International School Principal |
Education Requirements:
Duties:
(a) Articulate and promote the mission;
(b) Develop coordination, management and delivery protocols for all programs offered at the School;
(c) Provide leadership and support to staff and students from pre-school to graduation;
(d) Model positive, inclusive, and goal-oriented leadership to the entire School;
(e) Model personal and professional growth;
(f) Provide participatory, collaborative leadership to the administrative team;
(g) establish budgetary and inventory control processes for all equipment and supplies for the School system;
(h) Work with the Accounting Department to ensure the School’s budgetary and spending patterns are in harmony;
(i) Foster and oversee communication between the School and its partners;
(j) Maintain open lines of communication with curriculum and methodology authorities: Department of Education (N.B.), IBO (Singapore), Montessori, where applicable;
(k) Ensure curriculum documents and supporting course information are available for all courses;
(l) Ensure equipment, materials and supplies are available to allow the smooth delivery of all programs in the school;
(m) Ensure assessment criteria and practices are established for all programs and levels within the School;
(n) Ensure that clear performance standards are established for every staff position within the School;
(o) Ensure that supervisory and evaluative processes are in place for all positions;
(p) Oversee the development of the annual School Improvement Plan in cooperation with the Province of New Brunswick;
(q) Develop an external student assessment program in cooperation with the Province of New Brunswick;
(r) Provide periodic reports and information as required by the Board;
(s) Obtain student PINs from New Brunswick Department of Education;
(t) Perform other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Chairman of the Board;
(u) Ensure that staff make use of all supplied teaching technology, including the Smart Board system, to their maximum potential in delivering all instructional units; (Rev. 07.04.27)
(v) Arrange for keeping safe department records on student performance, all course outlines, lesson plans, course and reference materials including textbooks, and other appropriate materials; (Rev. 07.04.27)
(w) Ensure that staff prepare and maintain lesson plan books on a regular basis and make regular inspections of the same; (Rev. 07.04.27)
(x) promptly comply with deadlines for delivery of academic calendars, performance reviews, enrolment projections and any other tasks prescribed by the Administrative Operations Calendar as approved by the Board of Directors. (Rev. 07.04.27)
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International School Vice-Principal |
Education Requirements:
Duties:
a) Work effectively under the guidance of the Principal;
(b) Provide leadership and support to staff and students;
(c) Articulate and promote the mission of the School;
(d) Model positive, inclusive, and goal-oriented leadership to the middle and high sections of the School;
(e) Model personal and professional growth;
(f) Be an effective member of the administrative team;
(g) Work with the accounting department to ensure that the budgetary and spending patterns are satisfactory;
(h) Ensure that School staff follows the N.B. curriculum;
(i) foster communication both within the School and with its partners;
(j) Ensure curriculum documents and supporting course information are available for all courses;
(k) Ensure equipment, materials and supplies are available to allow the smooth delivery of the School’s programs;
(l) Ensure assessment criteria and practices are established for all levels of the school programs. Generally, the School follows the assessment practices of School District16 in New Brunswick;
(m) Carry out formative and summative supervisory activities for staff as required;
(n) Assist the principal to ensure that supervisory and evaluative processes are in place for all positions;
(o) Participate in the development of the annual School Improvement Plan in cooperation with the Province of N.B. (District 16);
(p) Provide periodic reports and information as required by the principal;
(q) Obtain student PINs from the New Brunswick Department of Education;
(r) Perform other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the principal;
(s) Ensure that staff make use of all supplied teaching technology, including the Smart Board system, to their maximum potential in delivering all instructional units; (Rev. 07.04.27)
(t) ensure that staff prepare and maintain lesson plan books on a regular basis and make regular inspections of the same; (Rev. 07.04.27) and
(u) Teach one course in each semester. (Rev. 07.04.27)
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Concord College of Sino-Canada Canadian Vice-Principal |
Education Requirements:
Duties
The Canadian Vice-Principal fills a critical role as the leader and administrator of the English Department of the School in working with both Chinese and Canadian colleagues, teachers, and agencies to ensure the mission of the School is fulfilled.
The position reports directly to the Chairman or Executive Director of the School as appropriate.
The major responsibilities are to work with others in the School administration to ensure the creation of an effective and efficient management organization focused on the mission of the School; to work with the Canadian teachers and the Chinese teachers of English assigned to the Department to ensure the learning needs of the students are met; and to encourage the Department teachers and other staff to work together as a team.
Chinese Government agencies have approved the School, as a Sino-Foreign institution, to provide Chinese students the opportunity to study an integrated curriculum, which incorporates both Chinese and Canadian content. This, in itself, creates additional administrative complexities and requires extensive consultation and collaboration between those charged with administrative responsibilities. It requires an appreciation for of the laws and regulations governing the operation of a School in China and balancing these with the need to meet Canadian requirements and standards. It also requires that letters to persons or agencies outside the School or materials developed for publication, either through print or electronically, must reflect the fact that the School is a Sino-Foreign institution. All such letters and materials are, in the first instance, to be vetted by the Chairman or Executive Director.
