Music Teacher, ELC

Job Description

Employer:
Avenues Shenzhen


Location:
Job Location
China

Position: Music Teacher, Early Childhood (Grades N-K, ages 3-5)
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 600 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
In the Avenues music program, young children explore dynamics, melodic direction, pitch recognition, rhythm and scale. Students simultaneously develop social skills, coordinating fine motor and gross locomotor movement, while learning through the target language. The elements of music are internalized by each child into an organic, kinesthetic learning experience. Students listen appreciatively, learning to value music as part of their lives. As the music teacher, you will also:

● Develop and teach highly engaging, inquiry-based music curriculum that guides meaningful, rich learning
● Support all students’ maturation and development, targeting support to address individual needs
● Build a warm, supportive, respectful learning atmosphere
● Collaborate intensively and daily with colleagues to continually improve student learning and school culture
● Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families
● Participate actively in ongoing, intensive professional learning

WHAT YOU BRING
● 2+ years of music teaching experience with children ages 3-8
● Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
● Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educator
● Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning
● Professional fluency in English
● Bachelor’s degree; relevant graduate degree highly preferred

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

TO APPLY
Apply through the Careers section of 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.

Avenues Shenzhen

Job Location
China

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