Future Opportunities Beginning in the 2024 School Year with BASIS International School Shenzhen
Are you interested in joining an established, high-achieving, rapidly growing school network? Apply now for future opportunities with BASIS International School Shenzhen!
Our Mission
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BASIS International Schools’ mission is to provide our students with transformative early childhood and K -12 education. With the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum, through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, we will produce graduates who have broad intellectual capabilities, international perspectives, critical thinking proficiency, and creative problem-solving skills to be leaders in their future academic and professional lives.
The first BASIS International School opened in Shenzhen in 2015; it is recognized as the largest opening of an international school in the history of southern China. Since then we have continued to expand our network, with the addition of seven successful international and bilingual school openings across China. As we continue expanding our network into new cities, we are seeking talented and passionate educators like yourself to grow with us!
About BASIS International School Shenzhen
BASIS International School Shenzhen has enjoyed a number of academic, athletic, and artistic successes in its first six years. More than two dozen students have qualified for the World Scholars’ Cup Global Round, and several teams have advanced to its Yale University rounds. The AP pass rate surpasses the U.S. national average in more than ten subject areas. Student-produced plays and fine arts productions have sold out local theatres in the Shekou area. A growing speech and debate program has also allowed students to participate in regional Model United Nations Conferences and other competitions. The National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society have also encouraged community participation by raising money for charities and participating in community service activities.
The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2019, and graduates in the past four years have achieved acceptance to many top colleges and universities around the world, including the University of Chicago, Duke University, Cornell University, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, and Parsons the New School. Of the Class of 2021, 83% of graduates received offers from schools ranked in the Top 30 of the US News and World Report; 100% received offers from schools in the Top 50.
About Shenzhen
The campus is located in the expat-friendly Shekou neighborhood of Shenzhen, with numerous Western restaurants of all types of cuisine, shopping complexes, and even movie theaters with new releases in English. Shenzhen is often referred to as “China-lite” by Westerners because you will easily find many Western amenities. The location is also very convenient, with both Hong Kong and Guangzhou just a short ferry or train ride away.
Teaching with BASIS International Schools
Our teachers are the foundation upon which all BASIS International Schools are built. BASIS International Schools teachers are part of one of the most collaborative and professional teaching communities in international education. Our teachers are knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education. As part of our teaching community, BASIS International Schools teachers motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating their own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance.
Apply now to be considered for future opportunities with BASIS International School Shenzhen as they become available!
Work Experience
Ideal Candidates Have:
- A degree in your teaching subject – we call our teachers “Subject Expert Teachers,” because they are! Teachers will have taken at least 24 credit hours in the subject they teach; and a large number of our teachers hold Master’s and doctoral degrees. Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education or Development degrees are encouraged for many early years and primary positions.
- A minimum of two years lead in-class teaching experience –must be recent, full-time, permanent roles (not part-time or contract), and relevant in order to qualify for a working visa
- A passion for teaching
- An eagerness to collaborate with and elevate teaching colleagues – our teachers come from all over the world with a wide variety of curricular backgrounds and experiences and seek to grow together and learn from each other.
- High academic standards and a desire to make a difference in the academic level of international education
- An ability to engage young minds
Benefits
Benefits of BASIS International Schools in China
- Competitive salary that is dependent upon education and experience
- Global health coverage (including the U.S. for American citizens)
- Provided accommodation or a housing allowance
- Annual retirement benefit
- Travel to and from China, travel assistance, and moving allowance
- Free (delicious!) school meals
- Assistance in obtaining a visa
