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JPED Academy is dedicated to cultivating future global citizens adapted to personal well-being, lifelong development, integration and social progress. It integrates the cultivation of general competence into subject courses and carries out interdisciplinary learning by means of teaching and learning designs and giving problems or projects to achieve the "student-centered goal and cultivate the students' ability to study actively and solve real problems in real life. We are a practice boarding innovative school for students of grade 8th to grade 12th. Our current team is composed of experienced educators from all over the world. We collaborate deeply to build a school that nurtures each member in our community.

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About us

JPED Academy is dedicated to cultivating future global citizens adapted to personal well-being, lifelong development, integration and social progress. It integrates the cultivation of general competence into subject courses and carries out interdisciplinary learning by means of teaching and learning designs and giving problems or projects to achieve the "student-centered goal and cultivate the students' ability to study actively and solve real problems in real life. We are a practice boarding innovative school for students of grade 8th to grade 12th. Our current team is composed of experienced educators from all over the world. We collaborate deeply to build a school that nurtures each member in our community.

What’s Educators

What is the best education? What kind of education could we offer to our students? Dissatisfaction with the current status drives us to think deeply and practice consistently. There is no wonderful schedule for the process of exploration. It is a less people traveled road which full of excitement and challenge. The initial heart of educational innovation illuminates the road.


We find the way forward through constant exploration. We adapt to the requirements of the world, and update our education concept; We improve our professional skills, and broaden the knowledge structure; We renew educational thoughts, and be dare to open up and innovate. We will make radical innovation, and lead the future education reform, becoming the world's talent education center.


Our Advantage

• Global impact program for the facilitators

• Project funding (team)

• PD for facilitators

• Competitive local wages

• Pleasant lodge and accommodation

Director of Positive Discipline Department

Job Description:

1. Comprehensively responsible for the positive discipline department;

2. Overall management of the head of grade team, regularly organize the head of grade to carry out training activities, improve the professional ability of the head of grade;

3. Organize and lead student activities, such as after-school classes, study tours, school teams, etc.;

4. Overall management of student dormitory management team, establishment and development of dormitory culture, discipline inspection, rewards and punishments for students, and selection of advanced dormitories;

5. In charge of students' legal education and health education, and be responsible for the handling of emergencies;

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree or above, overseas study background is preferred;

2. More than 5 years of administrative management experience in international education field and more than 3 years years work experience in positive discipline department;

3. Leadership and management ability, good at communication, parental relationship maintenance; 

Position: Performance Art/Theater Teacher Start Date: Jan 2023

Job Requirements:

The candidate will be responsible for teaching students in a verity of performance arts (i.e. dance/movement, theater monologues, improvisation, etc.), and the ideal candidate will help create and shape the course. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: instruction, grading, supervision, and communication with parents. Having a flexible schedule is a plus, as the class and/or class productions will/might meet after school and some performances during the school day and productions in the evenings during select times.

The candidate will work to get students interested in dramatic activities with an emphasis on performance. Areas to covered in depth will include vocabulary, roles in the theatre, pantomime, movement, acting (scene work and one act plays), theatre evaluation, and theatre history (from ancient Greek to the present), the reading of plays, theatre design and tech, and attendance at live theatre performance. To involve students every day in some performance-based activities. There should be an emphasis on memorization, working as a team, and classroom attendance. The candidate will work towards creating projects throughout the term in groups/teams/other departments for Project-Based Learning, just as they would encounter in the professional theatre world.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or Arts Program.

2. Versed in a variety of performing arts.

3. Experience in implimenting Project-Based Learning.

4. Two/Three-years of teaching experience at the secondary level.

5. Experience teaching classes in the performing arts (theater, dance, etc.)

Position:STEM Teacher Start Date: Jan 2023

Job Description 

We are searching for a dependable STEM teacher to join our faculty to teach Biology. The teacher’s responsibilities include making PBL plan with contents the correspond with The New York New Generation Learning Standards curriculum, supervising investigations and experiments, developing rapport, and maintaining good relationships with students and parents and be able to create course content. You should also attend school activities and strive to keep students engaged.

To be successful as a candidate, you must be able to teach: Biology at high school level as well as any level of Mathematics. You MUST also display a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement Outstanding candidates are able to apply scientific principles to real-life situations and can successfully teach students with different interests and aptitudes.

Responsibilities

Understanding the curriculum and developing schedules, lesson plans, and teaching methods that will help students cover the required content.

• Experience in Project Based Learning

• Preparing and delivering lessons that are stimulating and clear.

• Educating students on lab safety and ensuring all experiments are carried out responsibly. • Setting up tests, assignments, experiments, and grading students fairly.

• Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.

• Advising and providing support to student teachers.

• Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing education programs.

• Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records and keeping track of lab supplies, tools, and equipment.

• Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.

Requirements

Excellent Written and Spoken English

Degree in Science field. (Preferred)

2 Years of experience teaching Chemistry.

Knowledge of teaching styles recommended.

Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Position:Humanities Teacher

You will teach Historical Survey, Geography, Historical Methods or World History to High School Students

Start Date: Jan 2023

Job Requirements:

· Plan, organize, and provide instruction in designated subject areas that meet NY state Next Generation Learning Standards and JPED educational standards.

