Associate, Residential Program

Position: Associate, Residential Program

Location: Shenzhen, China 

Start Date: Mid-Jun, 2026 

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. 

THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM 

Our Residential Program is a cornerstone of the holistic Avenues experience for our community. Designed as a true "home away from home," the program fosters a safe, supportive, and vibrant living-learning community. We integrate wellbeing, personal growth, and academic support into the daily rhythm of residential life, ensuring students feel known, cared for, and empowered to thrive. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

The Residential Program, Associate is a hands-on, student-facing role essential to the daily operations and positive culture of our boarding community. Reporting to the Dean, Residential Program, you will be a primary point of contact and support for our boarding students, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement. 

• Support Daily Residential Operations: Assist in the smooth running of the dormitory, including student supervision, evening routines, weekend activities, winter/summer camps and adherence to safety and community standards. 
• Foster a Positive & Inclusive Community: Actively build strong, trusting relationships with boarding students. Plan with Dean, Residential Program and help execute engaging evening and weekend programs that promote connection, fun, and personal growth. 
• Uphold Safety & Wellbeing: Be a vigilant and caring presence, conducting room checks, managing student sign-in/out procedures, and following all health, safety, and safeguarding protocols. Provide initial response and support for student concerns, escalating to the Dean as needed. 
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing Team: Work closely with the Dean, Residential Program and the broader Student Wellbeing Team to ensure a consistent and supportive environment for all students. Communicate effectively about student progress and any arising needs. 
• Support Student Development: Guide students in developing independence, self-management, responsibility, and respectful communal living skills through daily interactions and mentorship. 
• Step in and back up the Dean, Residential Program in daily duties and supervision as needed. 
• Participate actively in team meetings, training, and ongoing professional learning related to residential life and student support. 
• Working hour: This role includes afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, with specific schedules set by the Dean, Residential Program. 

WHAT YOU BRING 

• Experience in a residential life, student affairs, youth mentoring, or educational support role. 
• Profound commitment to nurturing the wellbeing, safety, and holistic development of adolescents. 
• Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a close-knit team, and achieve goals together. 
• Enthusiastically seeks opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to an innovative and mission-driven living community. 
• Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace the dynamic nature of residential life with positivity and resilience. 
• Bachelor's degree; a degree or background in education, psychology, social work, or a related field is ideal. 
• Native Chinese 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/cn/careers. 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.