collaboration with colleagues and other members of staff

 Share knowledge gained with other members of staff.

 Work with others to plan and coordinate work.

 Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings.

 Supervise the assistants working beside us.

Respect

 Foster an attitude of respect amongst pupils/parents and other members of staff.

 Include the assistant in the class so that s/he is listened to and respected by the children.

 Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community.

 Promote the mission and philosophy of the school.

Professional development

 Keep up-to-date with changes in the curriculum and new developments in best practice.

 Attend professional development courses.

The school will provide competitive salary and benefits package. 

Please contact the HR Manager Tina Chen by tina.chen@lis-chengdu.com to apply for the position. 

Visit our website www.lis-chengdu.com and the Meritas website www.meritas.net  to get more information.

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IB DP Science Teacher Wanted!

Léman International School - Chengdu serves children from ages 3 to 15 (PreK3 to Grade 10) and will add Grades 11 and 12 in the coming years.  

The school is part of an international group of schools known as the Meritas International Family of Schools.  The organization is based in the USA with 10 schools in the USA, China, Switzerland and Mexico.  The schools share a common educational framework while offering curriculum combinations that reflect the clientele of each school.  Léman International School has students from 25 different countries and therefore offers an international curriculum with the commitment to support students in transition.  

LIS is committed to provide an exceptional education for all of its students.  To that end, all teachers are fully qualified, experienced and in almost all cases have worked in other international schools.  

Léman International School is looking for an IBDP Science Teacher to start in August 2013 and will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or above 
• A minimum of 2 years related teaching experience; IBDP trained and experienced teacher is preferred. 
• Is able to develop IBDP science curriculum for school’s IB Diploma program authorization and to deliver the program the following years. 
• Ability to teach Middle and High School leading to IB.
• Be a native English speaker
• A passion for teaching and learning

Teachers at the school are expected:

Planning

 Help develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program.

 Plan written lesson plans and conduct daily activities for children in a stimulating environment.

 Implement the curriculum and reach the objectives set by the school, for each age group.

Teaching

 Provide a stimulating, caring, positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

 Provide a holistic program.

 Promote children’s curiosity and knowledge.

 Devise and produce a wide range of teaching resources.

 Organize out-of-school activities.

 Be able to work autonomously, as well as in teams.

Assessment

 Observe, assess and record each child’s progress, including maintaining effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

 Identify strengths and weaknesses in children and encourage them to the maximum of their potential

Pedagogical

Student Support

 Be attentive to learning and behavioral difficulties.

Security and safety

 Ensure the health and safety of children is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the school.

 Supervise the children during lunch, eat with students.

Home link

 Make each parent and child feel welcome.

 Keep parents well appraised of their child’s academic and social development

 Participate in regular parent meetings.

 Keep parents informed of events and activities happening in school.

School life

Collaboration with colleagues and other members of staff

 Share knowledge gained with other members of staff.

 Work with others to plan and coordinate work.

 Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings.

 Supervise the assistants working beside us.

Respect

 Foster an attitude of respect amongst pupils/parents and other members of staff.

 Include the assistant in the class so that s/he is listened to and respected by the children.

 Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community.

 Promote the mission and philosophy of the school.

Professional development

 Keep up-to-date with changes in the curriculum and new developments in best practice.

 Attend professional development courses.

The school will provide competitive salary and benefits package including relocation allowance, living allowance, housing allowance, international medical insurance and return flight to home of record.

Please contact the HR Manager Tina Chen by tina.chen@lis-chengdu.com to apply for the position. 

Visit our website www.lis-chengdu.com and the Meritas website www.meritas.net  to get more information.

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Music Teacher Wanted!

Léman International School - Chengdu serves children from ages 3 to 15 (PreK3 to Grade 10) and will add Grades 11 and 12 in the coming years.  

The school is part of an international group of schools known as the Meritas International Family of Schools.  The organization is based in the USA with 10 schools in the USA, China, Switzerland and Mexico.  The schools share a common educational framework while offering curriculum combinations that reflect the clientele of each school.  Léman International School has students from 25 different countries and therefore offers an international curriculum with the commitment to support students in transition.  

LIS is committed to provide an exceptional education for all of its students.  To that end, all teachers are fully qualified, experienced and in almost all cases have worked in other international schools.  

Léman International School is looking for a Music Teacher (teach 3 -16 years olds) to start in August 2013 and will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or above 
• A minimum of 2 years music teaching experience
• Is able to develop music curriculum for school’s IB Diploma program authorization and to deliver the program the following years. 
• Ability to teach general music across school sections and develop performance groups: orchestra, strings program 
• Be a native English speaker
• A passion for teaching and learning
• International teaching experience is preferred  

Teachers at the school are expected:

Planning

 Help develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program.

 Plan written lesson plans and conduct daily activities for children in a stimulating environment.

 Implement the curriculum and reach the objectives set by the school, for each age group.

Teaching

 Provide a stimulating, caring, positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

 Provide a holistic program.

 Promote children’s curiosity and knowledge.

 Devise and produce a wide range of teaching resources.

 Organize out-of-school activities.

 Be able to work autonomously, as well as in teams.

Assessment

 Observe, assess and record each child’s progress, including maintaining effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

 Identify strengths and weaknesses in children and encourage them to the maximum of their potential

Pedagogical

Student Support

 Be attentive to learning and behavioral difficulties.

Security and safety

 Ensure the health and safety of children is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the school.

 Supervise the children during lunch, eat with students.

Home link

 Make each parent and child feel welcome.

 Keep parents well appraised of their child’s academic and social development

 Participate in regular parent meetings.

 Keep parents informed of events and activities happening in school.

School life

Collaboration with colleagues and other members of staff

 Share knowledge gained with other members of staff.

 Work with others to plan and coordinate work.

 Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings.

 Supervise the assistants working beside us.

Respect

 Foster an attitude of respect amongst pupils/parents and other members of staff.

 Include the assistant in the class so that s/he is listened to and respected by the children.

 Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community.

 Promote the mission and philosophy of the school.

Professional development

 Keep up-to-date with changes in the curriculum and new developments in best practice.

 Attend professional development courses.

The school will provide competitive salary and benefits package including relocation allowance, living allowance, housing allowance, international medical insurance and return flight to home of record.

Please contact the HR Manager Tina Chen by tina.chen@lis-chengdu.com to apply for the position. 

Visit our website www.lis-chengdu.com and the Meritas website www.meritas.net  to get more information.