· Plan, develop and deliver lesson plans that use a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.

· Design and administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition.

· Cultivate a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, promotes student confidence and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.

· Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment.

· Attend weekly staff meetings to address unique situations or problems with individual students, classrooms or learning material to better adapt lesson plans to leaner needs.

· Foster stable and meaningful relationships with students with appropriate boundaries in order to build trust and strengthen the JPED community.

· Track and report student performance data in a timely matter and provide timely feedback to students and administrator to ensure student success.

· Promote parent/teacher/student interaction and relationships and encourage student and guardian involvement at JPED.

· Attend special events held by the school and engage with students and their parents.

Qualifications/Experience:

Required:

·  Native English speaker.

·  Experience in teaching Humanities subjects ELA and Social Studies.

·  Experience in teaching ESL for learners of different levels.

Preferred:

·  Experience with PBL, designing and implementing Project Based Learning.

·  IB certified (category 1, 2 Preferred)

·  Experience with curriculum design at Middle School and High School level.

·  Ability in spoken/written Chinese.

Librarian Job Description

Looking for one full time or two par-time librarians

Job Description

Our innovative boarding high school is looking for an experienced bilingual librarian with a passion for learning and books to join our team. You’ll ensure that the library runs smoothly on a daily basis, and all students are happy with their learning experience. Some important librarian tasks you’ll undertake include developing, organizing, and updating library records. Your responsibilities also extend to managing the library space, coordinating scheduling, running the writing workshop and  IT management.

Working Hours

Sunday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday 3 pm - 9:30 pm

Tuesday 3 pm - 9:30 pm

Wednesday 3 pm - 9:30 pm

Thursday 3 pm - 9:30 pm

 Job Responsibilities

Oversee the library to ensure cleanliness, order, and protection of the library’s resources 

Develop and organize library inventory (e.g. with books, collections, periodicals, multimedia, etc.)Conduct regular checks and updates on database information

Help students research reading materials and references

Answer students’ questions via phone or email

Publish and update content on the library’s website (e.g. book summaries, reviews, blog, etc.)

Research and implement new information system techniques

Coordinate  library activities and promotional events

Manage library budgeting and billing for new equipment

Supervise library assistants and other staff

Requirements:

·  A bachelor’s degree in a related fields of English, Librarian Studies, Literature or Cyber studies

·  Experience using computers and working with electronic databases

·  In-depth knowledge of library policies, procedures and practices

·  Knowledge of bibliographic management tools and technology

·  Knowledge of principles and practices of library materials acquisition

·  Knowledge of proper research methodology

·  1 plus year of relevant experience (3+ years preferred)

Position:Digital Photography instructor

The Creative Department program seeks a colleague to teach a Digital Photography curriculum, that focuses on a foundational level course for introductory level to intermediate level students. The position will have a two-part component. One component will be basic camera operations (shooting modes, exposure, focus, lenses), etc. The second component will be software based in photo processing (Lightroom) and image enhancements, manipulations, printing (Photoshop).

Start Date: Jan 2023

Required Education:

· Bachelor's Degree (Art/Photography)

· Last year college student in an Art/Photography Degree program

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic teacher with a broad understanding of the history of photography, particularly within the context of contemporary art. The successful candidate will be versed in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom for editing purposes. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to projects and coursework that supports the objectives of the course in giving the students the skills to operate a DSLR manually. The candidate should understand all topics of basic camera operation, exposure, lighting, composition, visual literacy, and the elements of form, shape, line, and color.

Experience:

· Experienced educator in Digital Photography and Image processing.

· Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom.

· Experience in an international school or with the New York Next Generation Learning Standards will be very helpful.

Position:Chemistry Teacher Start Date: Jan 2023

Responsibilities

·  Understanding the curriculum and developing schedules, lesson plans, and teaching methods that will help students cover the required content.

·  Preparing and delivering lessons that are stimulating and clear.

·  Educating students on lab safety and ensuring all experiments are carried out responsibly.

·  Setting up tests, assignments, experiments, and grading students fairly.

·  Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.

·  Advising and providing support to student teachers.

·  Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing education programs.

·  Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records and keeping track of lab supplies, tools, and equipment.

·  Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.

Requirements

·  Degree in chemistry or a related discipline. (Preferred)

·  Knowledge of teaching styles recommended.

·  Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills.

·  Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Position:Intern of Academic Department Start Date: Nov 2022

Requirements

University student

Bi-lingual Computer

Literacy

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

 

Preferred

Child Psychology or Educational Background

Responsible

Strong Work Ethic

 

Job Duties

Assist the Dean of Studies

Assist with Positive Behavior Program Provide

Administrative assistance for faculty Student

Monitoring for online learning

 

Contributions to the school as a whole

This intern will be important for us to help develop initiatives such as Positive Behavior Program

This intern will assist our faculty handle their workload more effectively

Benefits of this internship

This intern will gain valuable insight into the inner workings of a private academy

his intern will develop his/her communication and collaboration skills

This intern will learn important lessons about educational pedagogy

This intern will have an opportunity to develop positive rapport with students