Teaching

LDi recruits professional, enthusiastic teachers who love children and have a desire to serve China. Positions are available in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and in a variety of subject areas.

 

Qualifications

• Elementary or secondary education degree, or
• Subject-specific BA/BS degree and teaching certificate from an accredited college, university or organization such as ACSI 
• Student or professional teaching experience
• Two-year commitment

 

Benefits

• Round-trip airfare to China for teachers and their families
• Medical, life and emergency evacuation insurance
• Two hours per week of Mandarin language study
• Monthly Stipend based on family size
• Furnished housing in two and three bedroom apartments. (Single teachers usually live with one or two other singles, but have their own bedroom)
• Tuition-free Masters of Education degree (may enroll upon signing a second 2-year contract)
• Home leave allowance (Approximately 2 months provided between 2-year terms, with round-trip airfare to home included)

 

Application process

LDi/ISC seeks teachers who are called to join the work of ISC schools in China. We invest a lot of time getting to know applicants through a very thorough application process. An LDi Applicant Liaison will work with candidates throughout the process and will be available to answer any questions they have.

Below is a brief outline of the steps in the LDi/ISC Application Process (the time frames listed are just estimates; actual time frames may vary):

Phase I – Pre-Application: 1-2 weeks:

• Candidate completes the online interest form. Applicant Liaison contacts candidate upon receipt.
• Candidate completes and returns the Pre-Application form.
• Candidate submits resume. 

Phase II – Pre-Acceptance:  2 weeks to 2 months:

• Candidate completes PREP personality profile assessment.
• Candidate completes and returns all application forms.
• Applicant Liaison collects candidate references.
• LDi/US HR Director conducts personal phone interview with candidate.
• LDi arranges for psychological evaluation.
• Application file is submitted to LDi/ISC leadership for acceptance decision.
• Acceptance Decision is communicated to candidate.

     
Phase III – Post-Acceptance: Once accepted, candidates move into the post-acceptance phase. This phase addresses everything that must take place prior to leaving for China. 

• Acquire passport
• Undergo medical evaluations (physicals)
• Process Letter of Invitation ( LOI)  
• Submit all required forms
• Apply for visa (after receipt of LOI)
• Register for Pre-Field Orientation (PFO), a two week training that takes place in late June/early July at Houghton College in upstate New York.
• Applicant Liaison registers applicants for LDi New Staff Orientation (NSO) , which takes place in late July/early August in Beijing
• Applicant Liaison coordinates with new staff to make flight arrangements
• Complete any support raising desired for outgoing/settling-in expenses.