Principal – Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School – Yiwu

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Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School Yiwu invites applications from school leaders who thrive in intercultural environments to apply for the position of Principal.

Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School Yiwu is a BC Offshore School offering British Columbia K-12 curriculum that leads to the BC Graduation Program offered in grades 10 – 12, and the awarding of a BC Dogwood diploma. The students come from many countries around the world and their positive attitude and desire to learn are key aspects of this thriving school community.

The school has an enrolment of 135 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. The enrolment comes from foreign national families who are employed or own businesses in the community.

There is a strong desire among families to have close contact with the school and school leaders. The school has undergone regular BC ministry inspections and received excellent reports.

The successful candidate will be attracted to this unique opportunity to continue to support student success for primary and secondary learners. They will meet the following requirements:

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of three complete years of successful teaching in BC public, independent, offshore schools;
• Knowledge of the new curriculum, instruction and assessment strategies;
• Familiarity with the technology used in supporting student learning and experience with differentiated teaching practices related to inclusion, diversity and teaching students with exceptionalities;
• Ability to create a strong team amongst a group of experienced staff on two campuses
• Familiarity and experience with Student Management Software;
• Ability to work in an intercultural setting where building relationships with all partners that share the facilities will be critical to the success of the program and the school;
• Previous experience in BC Offshore Schools is desirable but not required;
• Previous school administrative experience would be considered an asset.
• A willingness to engage in student recruitment activities and activities which profile the school within the community;
• Intercultural communication skills and a desire to live and work in China;
• Completion of a Masters degree, or evidence of enrollment in a Masters program;
• British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch certification;

Application: Please ensure you have the following documentation in your application

• Proof of valid BC teaching certification
• Copy of photo page on passport if applying from outside China (to determine Chinese work permit eligibility)
• Resume and cover letter, including two references who have supervised your school leadership

Applications will be accepted up until 4:00 pm January 18, 2023

Please direct all inquiries to:

Jacalyn Kersey

[email protected]

Or

Dr. Patrick Thalheimer

[email protected]

More about the Maple Leaf Schools:

• We are accredited by Cognia (USA) and inspected and certified by the British Columbia (B. C.) Ministry of Education (Canada).
• Maple Leaf Educational Systems (MLES) is the most extensive international school system in China, with campuses in over 25 cities around the country.
• With an infrastructure that originated over 26 years ago, Maple Leaf offers a high-quality international education to students from preschool to high school.

Life in China

There has never been a better time to teach in China. Whether you’re looking for spectacular natural beauty, global mega-cities, a rich history or culture of modern innovation, there is a China to suit everyone. So, an international adventure in a fascinating culture? Fulfilling and well-paid work? If these are on your professional check-list, now might just be the perfect time for you to teach in China.

Check out our video of Maple Leaf Schools in China: youtube.com/watch?v=q0ZKy_X3xBI&t=211s or visit our careers website at mapleleafschools.com to learn more.