Position: Teaching Intern
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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
We are looking for a warm, patient, and collaborative Teaching Intern to join the Avenues Shenzhen team!
In our vibrant school community, you will work alongside homeroom and subject teachers, gaining hands-on experience in classroom teaching, individualized student support, and the daily routines of an international school.
This is more than just a classroom support role. It is an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into how an international school teaches, develop practical instructional and student-support skills, and grow alongside our students, teachers, and colleagues. We are looking for someone who brings a positive, can-do attitude, takes initiative, adapts readily to changing needs, and enjoys working with young people.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Individual Student Support: Provide one-on-one tutoring and targeted academic support to students when needs arise, including reinforcing concepts introduced in class, helping students who need extra practice, and building their confidence and independence as learners.
- Study Hall Supervision: Work with homeroom and subject teachers to supervise independent study periods and study halls, maintaining a quiet, focused, and safe environment and helping students stay on task.
- Classroom Support: Assist teachers with lesson preparation, in-class activities, and classroom routines, and support students during group work and project-based learning.
- Substitute Teaching: Cover classes as needed under the guidance of the Curriculum Supervisor, following the assigned teacher's plans and maintaining continuity of instruction for students.
- General Support: Provide flexible instructional and student-support assistance based on the needs of the division, teachers, and school management team.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Currently enrolled in a university or college, preferably majoring in Education, English, Chinese, or a related field
- Comfortable working in both English and Chinese, with clear spoken and written communication skills
- A genuine interest in teaching and student development, with the patience and warmth to build trust with students
- Attention to detail and well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple classroom tasks and complete assignments in a timely manner
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Proactive, action-oriented, responsible, and a strong team player
- A strong learning mindset, with openness to feedback and coaching
- Available to work five days a week.
- Ideally available for the internship through July 2027, with a minimum commitment until March 2027.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Daily salary of 180RMB
- Comfortable, well-maintained accommodation provided throughout the internship
- Three complimentary, healthy meals provided daily on campus
- Opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive international school environment alongside colleagues from different cultural backgrounds
- Hands-on experience in classroom teaching, individualized student support, and study hall supervision
- Opportunities to develop skills in instruction, student engagement, classroom management, and cross-functional collaboration
