Working at NCPA

Come Join Us

Do you want to take your career to the next level, working at a cutting-edge school in one of the world’s most exciting places? Whether it’s old wisdom or new insight, all signs point to China being the hottest place for international teachers to launch or grow their careers, and make a serious impact on student learning at one of the most exciting times in recent history. Right in the middle of all this change and opportunity, NCPA has quickly grown and is being recognized for its unique approach to offering host country Chinese students an outstanding American education, and preparing them for the world’s top universities.

Current Openings

*NCPA’s number one priority is student safety and growth; accordingly, the school practices “safer” recruitment. All viable candidates for employment here undergo criminal background and prior employment reference checks. Offers of employment are extended only after a team of NCPA staff have reviewed and interviewed the candidate.

Fair Schedule

Global Recruitment Collaborative Dubai, November 10-11, 2018
ISS iFair, November 17, 2018 (tentative)
Search Associates Toronto, Canada, December 7-9, 2018
ISS Atlanta, GA, December 9-11, 2018
ISS Bangkok, Thailand, January 4-7, 2019
Search Associates Hong Kong, China, January 18-20, 2019
ISS San Francisco, CA, February 7-10, 2019
Search Associates San Francisco, February 8-11, 2019
ISS iFair, March 16, 2019

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Benefits at a Glance

Visa Assistance

Because bureaucracy.
Visa-related expenses including agents reimbursed.

Moving Expenses

Because Fido wants to come, too.
$1,000USD for singles
$2,000USD for couples

Housing

Your own fortress of solitude or socialization.
Furnished digs on- or off-campus.

Annual Airfare

Because family and friends are important.
And Mexican food.
Round-trip to home of record covered by school.

Settling-in

Because Ikea is not far away.
Allowance of $250USD for singles/$500USD for couples.

Bonuses

Because we want you to stay.
$1,000USD 1-year renewal
$5,000USD 2-year renewal
$10,000USD 5-year service award

Insurance

Because your health comes first.
Medical, dental premiums covered 60% by school.
Life insurance provided.

Professional Development

Because we walk the walk of being lifelong learners.
$800 allowance annually plus plenty of school-sponsored opportunities.

Annual Leave

Because teaching is a hard job.
10 sick days, 3 personal days, bereavement leave.

Retirement

Because we care about you long term.
6% of base salary. After 5 years, 4% match.

Taxes

Because bureaucracy, Part II.
Chinese taxes assumed by school.

Life in the Pearl River Delta

Wanda Plaza offers groceries, shopping, and IMAX movies.

Run, bike, and kayak along the picturesque Jiaomen riverfront park.

Take the metro’s Line 4 from school to central Guangzhou and as far as Baiyun International airport.

Enjoy cocktails, imported and local craft beer, pub food, and live music at Houhai Bar Street.

Pick up your work wardrobe at Uniqlo, Japan’s version of the Gap.

Nansha is a great place to be active and Decathlon has all the gear you need.

An Italian-trained chef serves up pizza and pasta at Luca.

Near the school is the ferry terminal, and Hong Kong lies just 90 minutes beyond that.

Run, walk or bike around the lake and up to the peak of tranquil Huangshan Park.

Hotel-trained chefs from New Delhi manage Yes Bar and serve up some of the best Indian food you’ll ever have. Yes, really.

The sashimi and California rolls at Lanhua Sushi are made from imported Portuguese fish.

Although Nansha is a rapidly-growing free trade zone, you can still visit traditional street markets.

Couples live in modern, furnished three-bedroom apartments with room enough for all their stuff.

Singles live in modern, furnished two-bedroom apartments. Many of them come with a view.

Just over the hill from school is Tianhou Temple, dedicated to the famous Chinese sea goddess Mazu.

Beyond the Humen Bridge lies the manufacturing hub of Dongguan, the high-tech center of Shenzhen, and beyond that the glittering skyline of Hong Kong.

Take a shaded stroll from Puzhou Garden past Tianhou Temple to Haibin Park, both just minutes from school.

Teacher Digs

Teachers are placed in an apartment on-campus or at the nearby Ocean Times complex for their first year. In subsequent years, teachers may choose to take a housing stipend and find their own housing or to continue to live in school-provided apartments.

Ocean Times

The default off-campus location for new teachers, "OT" is 4km away from school and is served by public busses. NCPA provides a shuttle to school on workdays.

Campus Apartments

Nestled at the south end of campus, our on-campus apartments are perfect for living close to work.

Binhai Yuecheng

Teachers who choose to live in Nansha's downtown Jinzhou area often choose this modern development. Conveniences like the mall and metro station are only a few minutes' walk away.

Country Garden Tianxiwan

A quiet complex halfway between school and the Nansha's downtown area, Jinzhou, teachers choose to live here because of the convenience and the views.

Zhongda City

Teachers from our sister school have chosen the convenience of these hi-rises just steps from the Jinzhou metro station and block from the Wanda Mall.

Binhai Yucheng

Also next to the Jinzhou metro, Binhai Yucheng is the closest complex to Nansha's newest Starbucks.

Working at NCPA

Come Join Us

Current Openings

Fair Schedule

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