Careers at HoK
International Faculty
Our teachers go through a rigorous application process and are appointed based on their professional qualification, experience and their demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching. Speaking only their native languages to the students, they bring their many years of experience as well as their culture into the classroom to create an inspiring multilingual environment. Because we believe so strongly in life-long learning, we also provide continued professional development for faculty through seminars, workshops and several in-house trainings throughout the school year.
Interested in joining the HoK team?
We are thrilled with your interest in our school! We are looking for individuals that are excited about working in a multicultural environment and whose collective goal is to inspire and equip children to become lifelong learners. Candidates should be team-oriented, compassionate, proactive, creative individuals who excel in collaborative cross-cultural environments.
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we require all applicants to have a reference and criminal background check.
Admin & Support Staff
Marketing Manager - Digital
LOCATION CAMPUS CATEGORY TYPE
Beijing, China Head Office Shunyi Marketing and Media Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
House of Knowledge is looking to hire a creative and passionate individual that has superb marketing ideas and strong content marketing ability, to raise our brand awareness through media channels both online and offline.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads generation
- Drive the development and growth of digital media channels
- Manage the schools social media accounts, website and social communications
- Establish and maintain relationships with a variety of media platforms
- Create compelling and engaging content include but not limited to WeChat article, newsletter, and media publications etc.
- Monitor media presence and ensure a consistent marketing message is delivered to the market and the presence is strengthened through content.
- Monitor web traffic and referrals to identify best practice
- Events proposal and implementation
- Marketing collaterals production and management
- Proposal in marketing planning and budgeting
- Understand the needs of internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
- 5 – 7 years’ experience in a marketing/sales role with proven tracking record in a competitive market
- Highly motivated individual with experience and a passion for creating engaging content
- Excellent writing skills in Chinese
- Can perform well under deadlines
- Detail-oriented
- Degree in Marketing, Journalism, or relevant field preferred
- Working Knowledge of SEO & SEM
- Digital savvy and can pick up new tools quickly
Interested applicants should please send their CV and cover letter to:
Graphic Designer
LOCATION CAMPUS CATEGORY TYPE
Beijing, China Head Office Shunyi Marketing and Media Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
House of Knowledge is looking to hire a creative and passionate individual that creates visual concepts, by hand or using computer software and communicates ideas that inspire and inform our families and staff. Our graphic designer will develop e.g. the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, academic and administrative documents.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintains the overall visual identity of House of Knowledge across all media and program lines
- Develops and designs graphics and layouts for school illustrations, internal and external publications, events, posters, exhibitions, company logos, and websites
- Designs web-based visuals for website and social media platforms
- Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, font style and size
- Reviews layouts and makes appropriate suggestions if needed
- Liaises with external copy shop providers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and materials are printed to the highest quality
- Coordinates on marketing and academic collaterals productions
- Maintains image and video library and archives all design-related documents
- Supports the wider marketing team on a broad range of marketing campaigns
- Responsible for school events and other marketing-related photography and video production
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Minimum 3 years of graphic design and publication experience
- Bilingual in Chinese and English is preferred
- Very good IT skills with Adobe CS (PS, AI, ID), MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)
- Master of social media platforms designs
- Proven project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality
- Creative and innovative
- Familiarity with education industry a plus
- Easy communication and cooperation
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Being open to feedback and willing to make changes to designs
APPLY TODAY! Send your cover letter, resume, copies of qualifications and references to: hr@hokschools.com
Teaching Staff
2019-2020
Elementary Lead Teacher (English or German)
LOCATION: Beijing, China
CAMPUS: Shunyi
CATEGORY: Elementary Education
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Elementary Lead Teacher to join our trilingual Elementary School. The Elementary Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic and social-emotional growth and development of all children in their classroom. Our programs are divided into Kindergarten (5-6 years) and Elementary (6-11 years) age classrooms. The Elementary Lead Teacher develops partnerships with parents/caregivers to engage and encourage their participation in the program. The Elementary Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance regarding all children’s personal and school internal information and works collegially with other staff members of House of Knowledge
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Manage classroom with up to 20 children
• Manage a team of three other Co- and Team Teachers
• Plan and deliver project units based on the International Primary Curriculum (including ESL/English Language Art or German, Mathematics, World Studies), utilizing a broad range of appropriate techniques, strategies and materials
• Develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning objectives
• Participate in school events, extracurricular activities and in other supporting tasks as needed (e.g., proofreading of letters, marketing activities etc.)
