ELL Teacher - Primary School - Guangzhou

BASIS International School Guangzhou is seeking qualified candidates for an English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher - Primary School in the 2025-26 school year!

Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our ELL Teacher position with BASIS International School Guangzhou.  

Why Choose BASIS International Schools?

Our dynamic, rapidly growing network of schools in China is 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, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In 2024, we proudly launched three new schools in Shenzhen, including our first Early Childhood Education campuses.

Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as 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.

About BASIS International School Guangzhou:

Set in the Science City suburb of Guangzhou, BASIS International School Guangzhou opened in 2017 as our second campus in China, and the first to offer a week-day boarding program. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2021 and has enjoyed many great successes both at home and abroad in arts and academics, including a 1st place finish in the global round of the National Economics Challenge. Facilities include spacious classrooms, sports fields for soccer, basketball, and track activities, indoor play area, library, theater, cafeteria, and boarding accommodations for students. The school location offers easy access to numerous restaurants, shopping complexes, and historic sites in the greater Guangzhou area. 

As an ELL teacher, you ensure students acquire the English language skills necessary for both academic success and social integration at our school. Your responsibilities encompass teaching ELL classes, coordinating school-wide literacy initiatives, providing support for fellow educators, and offering individual support to students in their language learning. 

You will also: 

• Design and teach classes to enhance students' English literacy, covering areas such as academic literacy and creative writing. 
• Foster meaningful relationships with each student to gain a deep understanding of their unique needs and deliver personalized support to facilitate their English language proficiency. 
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop effective methods of instruction, share resources, and exchange ideas to enhance the overall English language learning experience. 
• Identify and prioritize students who require the most language support, tailoring interventions to their specific needs. 
• Document interventions with student records and routinely monitor progress to ensure continuous improvement. 
• Collaborate with parents by providing feedback on their child's progress and hosting seminars on topics like guided reading and effective language learning practices that can be implemented at home. 
• 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