Position: Senior Manager of Extended Learning
Location: Shenzhen, China
Start Date: March/April, 2026
ABOUT AVENUES SHENZHEN
Avenues Shenzhen is a top-tier bilingual school that 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
The Senior Manager of Extended Learning is a key leader responsible for the strategic vision, operational excellence, and financial performance of our comprehensive beyond-the-classroom programs. This portfolio encompasses afterschool clubs, weekend academies, winter camps, and our flagship summer camp. Reporting directly to the Director of Student Wellbeing, you will oversee two experienced program staff and will be accountable for achieving ambitious enrollment and financial targets. The ideal candidate will leverage deep knowledge of the Shenzhen educational landscape to design and deliver exceptional, mission-aligned experiences that delight students and families, while seamlessly integrating with the culture and operations of a premium international school.
As a Senior Manager of Extended Learning at Avenues Shenzhen, you will:
Oversee Program Operational Excellence
- Collaborate with the manager to develop a forward-looking strategy for Extended Learning that enhances the overall Avenues student experience and aligns with the school’s mission.
- Ensure all programs—including afterschool, weekend, and camp offerings—operate with exceptional quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Proactively identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and continuous improvement, leading the design and implementation of new initiatives.
Drive Financial & Growth Through Effective Execution
- Support the manager in developing the annual budget of extended learnings, proactively monitor the financial performance and revenue growth targets.
- Use market and program data and insights to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to the manager for decision-making.
- Implement growth and financial strategies to drive for the targets, including developing compelling programs that meet enrollment targets, managing vendor contracts, procurement, and financial reporting with efficiency and accuracy.
Build Partnerships & Deliver an Outstanding Family Experience
- Build and maintain a strong network of high-quality educational vendors, instructors, and partners across Shenzhen.
- Work closely with division leaders, teachers and operations to ensure programs are seamless and well supported.
- Create a consistently positive experience for students and families, helping Extended Learning become a “must-have” part of the Avenues journey and a driver of word-of-mouth referrals.
- Serve as the visible leader and main point of contact for the Extended Learning community.
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
- Manage, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a team environment of open communication, professional growth, and shared success.
- Build and coordinate a larger team of seasonal instructors, coaches, and program staff.
*This role includes weekend work, with days off provided during the weekdays to ensure a balanced schedule.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Candidates should have most, if not all, of the following:
- Energized by Avenues' mission and the opportunity to create transformative learning experiences outside the traditional classroom.
- Extensive knowledge of the Shenzhen extracurricular education market, with a strong network of vendors and resources.
- More than 5 years of proven experience in program management, business development, and financial oversight, ideally within a premium international school or high-end educational service environment.
- Exceptional resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations to create new solutions.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders (students, parents, faculty, leadership).
- A strong operational mindset, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellence in every facet of program execution.
- Sense of deep personal responsibility for achieving team and organizational goals.
- Experience leading a team to accomplish ambitious results
- Chinese native speaker with professional fluency in English
WHAT WE OFFER
- Frequent feedback, ongoing coaching, and 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.
