Chinese Teacher, Grades 6-9

August 14, 2024

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Bachelors

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Tanglangshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

 

Location: Shenzhen, China
Start Date: ASAP
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.
 
 
SECONDARY DIVISION
Our Secondary Division includes Junior Secondary Program (Grades 6-9) and Upper Grades Program (Grades 9-12). The Junior Secondary Program is a unique, fully-project based approach to adolescent education. Students encounter engaging, interdisciplinary projects in both Chinese studies and English that challenge them to develop core thinking skills like empathy, planning, reasoning creativity and meta-cognition, all while developing a strong academic foundation that prepares them for further study. Teachers work in tight teams to design and iterate projects that make authentic connections between school and the real world. Student well-being is a key focus that unites our school community.
 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE 
At Avenues, our students will develop Chinese language skills that will allow them to live flourishing professional and personal lives in China. Classes are discussion-based, promoting inquiry, exploration, and presentation. We expect students to write well and frequently, and engage in independent project work. You will also:

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

 
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 5 years of experience teaching Chinese literature and literacy as a first language with a strong track record of student learning and growth
A strong ability to develop middle grades students into passionate, curious and skillful readers and writers
Experience with curriculum development and innovative pedagogy
Deep knowledge of, and an infectious passion for, literature and the tools of literary analysis
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 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-level Chinese speaker with professional fluency in English

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