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Drama Teacher - Primary School - Guangming

BASIS Bilingual School Guangming

Guangming, China

Furnished housing is provided

Full airfare for employee and accompanying immediate family at beginning and end of assignment

Start August 2025

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Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Drama, Theatre, Elementary Education

Additional School Requirements:

Who We’re Looking For:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in your subject area (Elementary and Early Education degrees are also highly valued for Pre-K through Grade 5).
Experience: At least two years as the lead teacher in a classroom, a requirement for obtaining a working visa.
Collaboration: A team player eager to share and learn from colleagues worldwide.
High Standards: A commitment to maintaining and enhancing the rigor of international education.

Job Benefits:

What We Offer:

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 your aim is 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 Guangming Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for a Primary Drama 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 Guangming 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 Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK and Canada.

Discover BASIS Bilingual School Guangming Shenzhen

BASIS Bilingual School Guangming Shenzhen, our fourth bilingual campus, opened its doors in Fall 2024 in the vibrant Guangming District of Shenzhen, China. This district offers a unique blend of cultural diversity and modernity, making it an ideal place for educators who want to make a meaningful impact. With state-of-the-art facilities, a supportive community, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture of China, teaching at Guangming is more than just a job—it’s a transformative experience.

As a Drama teacher, you build upon a strong foundation of theater skills, diving deeper into theater vocabulary, history, technology, stage design, and movement. You guide students in storytelling—both with and without words—and performing for an audience. You emphasize theater as a form of self-expression and a tool that shapes our communities and society. You also collaborate with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons. Throughout the academic year, you organize and engage in numerous events to showcase your students’ work.

You will also:

Foster meaningful relationships with each student to ensure a personalized and successful learning trajectory
Guide students in pursuing academic achievement, personal responsibility, and intellect
Pursue continuous professional growth by participating in ongoing professional development, collaborating with colleagues, and staying informed on the latest educational techniques and best practices in your field
Contribute to a positive and collaborative school community

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About the School:

BASIS Bilingual School Guangming will open in September 2024. Faculty and students will enjoy state of the art facilities, including spacious classrooms, gymnasiums, multiple performance spaces, science labs, a swimming pool, student dorms, and much more. The school will open with Grades Pre-K â 9 to begin, and will grow to become a Pre-K â Grade 12 school.

Guangming District is working toward building a "Science City" in Shenzhen in an effort to promote science and technology advancements and discoveries. Nestled in the forest reserve, Guangming provides the ease of urban living and transportation while offering opportunities to explore the more natural elements in its surroundings.

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About China:

One of the world's most powerful nations, China's cultural contributions have influenced history and human development for thousands of years. Teach Away offers ESL teaching jobs in reputable language schools as well as licensed teaching jobs across China.

Capital: Beijing, China

Language: Standard Mandarin

Population: 1,387,720,133

Currency: Renminbi (yuan) (¥)

Major Religion(s): Buddhism, Taoism

Climate: Varied: wet/dry seasons

Size: Land area - 3.7 million sq. miles (9.6 million sq. km)

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