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.

