Arun Language Training & Recruitment are now recruiting for the positions of Regional Supervisor in Beijing and in Jinan.  Our client has multiple kindergarten campuses throughout China.   The Regional Supervisors support and manage Native English Teachers and Chinese Teachers, and co-ordinate between the campuses in their region.  

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Salary is in the region of RMB 30 – 35,000 per month

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Requirements:

√       Candidates must be located in China with a current, transferrable work permit as an English teacher.   The school is not able to arrange PU letters at present and so can only consider candidates already working in China.

√       Candidates must be nationals of one of the following countries:  Ireland, UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA.

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English Department Regional Supervisor – Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of the English Department; in the absence of the Director, the Deputy Head of the English Department, Academic Director, or VP

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OVERALL POSITION PURPOSE

The English Department Regional Supervisor (RS) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all campuses within their assigned region. The RS assists Native English Teachers and students toward successful program completion and participates in activities that promote the stature of the region and all campuses. No classroom teaching hours will be required.

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RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISES:              Campus Liaison Supervisors, English Department Coordinators, Native English Teachers (in his/her region), Chinese English Teachers (in his/her region)

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LIAISES WITH:

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS     English Department, R&D Department, International HR Department, Regional Academic Coaches

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Accountabilities

Management

• Proactively assist and manage English Teachers and Chinese English Teachers in his/her designated region within the organization in the implementation of curriculum and special English Department projects; regularly observe, supervise, and evaluate English Teachers’ instruction and curricula and formally evaluate each teacher during their probation period; check and evaluate environments, materials, records, and reports of English Techers as well as maintain a standard list of required materials as well as inventory for his/her campus and classrooms, including the English Corner and objects in each classroom; provide appropriate feedback, address issues/concerns, and identify follow-up tasks when conducting evaluations.
• Act as a coach and mentor to assist English Teachers and Chinese English Teachers in expanding their repertoire of instructional activities and provide advice on all curricula issues for successful implementation.; provide orientation for new English Teachers within his/her region as well as ongoing field training to improve instruction and curricula delivery, modeling effective and appropriate teaching strategies when needed; identify developmental needs of English Teachers and Chinese English Teachers within his/her region and organize and conduct meetings and trainings, workshops, and professional development; offer support, guidance, and supervision to one of the English Department Coordinators to enhance productivity and efficiency.

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Communication

• Establish and maintain cogent working relationships with all English Department representatives, regional management teams, campus teaching teams, and the organization’s other departments.
• Promote the corporate image of the organization to all individuals, groups, and organizations both within the organization and to the community at large.

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Qualifications, Skills, Experience, and Competencies

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/ Educational Leadership (preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years in early childhood education experience (preschool preferred).
• TEFL/TESOL/ELL Certification.
• 2+ years academic management and leadership experience.
• Bilingual ability in both English and Chinese (preferred).

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Experience

• Proven experience in the implementation of different curricula.
• Proven experience in the field of preschool education.
• Proven experience leading a team of 2 to 6 people.
• Proven experience working in an international school (in China) preferred.
• Proven experience dealing with parents and with administrative duties.

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Competencies

• Market Focus: Knowledge of curriculum management and implementation and ability to keep up to date with the latest educational trends.
• Customer Orientation: Focused on parent and student satisfaction and relationship building with parents, family members, and external community stakeholders.
• Decision Making: Knowledge of applicable resources required for program/service development, implementation, and assessment including but not limited to budget development and fiscal management.
• Analysis: Ability to analyze data and information as well as identify patterns and trends and solve problems. Ability to formulate strategies for improved learning as a result of the above.
• Building and Leading Teams: Ability to provide academic, professional, and administrative leadership and direction at the upper level, and to evaluate the work of others and enable their development through consultation, coaching, and support.
• Teamwork: Ability to develop effective interpersonal working relationships with all levels of administrative and academic staff.
• Shaping Direction: Ability to effectively engage and motivate staff, and focus on their professional development.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust and set new directions in response to changes in the environment, and to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community with outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills.
• Self Management: Self-motivated and proactive approach with ability to work with minimal supervision, possessing discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to self-work and work of others.

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ARUN LANGUAGE TRAINING & RECRUITMENT

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