The Vice-Principal is responsible for ensuring the Canadian requirements are met and to articulate these to the School. The position is the official contact with the New Brunswick Department of Education and its agency, Atlantic Education International Inc., (AEI). The Vice-Principal works closely with the General Manager of AEI on academic and other issues pertaining to the Canadian education program.
In order to maintain close contact with students, the V-P may be asked to teach one course per semester.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
1. STUDENT LEARNING:
(a) Ensure the development of course outlines which reflect the education goals of the School and are consistent with requirements of Canadian partner agencies;
(b) Ensure the use of prescribed curriculum documents and approved instructional resources;
(c) Recommend books and other course materials and approve purchase orders following School procedures;
(d) Ensure consultation takes place between teachers, and especially between the Canadian and Chinese teachers of English, so that there is continuity in the delivery of courses to students. This is especially important when multiple sections of the same course are assigned to different teachers;
(e) Meet with teachers on a regular basis to review student progress and identify in consultation with teachers appropriate interventions when learning goals are not being met;
(f) Provide regular reports to School management on student progress and identify appropriate interventions when learning goals are not being met;
(g) Take part in School-parent meetings;
(h) Receive Student Progress Reports from teachers for School records;
(i) Take necessary and appropriate actions to support the School’s regulations governing student behavior and provide support to teachers in dealing with student discipline issues;
(j) Arrange with AEI for N.B. ESLA and other examinations to meet Canadian credential requirements;
(k) Provide relevant information and advice to Canadian schools on students selected for exchange programs to allow the schools to arrange for programs which best meet the students’ needs;
(l) Organize and supervise applications to Canadian universities;
(m) Ensure appropriate documentation and information is in place for continuation and an orderly transition from year to year; and
(n) Ensure that staff make use of all supplied teaching technology, including the Smart Board system, to their maximum potential in delivering all instructional units. (Rev. 07.04.27)
2. DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION:
(a) Schedule and chair regular Department meetings;
(b) Consult with AEI on teaching and other staff recruitment;
(c) Recommend to the School executive staff for hiring and termination;
(d) In consultation with the TAO, develop teaching schedule for the year, semester, and the week and make teaching assignments;
(e) At the beginning of the academic year, review School mission, Professional Code of Conduct and Teacher Expectations documents, as well as School regulations with each teacher;
(f) Develop schedule for classroom visitations in consultation with teachers;
(g) Ensure advice of absence of teachers from School during normal workday, and arrange for coverage of classes for absent teachers;
(h) In consultation with each teacher, develop an individual Professional Growth Portfolio for each teacher, which will include at least one active goal;
(i) Undertake an annual evaluation of each teacher. This is to be completed on a form approved by the School and provide for comment and signature by the teacher as well as by a senior School executive. Teachers on the first year of a contract are also to be evaluated before the completion of the first semester to meet the probationary requirements of the Employment Agreement;
(j) Arrange for a regular program of professional development activities which encourage sharing of best practice knowledge and skills between Canadian and Chinese teachers;
(k) Obtain student PINs from New Brunswick Department of Education;
(l) arrange for keeping safe department records on student performance, all course outlines, lesson plans, course and reference materials including textbooks, and other appropriate materials; and
(m) Ensure that staff prepare and maintain lesson plan books on a regular basis and make regular inspections of the same. (Rev. 07.04.27)
3. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:
(a) Maintain regular communication and consultation with Chinese administrative colleagues and take part in School administrative meetings;
(b) Collaborate in the development of an academic schedule for the year, semester, and week, including extra curricular programs and activities;
(c) Cooperate in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan;
(d) Cooperate in promoting the School Mission;
(e) Provide input into the School Handbook, particularly as it relates to student expectations and behavior;
(f) Advise on appropriate changes to School regulations and procedures;
(g) Take part in School promotion efforts;
(h) Assist the School in maintaining the contact necessary with the local community, other Chinese education institutions, and Chinese government agencies;
(i) provide input to the School future direction plans;
(j) Respond to specific requests from the School Senior Executives;
(k) Submit annual reports on the Department activities to the School and AEI; and
(l) promptly comply with deadlines for delivery of academic calendars, performance reviews, enrolment projections and any other tasks prescribed by the Administrative Operations Calendar as approved by the Board of Directors; (Rev. 07.04.27) and
(m) Teach one course in each semester. (Rev. 07.04.27)
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International School and Concord College of Sino-Canada Teachers |
Education Requirements:
Teachers, in good standing, holding a valid Canadian Provincial Teaching License or those whose credentials have been recognized by a Canadian Provincial Department of Education would be eligible to apply.
