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Project Teacher, Secondary (Science)
🏫 Avenues The World School Shenzhen
📍Shenzhen, China
💰 Competitive Salary
Job Description:
Position: Project Teacher, Secondary (Science)
Location: Shenzhen, China
Start Date: August 2025
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, Science classes are interdisciplinary. Science teachers work closely with teachers of visual art, English, and the World Course to design interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. Avenues science teachers ensure that students act as scientists every day: asking questions, conducting investigations in our brand-new labs, and using science to learn about and engage with the world around them. In grades 6-9, we teach a rigorous, project-based curriculum that integrates fundamental concepts and skills from the physical, life, and earth sciences along with introductory robotics and engineering. As an Avenues science teacher, you will:
● Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes in physical and life sciences, targeting instruction thoughtfully to address diverse individual needs
●Design, implement, and refine project-based learning experiences that give students access to curricular content and skills through authentic, purpose-driven, real-world projects
●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
●Find ways to improve your practice every day by collaborating with your colleagues
ABOUT YOU
● A strong science background and at least 3 years of teaching experience in middle or high school science
● Content knowledge in general physical, life, and earth sciences concepts, as well as one or more specialized topics (e.g. astronomy, environmental science, engineering, robotics, computer science, etc.)
● Experience in designing, developing and guiding students through rigorous science-focused and interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences
● 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
● Professional fluency in English; Mandarin Chinese is a plus
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
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.
Application
More Information:
Qualification: Bachelors
Grade Level: High
Discipline: Science & Engineering
Address: Tanglangshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Website: http://www.avenues.org/sz/