Dean of Students (Residential Life Program)

Position:  Dean of Students (Residential Life Program) 

Location: Shenzhen, China 

Start Date: August 2026 

ABOUT AVENUES SHENZHEN  

Avenues Shenzhen is a top-tier bilingual school that 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 

Avenues Shenzhen seeks a Dean of Students for our expanded Residential Life Program to join the Shenzhen campus for the school year 2026/2027. This role is responsible for ensuring that students under their care are effectively supported so that they can thrive at Avenues. They will work closely with other colleagues in our residential life program and be part of Student Wellbeing Team, as well as with Explorers team, operations team and the broader divisional teams. 

As a member of the Student Wellbeing Team, you will: 

• Provide a safe, stimulating, and supporting environments for all students to thrive and feel known and cared for on and off campus. 
• Provide mentorship and care to support students’ behavior, mental and SEL needs, be responsible for parent communications related to students 
• Design and coordinate after school programs for boarding students  
• Working with Explores team, provide dorm operational support for all camps for secondary students 
• Work with a great team, building strong relationships with the other members, as well as the teaching faculty. 
• Be an exemplary learner, always reflecting, growing, and seeking to improve. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

• Educational or professional background in education, student life, and/or residential life programs, after school programs in secondary or post-secondary programs. 
• More than two years of experience as a teacher, counselor, or residential life team member. 
• Conduct risk assessments and manage health and safety protocols for the boarding environment. 
• Prior experience supporting students in schools, specifically with one-on-one practice or small group interventions. 
• Prior experience design and coordinating meaningful after school programs of secondary students 
• Sense of deep personal responsibility and care to students. 
• Deep willingness to collaborate and learn. 
• Native Chinese speaker, and professionally proficient 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/en/about/careers.html. 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.