Homeroom Teacher (Chinese), Primary

Job Description

Employer:
Avenues Shenzhen


Location:
Job Location
China

Position: Homeroom Teacher, Chinese, Primary Division (Grades 1-5, Ages 6-11)

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.

PRIMARY DIVISION

Our Primary Division integrates the rich academic content of China’s compulsory education With Avenues innovative global curriculum, yielding a world-class educational experience that is at once global in scale and local in focus. Students are immersed in both English and Mandarin and encounter an interdisciplinary approach to the humanities, arts and Sciences. Significant focus is put on the development of students thinking skills and character all while building a strong foundation of literacy and numeracy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Design innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem-solving skills and develops social responsibility
Collaborate intensively and daily with colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs
Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect
Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community
Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families
Participate actively in ongoing, intensive professional learning
Actively utilize practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and amongst colleagues

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

ABOUT YOU

At least 3 years of teaching experience in grades 3-7 with a proven track record of student learning
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, reflecting 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 Chinese speaker with professional fluency in English

TO APPLY

Apply through the Careers section at 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 [email protected].

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.

Avenues Shenzhen

Job Location
China

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