Vice Head of Division - Early Childhood and Primary School - Nanjing

BASIS International School Nanjing

  • Nanjing, Jiangsu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
BASIS International School Nanjing is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice Head of Division – Early Childhood and Primary School for the 2026-27 school year!Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our Vice Head of Division – Early Childhood and Primary School position with BASIS International School Nanjing.Why Choose BASIS International Schools?Join a dynamic, rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Since our first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools has expanded across China, with campuses in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In 2024, we proudly launched three new schools in Shenzhen, including our first Early Childhood Education campuses.Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK and Canada.About BASIS International School NanjingOpened in 2019, BASIS International School 2019 serves students in Grades Pre-K – 12, and celebrated its first graduating class in 2023. The school is located in Nanjing’s Xialin University Town in the Qixia District—home to Qixia Mountain, numerous historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River. With Asian and Western restaurants near the school, walkable streets and parks, this campus is the perfect blend of modern living with historical significance.Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood and Primary School is a member of the Senior Leadership Team working closely with all school administrators and reporting the Head of School. Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood and Primary School main focus points are developing early-learning programs, child development coaching, student behavior, and social integration management.Vice Head of Division of Primary School will directly supervise Early Childhood and Primary Teachers, Early Childhood and Primary Teaching Fellows, and the Dean of Early Childhood and Primary (as applicable).Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate primary school academic programs to support students in situations relating to social integration in/out of the classroom
  • Instruct teachers on child development best practices
  • Create procedures for extreme behavior occurrences
  • Monitor parent communications
  • Manage parent expectations
  • Support students’ social-emotional development
  • Enforce School Routines and Code of Conduct
  • Assist teachers with student behavior management
  • Communicate with parents as needed to collaborate on student behavior management
  • Maintain student discipline documentation
  • Coordinate academic support program with the Director of Student Affairs and Director of Academic Programs
  • Assist teachers with parent communication regarding various concerns
  • Support a nurturing and achievement-oriented school culture (define school-wide behavior expectations, manage social emotional curriculum and character program…)
  • Define routines for school’s common areas (recess, lunch, hallways, Early Bird/Late Bird)
  • Provide support and guidance to Teaching Fellows
  • Monitor student arrival and dismissal
Specific qualifications required for this role:
  • Teaching Credential/License
Additional requirements for this role:What We're Looking For
  • A Bachelor’s degree, Master's preferred.
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in a primary school environment.
  • Demonstrated strength in administrative experience.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

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