Chinese Language Teacher, Secondary

Position: Chinese Language Teacher, Secondary Division (Grades 6-9)     

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 Middle Grades Program (Grades 6-9) and Upper Grades Program (Grades 10-12). The Middle Grades 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. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

At Avenues, our students will develop Chinese language skills that will allow them to live flourishing professional and personal lives in China. Classes are discussion-based, promoting inquiry, exploration, and presentation. We expect students to write well and frequently and engage in independent project work.  

Chinese language classes are meant to teach students of varying ages and proficiency levels. You will also: 

• Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes, targeting instruction to address individual needs 
• Successfully support students' remedial linguistic needs in all grade levels, through a variety of different well-planned and evidence-based strategies 
• Build a learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community 
• Collaborate intensively with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and continually deepen student learning 
• Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families 

WHAT YOU BRING  

Chinese language teachers at Avenues bring all or most of the following: 

• Experience teaching Chinese language to speakers of other languages and/or native Chinese speakers (3+ years)  
• A deep understanding of language development and all the nuances involved to be able to target specific support to different students, at different levels 
• A strong ability to develop students into passionate, curious and skillful readers and writers, by engaging them in interesting, meaningful and challenging work 
• Experience teaching Chinese as an additional language or Chinese literacy with clear evidence of student learning and growth 
• 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 
• Native-level Chinese speaker with professional fluency in English 

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 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.