Interdisciplinary Project Teacher (Science), Secondary

Position: Interdisciplinary Project Teacher (Science), Secondary

Location: Shenzhen, China

Start Date: Aug,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 600 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 Middle Grades Program (Grades 6-9) and Upper Grades Program (Grades 10-12). Both Middle Grades and Upper Grades Program is adopting a unique, fully-project based approach to adolescent education. Students encounter engaging, interdisciplinary projects in 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

At Avenues, science classes are interdisciplinary. Science teachers work closely with each other and other English Project teachers 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. In grades 10-12, you will help establish a new model of high school education with project-based learning and specialized, disciplinary STEM electives courses by mentoring, guiding, and providing feedback as students create, build, and discuss solutions to real-world problems. As an Avenues science teacher, you will:

• Support the development of essential academic and STEM skills through interdisciplinary projects and readings 
• 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
• Collaborate intensively with colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs, particularly for ESL learners.
• 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

WHAT YOU BRING

• A strong science background and at least 3 years of teaching experience in middle or high school science
• Strong content knowledge in one or more STEM fields, biology or chemistry preferred, with a bachelor's or equivalent study; graduate degree in related field preferred
• Experience in designing, developing and guiding students through rigorous science-focused and interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences
• Intellectual curiosity and humility to reflect on and continually grow in creating a transformational experience for students
• Highly effective collaboration skills - eager to listen deeply, contribute in a multicultural 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 
• 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

TO APPLY

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 offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

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.