Foreign Teachers

Salary: 20K-28K

Recruitment Requirements for Foreign Teachers of Finland Arkki Children’s Creativity Center in Guangzhou

I. Basic Qualifications

1. Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Architecture, Design, Education, Science, Technology, Art or related fields.
• Valid international teaching certification (e.g., TEFL/TESOL/CELTA).

2. Language Proficiency

• Native-level English fluency.
• Ability to explain architectural concepts using age-appropriate language (e.g., storytelling, model demonstrations).

3. Legal Compliance

• Valid work permit (e.g., Foreign Expert Work License) and residence permit.
• Clean criminal record and compliant health certification.

II. Professional Competencies

1. Teaching Experience

• ≥2 years of experience in children’s education or architectural design instruction.
• Familiarity with child-centered methodologies (e.g., PBL, gamified learning).
• Prior experience in architectural modeling, material exploration, or spatial design courses is preferred.

2. Curriculum Comprehention

• Ability to understand interactive architectural programs tailored to children’s cognitive stages (e.g., LEGO builds, cardboard modeling, urban exploration workshops).
• Knowledge of child psychology to foster creativity, spatial reasoning, and teamwork.

3. Cross-Cultural Adaptability

• Integration of global architectural styles (e.g., traditional vernacular, modernist designs) into lessons.
• Effective communication with parents to share progress and learning outcomes.

III. Responsibilities

1. Instructional Delivery

• Guide children in hands-on Finland Arkki architectural curriculums and activities (e.g., model-making, site visits) to explore design principles.
• Organize thematic workshops (e.g., “Design My Dream House,” “Animal Habitat Creation”).

2. Curriculum Comprehension and Colaboration

• Understand bilingual (English-Chinese) programs blending art, engineering, and cultural elements.
• Regularly update content with contemporary architectural case studies with Chinese teacher partner.

3. Collaboration & Assessment

• Coordinate with Chinese faculty to optimize bilingual lesson plans.
• Evaluate progress through observational records and portfolio reviews.

Compensation: Competitive salary（ 30% of the highest salaries）aligned with first-tier Chinese cities, subject to negotiation.

An Introduction of Finland Arkki:

Finland Arkki is an internationally renowned educational institution specializing in architecture education for children and adolescents, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Helsinki. Its curriculum centers on architecture while integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM), and humanities, aiming to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary projects.

As the first official flagship center of Finnish Arkki in China, the Guangzhou flagship store opened in February 2024. Located on the second floor of WenliFang Square on Ersha Island in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, the about 1000-square-meter space embodies “authentic Finnish education” and focuses on cultivating children’s creativity, interdisciplinary thinking, and global competitiveness through architecture and design programs. It has become one of the most influential competency-based education platforms in South China.