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Associate Teacher, Chinese, Primary (One Year Contract)
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Date posted
March 25, 2025
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Deadline
March 25, 2025
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Study location
Shenzhen
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Tuitions
Competitive
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
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Experience
2+ years
Description
Position: Associate Teacher, Chinese, Primary Division (Grades 1-5, Ages 6-11) (One Year Contract)
Location: Shenzhen, China
Start Date: August,2025
ABOUT AVENUES SHENZHEN
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 500 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.
PRIMARY DIVISION
Our Primary Division integrates the rich academic content of China’s compulsory education With Avenues innovative global curriculum, yielding a world-class educational experience that is at once global in scale and local in focus. Students are immersed in both English and Mandarin and encounter an interdisciplinary approach to the humanities, arts and Sciences. Significant focus is put on the development of students thinking skills and character all while building a strong foundation of literacy and numeracy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Support lead teachers to develop and teach engaging, creative curriculum and lessons, aligned with Avenues expectations and approach
- 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
- Actively utilize practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and amongst colleagues
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
ABOUT YOU
- At least 1 year of teaching experience in grades 1-5 with a proven track record of student learning
- 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 education or related field is ideal
- Native Chinese speaker with professional fluency in English
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND SAFEGUARDING
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply.
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.
Overview
At Avenues Shenzhen, we offer a transformative toddler through grade 12 international education designed to cultivate confident, capable, and globally minded leaders. As a future-focused bilingual school, we empower students to discover their unique strengths, pursue their passions, and make a meaningful impact on the world.
Rooted in Local Culture, Global in Perspective
Nestled at the foot of Tanglang Mountain in Xili Lake International Science and Education City, our campus is a hub of innovation and learning. Guided by a world-class faculty from Avenues New York and Avenues Silicon Valley, we foster an inspiring community where students are encouraged to "build a life that transcends the ordinary."
A Curriculum for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Our globally recognized curriculum seamlessly blends Avenues’ innovative framework with China’s nine-year compulsory education system, emphasizing discovery, innovation, and foresight. From early childhood, students thrive in an immersive bilingual environment, becoming fluent in English and Mandarin while developing the skills to excel in an ever-changing world.
Leaders in Education
Under the guidance of experienced educators and administrators from top institutions worldwide, Avenues Shenzhen prepares students for success at prestigious universities such as Harvard, Stanford, NYU, and the University of Chicago. Our graduates emerge as confident, responsible, and forward-thinking individuals, ready to tackle the complexities of tomorrow.
Recognized Excellence
- Accredited by NEASC & WASC
- Apple Distinguished School for innovation in education
- World-class facilities, including state-of-the-art athletic, arts, and learning spaces
At Avenues Shenzhen, we don’t just educate—we inspire the next generation of leaders.
Join us in shaping the future.
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