2015年11月30日星期一

1145 Henry Angus 254 Finding the right fit

Pauline O'Brien, director of educational recruitment services
Al Scott, school support & evaluation officer

Finding the Right Fit
CIS (council of international schools) community of educators
690 schools, 527 universities and colleges, representing 111 countries
Quality schools internationally

Vision:
To inspire the development of global citizens through high quality international education: connecting ideas, cultures and educators from every corner of the world

Edu recruitment services
International university admissions & guidance services
School support & evaluation services

Promoting the IB education certificate cohort to meet international standards
Provide services, language learning, operational systems

Why it is a good experience to work internationally
Collaborative teaching environment
Attractive Salary and benefits
Professional growth
Global travel opportunities
Curricular and technology resources
School as a community center
Multi-national students

Profile of a successful international educator
Demonstrated success
Language acquisition training
Differentiated instruction
Collaborative teaching style and methodology
Integrating technology into instruction
Skills offered outside the classroom

Ability to adapt new environment
Recruitment starts in October
Peak: December to February
Year around activity
Use of online interviews to fill positions
Recruiting fairs still fill 50% of teaching vacacies
Recruit strategies

Value-added to school community as international schools tend to be isolated communities
Technology around curriculum and community
Adapt new environment
Education philosophy
Leadership
Enthusiasm and confidence
Languages
Communication
Collaboration
Experience

School atmosphere
Community
Salary and benefits, compensation
Career growth plan, promotion opportunities

School mission and programme,
School website
Research country and community
    Cultural and political
    Environment and security
Misconceptions identified quickly

Citizenship restriction
Need for certification
Housing for dependent a
VISA restriction (age, nationality, etc)
Training partners
Pets
Tax situation

Www.cois.org
CV
Motivational statement
Philosophy statement
Certificate
Three referneces (current)

Collegial Anglo Colombiano: www. anglocolombiano.co
Amsterdam international community school: aics.espritscholen.nl
Raffles international school Dubai: www.rafflesis.com

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