• Academic assessment and portfolio documentation
• Maintain partnership and effective home-school communication with parents/caregivers
• Maintain team meetings, support, guidance and be a role model for other teaching staff
• Ensure a safe, healthy, exciting, challenging and collaborative learning environment
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Valid Elementary teacher accreditation/certification
• 2+ years of teaching experience at Elementary School
• English or German native speaker
• Dedication to international, multicultural, visionary education and positive school culture
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as professional attitude/disposition
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom, plan, organize and implement educational activities
• Ability to effectively manage a team of teachers
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of children to protect their well-being
• Intellectual agility, open-mindedness, confidence, stress resistance
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Basic IT proficiency
• Additional skills in areas such as music, sports, technology, arts and crafts are an advantage
Apply now! Send your cover letter, resume, copies of qualifications and references to: hr@hokschools.com
Early Years Lead Teacher (English or German)
LOCATION: Beijing, China
CAMPUS: Various
CATEGORY: Early Childhood Education
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years Lead Teacher to join our international Kindergarten. The Early Years Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic and social-emotional growth and development of all children in their classroom. Our programs are divided into toddler (18 months–3 years) and preschool/Pre-K (3-5 years) age classrooms. The Early Years Lead Teacher develops partnerships with parents/caregivers to engage and encourage their participation in the program. The Early Years Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance regarding all children’s personal and school internal information and works collegially with other staff members of House of Knowledge.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Manage classroom with up to 20 children
• Manage a team of three other Co- and Team Teachers
• Plan and deliver project units based on the International Early Years Curriculum and Reggio Emilia, utilizing a broad range of appropriate techniques, strategies and materials
• Schedule, plan and conduct fieldtrips, school events and extracurricular activities
• Academic assessment and portfolio documentation
• Maintain partnership and effective home-school communication with parents/caregivers
• Maintain team meetings, support, guidance and be a role model for other teaching staff
• Ensure a safe, healthy, exciting, challenging and collaborative learning environment
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field
• Valid teacher accreditation/certification
• 2+ years of teaching experience in Early Child Development, Developmental Appropriate Practices or related field
• English or German native speaker
• Dedication to international, multicultural, visionary education and positive school culture
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as professional attitude/disposition
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom, plan, organize and implement educational activities
• Ability to effectively manage a team of teachers
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of children to protect their well-being
• Intellectual agility, open-mindedness, confidence, stress resistance
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Basic IT proficiency
• Additional skills in areas such as music, sports, technology, arts and crafts are an advantage
Apply now! Send your cover letter, resume, copies of qualifications and references to: hr@hokschools.com
ESL Teacher
LOCATION: Beijing, China
CAMPUS: Various
CATEGORY: Early Childhood and Elementary Education
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic ESL Teacher to join our international Kindergarten and Elementary School. The ESL Teacher works across multiple classrooms effectively and closely with other team members. The ESL Teacher plans lessons in consultation with the Lead Teacher and maintains a positive and appropriate educational environment. The ESL Teacher creates a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all children. Our programs are divided into preschool/Pre-K (3-5 years), Kindergarten (5-6 years) and Elementary (6-11 years) age classrooms. The ESL Teacher develops partnerships with parents/caregivers to engage and encourage their participation in the program. The ESL Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance regarding all children’s personal and school internal information and works collegially with other staff members of House of Knowledge.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Manage ESL groups across multiple classrooms
• Plan and deliver lessons based on the ESL “Jolly Phonics” program, utilizing a broad range of appropriate techniques, strategies and materials
• Develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning objectives
• Participate in school events, extracurricular activities and in other supporting tasks as needed (e.g., proofreading of marketing material etc.)
• Academic assessment and portfolio documentation
• Maintain partnership and communication with parents/caregivers
• Maintain team meetings, support, guidance and be a role model for other teaching staff
• Ensure a safe, healthy, exciting, challenging and collaborative learning environment
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Bachelor’s degree or above
• English native speaker
• ESL Teacher Training Certification – TESL, TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, etc. with a minimum of 120h of coursework and practical teaching experience from an accredited ESL training institution
• 2+ years of teaching experience in ESL
• Dedication to international, multicultural, visionary education and positive school culture
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as professional attitude/disposition
• Ability to effectively manage groups of students, plan, organize and implement educational activities
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of children to protect their well-being
• Intellectual agility, open-mindedness, confidence, stress resistance
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Basic IT proficiency
• Additional skills in areas such as music, sports, technology, arts and crafts are an advantage
Apply now! Send your cover letter, resume, copies of qualifications and references to: hr@hokschools.com
