Wellness and Movement (WAM) Teacher, Primary and Secondary

Position: Wellness and Movement (WAM) Teacher, Primary and Secondary 

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. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

Physical health, developing motor skills and movement are essential to healthy early childhood development. Wellness and Movement teachers work closely with class teachers and other specialists (like library and art teachers) to design interdisciplinary learning experiences. You will also:  

• Develop and teach an inquiry-based physical education curriculum that engages all students in both the Primary and Secondary divisions.
• Ensure that all students achieve key learning outcomes, targeting instruction to address individual needs 
• Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community 
• Collaborate intensively and daily with colleagues to continually improve student learning and school culture 
• Deeply connect with students and vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect  
• Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families 

WHAT YOU BRING 

• 2+ years of Physical Education teaching experience  
• Strong physical education content knowledge  
• Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children's wellbeing both physically and mentally  
• 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  
• Professional fluency in English  

WHAT WE OFFER  

• Frequent feedback, ongoing coaching and top-notch, job-embedded professional learning 
• 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 
• The chance to impact education by demonstrating what's possible 
• 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.