Date posted:2024-09-11 | Writer: Avenues Shenzhen | Email: [email protected]
Avenues Shenzhen is a top-tier bilingual school which offers a truly global education. After launching in 2018 with a unique early childhood program, Avenues Shenzhen now serves about 600 students from 1.5 to 18 years of age with a cutting-edge educational program spanning the Primary and Secondary Divisions.
At Avenues Shenzhen, teaching and learning happen through language immersion in both English and Chinese as well as challenging interdisciplinary projects. Our campus community fosters a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration, with state-of-the-art technology throughout the campus. We are a community of talented and dedicated educators and colleagues who are passionate about learning and growth. There are unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development. There is no place quite like Avenues Shenzhen.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
Position: Lead Teacher, English, Kindergarten (Grades T-K, Ages 1.5-5)
Location: Shenzhen, China
Start Date: August 2025
KINDERGARTEN
Our innovative early childhood program comprising Small World (1.5 year olds), nursery, pre-k and kindergarten is a laboratory of joy, discovery, and exploration. Children learn primarily through play, and our role as educators is to help foster a love of learning that young children will carry with them as they move upwards through school. Collaboration is woven into everything we do. Teams of English and Chinese teachers share two classes of students, collaborating to nurture their students' social, emotional and academic growth. Teacher teams share responsibility for the curriculum and plan together daily. This intense collaboration is challenging as well as exciting: we're always evolving, learning from each other and seeking to improve.
ABOUT THE ROLE
? Develop and teach highly engaging, play-based curriculum that guides meaningful, rich learning
? Collaborate intensively and daily with colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs
? Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect
? Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community
? Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families
? Participate actively in ongoing, intensive professional learning
ABOUT YOU
? At least 3 years of teaching experience with children ages 2-7 and a proven track record of student learning
? TEFL/TESOL qualified
? Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children's wellbeing
? Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
? Dedication to learning, reflecting and developing the craft of teaching
? Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning
? Bachelor's degree; graduate degree in early childhood education or related field preferred
? Native-level proficiency in English*
*Due to Chinese government regulations, English teaching positions in China may only be held by citizens of the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or other native English-speaking countries.
WHAT WE OFFER
? Frequent feedback, ongoing coaching and top-notch, job-embedded professional learning
? The chance to impact education by demonstrating what's possible
? Competitive rewards package, wellness resources, relocation support (as needed), and other benefits to best support you and keep you healthy and happy
? A beautiful, uplifting, student-centric school environment
? A thriving community with a healthy and inclusive culture where every individual is valued and respected
TO APPLY
Apply through the Careers section at https://www.avenueschina.cn/cn/careers. Be sure to include a letter of application, in English, in which you thoughtfully explain why you believe that this role at Avenues Shenzhen would be an excellent match for your experience, skills and passions. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].