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Job Title: University Guidance Counselor (YCIS-BJ-1819-SEC006)
Posted Date: 12/15/2017 Expiration Date: -
Location: YCIS - Beijing (Beijing SEC) # of Openings: 1
Effective From: Other(08/01/2018)
Job Description: Overall Description:
YCIS Beijing is a highly respected international K-13 school that provides a commitment to outstanding bilingual education like no other. ECE runs from K2-K4 and is experiential learning through play informs much of what occurs. The primary years have a co-teaching model that involves two teachers in the classroom, one Chinese and one Western for much of the time. Secondary years are serviced by specialist Chinese staff who support Chinese language in mainstream classes in addition to the compulsory Chinese as a Language program. We are accredited to run the IGCSE and the IB Diploma Program. YCIS Beijing is also accredited with the CIS, NEASC and NCCT ~ one of the few schools in Beijing to hold all three.

At YCIS all teaching and non-teaching staff are part of an organisational and learning culture that has a clear mandate to nurture the academic and social-emotional character of each student. Policies, processes and activities within the school are designed and deployed to enable a highly positive learning environment that both challenges and supports students to achieve high level academic success. We also recognise the need for students to develop confidence and capacities by creating time and space to contribute positively to their world and in doing so, help others in need.

As the Learning Community model continues to extend across the school, more and more classrooms have been converted from the traditional single cell configuration into shared flexible learning spaces. Wherever possible and practical walls have been removed. This requires a shift in teaching and learning practices from teacher dominant presentation of information into an approach where flipped and blended approaches are more common. Less monologue and more dialogue in diad, triad and group formation is desired. Whilst there is absolutely a place for teacher directed learning, the ratio is different from the traditional classroom experience.

Teachers are allocated to a designated learning community even though the allocation of classes for each teacher may cross more than one learning community. Shared staffrooms are located around each Learning Community. These create a connection and opportunity for sharing curriculum development ideas, student learning outcomes, achievement, behaviour and ideas.

YCIS Beijing Seeks Educators who
 Have a deep understanding of highly effective teaching and learning practices that suit the generation now in our schools;
 Have significant depth, breadth of knowledge, skills and understanding of their specific disciplines and also a passion that inspires student and staff to learn more;
 understand the value of generating positive professional relationships with colleagues, students and families;
 Can work in a highly collaborative learning and organisational culture which values a team approach when planning and delivering curriculum
 Use dialogue more than monologue, who understand how to ensure differentiation in learning tasks
 have the technology skills and disposition to create flipped and blended learning ;
 Ensure that formative and summative feedback to students to timely, well targeted and constructive;
 are reflective learners who seek constant improvement;
 Have a love of learning and a desire to inspire students to achieve at the highest level possible.
 Can operate successfully in a bi-lingual teaching environment in which important Chinese and Western cultural characteristics are understood and respected.
Note: The primary language of instruction in the secondary years is English. In primary levels Western and Chinese teachers work together to meet and develop the bilingual capacity in all students.
Major Responsibilities:
The University Guidance Counsellor (UGC) has the responsibility to collaborate with relevant staff to design a measurable and strategic university guidance curriculum that empowers all students to recognise the required academic competencies and personal skills necessary for success in higher education, the workplace, and other post-secondary options.

The UGC should be able to effectively use school and external data to review and refine existing understanding regarding effective processes which support students to complete documentation for a range of tertiary institutions across the globe.


The creation of engaging opportunities that successfully lead all students to consider a wide range of post-secondary options is critical. Regular feedback must be given to all student to increase understanding and capacity to establish which career pathways and which institutions are relevant to stated interests. Collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and ultimately families, in assessing possible university choices is essential

The UGC must provide timely and ongoing assistance to all students in navigating and completing the university and career application and admissions processes. Further to this, the UGC must support students in addressing university costs with assistance provided in applying for financial aid and scholarships, grants, or other funding sources.

It is important that the UGC is well versed in evidence-based counselling theories and techniques to deliver short term counselling interventions. The UGC works as part of the student support team that work across all year levels of the school. This position requires close work with the Y12-13 Learning Community Leader who has IB Diploma Co-ordinator responsibilities.


• Advise students, as a group, on the importance and implications of subject selection at IGCSE, and individually in the year prior to entering IB level. Answering individual student queries when required.
• Provide individual counseling to all year 12 and 13 students on the whole university application process, from subject selection, destination, identifying and short-listing choice of university and major, writing personal statements, departure.
• Provide group counseling to year 10 and 11 students on topics including subject selection, summer programmes, internships, university fairs, etc.
• Meet regularly with parents both on an individual (for year 12 and 13 students) and group for year 10 and 11 students) basis to discuss and offer advice on the overall university application process.
• Write references for all university applications, including meeting with IB coordinators and teachers for analysis of student potential.
• Compile and mailing university applications, which may include references, essays and transcripts, etc.
• Plan, organize and deliver a pre-departure briefing for graduating students to prepare them for their university experience.

B. Universities and Other Institutions
• Represent the school at various meetings and conferences
• Develop and maintain relationships with university representatives through planning a calendar of university visits to the school and hosting and coordinating such visits.
• Ensure that the school maintains affiliations with professional organizations such as CIS, OACAC and attend relevant conferences.

C. School
• Meet with the Co-Principals regularly to give reports and updates.
• Work with the IB Coordinator, Secondary Coordinator, department heads and subject teachers in the school.
• Develop good lines of communication with teachers to obtain academic information on students.
• Work closely with school English Department on providing extra guidance to students with their personal statements and admission essays.
• Supervise the PSAT and SAT, if applicable.
• Organize and delivering workshops for teachers to keep them informed of the functions of the UGO and provide them with guidance on writing subject references.
• Provide educational and career programmes for students from years 9-13.
• Deliver presentations during school IB and IGCSE Information Evenings.
• Organize the school university information evenings.

D. Managing the operations of the UGO
• Oversee and manage the daily operation of the school UGO (if there is no HUGO.
• Oversee, manage and monitor the UGO budget (if there is no HUGO).
• Develop and maintain a fully-equipped and up-to-date university and career resource center.
• Plan, implement and publish student guidelines for university applications.
• Develop and update checklists and timelines for senior students regarding the university application process.
• Ensure that accurate and up-to-date student and school records are maintained.
• Be active in representing the school in networking events and activities where there is the prospect to strengthen the relationships relevant to university admissions and counseling.
Job Requirements: Requirements and Qualifications:
1. Bachelor degree or above in Education.
2. Skilled English both in writing and oral.
3. Experienced IB teacher
School Introduction
Yew Chung Internatonal School of Beijing (YCIS-Beijing)
北京耀中国际学校(耀中北京)
Website URL: http://www.ycis-bj.com
Phone: (8610) 8583 3731
Fax: (8610) 8583 2734
Postal Code: 100025
Address: Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang,Chaoyang District, Beijing P.R.C.
中国北京市朝阳区后八里庄5号红领巾公园
Description: Yew Chung International School established a new model of global education offering the unique richness and diversity of both Eastern and Western cultures that equip children to be bilingual, global-minded, appreciative and caring. We nurture globally competitive students and shape their good character as responsible global citizens with the competencies and skills required in the 21st century.

We have over 6,000 students across various campuses in China. We invite qualified teachers (Early Childhood to Secondary) to consider a career with our organization.
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