Speech & Debate Teacher – Middle and High School – Futian – Shenzhen, China
Job Description
Employer: BASIS International Schools
Contract Length: 3 years
Number of Vacancies: 1
Student Level:
- Middle School, High School
Eligible Candidates:
- University Graduate, College/University Faculty
School Requirements:
- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
- Major: English or other related subject matter
Additional School Requirements:
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in your teaching subject. Many of our teachers hold multiple advanced degrees in their field. For Elementary and Early Education positions, a degree in this or related field is acceptable and/or encouraged.
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience as the lead teacher of record in a classroom. This is a requirement for you to obtain a working visa.
- An eagerness and willingness to collaborate with and elevate teaching colleagues. Our teachers come from all over the world and bring a wide variety of curricular backgrounds and experiences. We seek to utilize this diversity to grow and learn from each other.
- High academic standards and a desire to make a difference in the rigor of international education.
Job Benefits: At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our teachers. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff:
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience.
- Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens.
- Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance.
- Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary.
- Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance.
- Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit, and residence permit arrangements.
- Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning—enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus.
- Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition.
- Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary—allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network.
Our HR and Operations teams will guide you every step of the way, from visa acquisition to settling into your new home. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition so you can focus on what you do best—teaching. Become a Better Educator:At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we don’t just shape students’ futures, we also invest in yours. Through ongoing professional development and coaching, we help you grow into a more effective educator and leader. Whether you aim to become a mentor or move into school administration, your time at BASIS can accelerate your career in nearly any direction you choose to go.
Job Description: BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for a Speech & Debate Teacher opportunity beginning in the August 2025 academic year.Are you an experienced and passionate educator looking to elevate your career within a world-renowned school network? We have great opportunities at BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen! Why Choose BASIS International Schools?BASIS International Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Since our first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools has expanded across China, with campuses in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In 2024 we launched three new schools in Shenzhen—including our first Early Childhood Education exclusive campuses.Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into the Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK and Canada. About BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen:BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen opened in the fall of 2020 and became the first bilingual school in our network. Teachers and students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, track and field, soccer field, Apple computer lab, theater, science labs, and plentiful flexible space. In 2025 the school will celebrate its first graduating class of seniors.This campus is a true reflection of the multi-national team of teachers who work together to build an environment where students and faculty thrive, and global perspectives are developed and cultivated. Teaching Speech & Debate at BASIS:Speech & Debate teachers plan and implement a Speech & Debate curriculum to prepare students in grades 7 – 12 to reach their maximum potential in public speaking and competitive forensics, by the educational philosophy of BASIS International Schools.BASIS International teachers are knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education. As part of a uniquely collaborative and professional teaching community, BASIS International teachers motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating their skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance. Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare subject-specific lessons in Speech & Debate for middle and high school-aged students.
- Manage a competitive Speech & Debate Program:
- Prepare students across three genres (debate, limited preparation, and public speaking) for competitive success in forensic tournaments at the regional and international levels.
- Manage registration, payment, and billing of all tournaments.
- Traditional tournament environment–work with administration to book flights, hotels, transportation, etc.
- Online tournament environment–work with administration to organize resources and filming/streaming of competition.
- Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment and deliver exceptional results for all students.
- Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level.
- Collaborate with other BASIS International teachers to form a community of smart, talented, and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional academic environment.
- Tutor students in content-specific knowledge (math, sciences, fine arts, history, engineering, and more) and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success.
- Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality in all students.
Ready to Apply?Submit your application today to be considered for the team at BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen, to begin in August 2025. Transform your career, inspire students, and be part of something extraordinary!
BASIS International Schools
Shenzhen, China
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