Featured Job

Biology Teacher

Shenzhen Vanke Meisha Academy

Shenzhen, China

US 4500 - 5500 a month

Housing allowance

Flight allowance

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Biology, Chemistry or science related
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Ability and experience in teaching A-level Biology
Has BS degree in Biology or Science Education
Teach in professional English

Job Benefits:

Multiple on-campus, domestic, and international Professional Development opportunities
Competitive compensation
Holiday allowance and birthday benefit
Relocation allowance
Flight allowance
A pension plan
Global health insurance and Social Insurance
Housing allowance
Free tuition for VMA staff’s child entering VMA
Paid public holidays, winter and summer holidays, Christmas holidays
Outings and various activities
Mandarin classes
Two 0.5-day paid personal leave per month and 15-day paid sick leave per academic year
Marriage leave, bereavement leave, and maternity leave by Chinese laws

Join us in creating a community of learners!

Job Description:

We are looking for a teacher who can teach A-level Biology.

A successful applicant should:

Be passionate about education and practice a holistic way of education beyond the classroom.
Possess a degree/qualification in the applied-for teaching discipline.
Be able to teach the discipline-specific course at teaching A-level Biology; teaching experience preferred.
Be able to use technology to track student progress and analyze the data for students' performance.
Have strong administrative and organization skills.
Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills. Be willing to share opinions and communicate with the teams.
Possess the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and parents, as well as those from different cultures.
Have an open-minded attitude.
Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the teaching faculty.
Experience working in a multicultural/international school setting is a plus.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Introduction to Vanke Meisha Academy:

Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA) is a private, international, bilingual boarding high school that contributes to the betterment of society by cultivating respectful, responsible, highly skilled leaders ready to be of service to the world. Excellent teachers and a proactive counseling program deliver an innovative curriculum, emphasize academic achievement, impart healthy habits, and inspire student engagement and both interpersonal and emotional growth. Committed to maximizing every community member's potential, we support over 70 student-run organizations and generously fund faculty professional growth. We are proud to announce that, as a result of our efforts, we were fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)!

Our 653,000-square-foot state-of-the-art campus is in the clean and beautiful beach resort district of Shenzhen, China. The campus offers clean air and an impeccable natural environment in addition to gym facilities and beach access. Furthermore, we are less than 30 minutes away from the bustling global metropolis of Hong Kong, and approximately 20 minutes away from the Shenzhen city center.

About the Curriculum:

VMA offers three major curriculum programs: Sino-US Integrated Curriculum (US Track), Sino-UK Integrated Curriculum (UK Track), and VMAA Curriculum (VMAA, namely Vanke Meisha Arts Academy). Students in the three programs can apply to universities all over the world for further study, not just in one country or region.

About Shenzhen:

Shenzhen, known as "China's Silicon Valley," is a large, young, and vibrant city with a burgeoning technology industry that promises continued economic growth. Despite its relative youth, the city is a bustling global metropolis with its stock exchange, highly developed and accessible public transportation, a growing population of accomplished, sophisticated, and motivated ex-pats, and access to all Western amenities including food and nightlife. Furthermore, Shenzhen is located only 30 minutes away from the global financial and cultural metropolis of Hong Kong, one of the most developed cities in the world. Together, the Shenzhen and Hong Kong international airports offer you easy access to all of Asia. VMA is located in Dameisha, the beach resort section of Shenzhen, which promises clean air, low traffic congestion, and a fantastic living experience.

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.