Homeroom Teacher (English), Kindergarten

Position: Lead Teacher, English, Kindergarten (Grades T-K, Ages 1.5-5)

Location: Shenzhen, China

Start Date: August 2027

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.

KINDERGARTEN

Our innovative early childhood program comprising Small World (1.5 - 2 year olds), nursery, pre-k and kindergarten is a laboratory of joy, discovery, and exploration — and exploration and unfolds entirely in two languages. The program is based on language immersion in English, interdisciplinary studies, learning through play and our unique global humanities program—and is brought to life by a team of passionate, experienced and highly-qualified educators. We emphasize: 

• Setting students up for a bilingual future with language immersion in English 
• The acquisition of skills through play, exploration and specialty classes 
• World-focused, interdisciplinary study in the unique Avenues Discovery Course 
• The fostering of social-emotional and self-help skills 

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
• 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/en/about/careers.html . 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 careers-sz@avenueschina.cn.   

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.