Duties and Protocols:
(a)Develop
daily lesson plans utilizing the Smart Board system to its maximum potential in
delivering all instructional units;
(b)Keep
confidential any negative personal opinions related to school resources or
individual students, with parents, or non-staff off campus; (c)Process the
records of pupils according to the instructions and timelines communicated by
the Principal and/or School;
(d)
Keep with
care and accuracy records of pupil attendance, inquire into and note all cases
of tardiness or absence and report through the Principal or Canadian
Vice-Principal, as the case may be, or administrative designate;
(e)
Practice
such discipline as may be exercised by a kind, firm and judicious parent in his
or her family, avoid indiscreet haste in the discipline of pupils and, in any
difficult cases, apply to the Principal or Canadian Vice-Principal, as the case
may be, for advice and direction;
(f)
Subject to
the arrangements of the School, see that the School is kept in proper order
with respect to cleanliness, neatness, and be present to see that the classroom
is ready for the reception of pupils at least twenty minutes before the time
fixed for opening the School both morning and afternoon;
(g)Acquaint the
pupils with a timetable showing the order of exercises for each day in the week
or month and the time devoted to each;
(h)
Teach the
prescribed curriculum, including experimental or pilot courses authorized by
the Principal or Canadian Vice-Principal, as the case may be;
(i)
Attend all
meetings called by the Principal, Canadian Vice-Principal or the School;
(j)
Assist the
Principal and Vice-Principal or Canadian Vice-Principal, as the case may be, in
the placement of pupils;
(k)
In case of
illness, promptly report any absence to the Vice-Principal or Canadian
Vice-Principal, as the case may be;
(l)
Maintain
regular supervision of the pupils on the School grounds as per any supervision
schedule provided by the School;
(m)
Submit to the
Principal or Canadian Vice-Principal, as the case may be, within two days after
the close of each school year such year-end reports as may be required by the
School;
(n)
Perform other
duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Principal, Vice-Principal or
Canadian Vice-Principal;
(o)
Upload daily
SmartBoard based lesson plans to the School website on the day of lesson
presentation;
(p)
Assign
homework on a daily basis and mark submitted work and report the results to the
students in a timely manner;
(q)
Coordinate
and cooperate in the preparation for and ongoing participation in the
accreditation programs of various agencies, organizations and associations with
which the School is affiliated or intends to become affiliated with, including
governmental and private bodies:
(r) Maintain the
confidentiality of School resources and information;
(s)
Obtain the
written approval of the Canadian Vice-Principal or International School
Vice-Principal, as the case may be, prior to the release of any information to
students, parents or the general public;
(t)
Respect the
reporting and communication channels of the organization by reporting directly
to your immediate supervisor;
(u)
Attend
parent/teacher meetings; and
(v)
Attend at the
School lobby to greet and dismiss students at the start and end of each school
day, respectively.
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Employee Benefits Package |
Salary:
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Salary Scales are based on years of teaching as net take home pay and start at $25,300.
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Salary is paid monthly over the 12 month term of the contract. Signing Bonus for returning staff will be paid in the first pay of the new school year.
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It is expected that employees will attend Professional Development sessions that are organized for them even though some of these will be outside the instructional days and/ or the academic year. For example, new employees are expected to attend summer institutes and all employees are expected to attend orientation and preparation sessions without additional pay as well as school coordinated in-service.
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Salary will be disbursed as per Section 4.C of the Employment agreement. This means the first pay will be issued by October 15.
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Teachers, IB Staff, IB Coordinator, VPs, and Principals sign open ended agreements with the agreement to return declared without penalty between Feb.1 and 28 each successive year. Principals and vice Principals must sign a minimum 2 year agreement
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Non-Teaching spouses may also be considered for Teaching Assistant positions and contracted at approx. ½ the teacher salary with all the same benefits as above, but in the shared accommodation.
Holidays:
Other items which the School pays for:
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Designated western style furnished accommodation is arranged by the employer
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Contribution to medical insurance of up to $70 maximum per month,($140 for 2nd and subsequent years) payable bi-annually when an official paid copy of the medical insurance policy is presented in China.
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One round-trip economy class air ticket paid up front by the College per year.
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Chinese Visa (one entry per year provided directly by the employer) If not paid by AKD in Canada will be reimbursed in cash on arrival in China upon delivery of receipt.
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Residence card, Foreign Expert Registration
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Health check costs after teacher arrives in China
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Basic School Internet available in Apartments with some bandwidth restrictions to sites prohibited on the school network and downloading from illegal sites etc. Additional private services for higher bandwidth and non-school server restrictions may be purchased privately by individual staff for approx. $26 CDN per month from China telcos.
Costs, which are the responsibility of the teacher:
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