Chinese Creativity and Culture Coordinator

The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (The ISF Academy) has a deep commitment to Hong Kong, inspiring Pre-Primary to Grade 12 learners to act as empowered global stewards since its establishment in 2003. As an internationally accredited private independent school, our unique student-focused academic curriculum and experiential learning programs are deeply rooted in Chinese culture combined with a truly bi-lingual and intercultural learning environment. ISF’s exceptional IB Diploma Programme performance over many cohorts, has seen graduates accepted at the world’s most prestigious universities to continue their next stage of learning. The school currently has around 2500 students and 530 employees across the three ISF schools. We are now seeking a self-driven, passionate and experienced candidate to fill the following position:

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the daily operation of Chinese Creativity and Culture Activities as assigned by the Head of CCA;
• Lead Chinese Creativity and Culture Activities and implement projects to successfully achieve the objectives of the department including but limited to:
  • (a) Be responsible for curriculum development, course delivery, teaching resources planning, teaching and assessment quality assurance;
  • (b) Plan and design the program and proactively monitor its progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate corrective action;
  • (c) Participate in ongoing review and improvement of programs and the development and implementation of new courses and curricula; and
  • (d) Monitor the performance of instructors and service providers to ensure course content, methodology and practices are in line with philosophy of ISF.
• Ensure effective quality assurance, the overall integrity of the program and manage risks to the program's successful outcome;
• Promote the study of Chinese Culture and implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved; and
• Manage and build good relationships with students, parents and ISF/BELL stakeholders.

Working Hours:

• 9:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday; and
• Activities will be held in two campuses and the successful candidate will be required to lead activities at both sites located in Kennedy Town and Cyberport.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in History/ Chinese Culture related subjects;
• Relevant experience in leading experiential learning activities;
• Relevant experience at instructing children of early childhood and Primary age;
• Must have at least 6 years of working experience with children and sound knowledge in experiential learning and in Chinese Cultural and Language event management;
• Preference will be given to the candidate who has familiarity with K-12 education system in a speaking Mandarin environment, and has strong commitment to start new programs.
• A strong leader with excellent people management skills;
• Experience in a bilingual working environment is advantageous;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Putonghua; Putonghua proficiency test at least level 2A; and
• Excellent command of Microsoft office and Google docs.

The ISF Foundation, Academy & Pre-School are committed to ensuring safety and well-being of our students. We hold high standards of recruitment practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants must be willing to undergo relevant background checks and screenings.

Free Shuttle Bus travelling to and from The ISF Academy will be provided:
Route 1: North Point > Causeway Bay > Aberdeen > The ISF Academy
Route 2: Admiralty > IFC > Kennedy Town > The ISF Academy

Application Deadline: 10 May 2024

Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience. We will offer an attractive benefits package including medical, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development and continuing education to the right candidate. Please submit your application by completing the Application Form, Reference Check Statement which could be downloaded from our website: together with full Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter. Please quote with our “Ref: no.” by email to [email redacted, apply via Company website].

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