AP History and Economics Teacher - Shenzhen

BASIS International School Shenzhen seeking qualified candidates for an AP History and Economics Teacher for 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 AP History and Economics Teacher position with BASIS International Schools Shenzhen.   

Why Choose BASIS International Schools? 

Join a dynamic, 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, 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 Shenzhen:

BASIS International School Shenzhen opened in 2015 and was the very first school in our network. Originally located in a renovated previous structure, in 2023 the school moved into its beautiful new campus, with the ability to accommodate over 1,600 students in Grades Pre-K – 12 and state-of-the-art facilities for performing and visual arts, athletics, and sciences, in addition to stunning outdoor spaces and gardens. The campus location gives easy access to all of the best of Shenzhen, including all types of cuisine, shopping, and a short ferry or train ride to both Hong Kong and Guangzhou. 

At BASIS, we believe students can achieve authentic learning through robust challenges. From middle school onwards, our students engage in advanced coursework, setting high expectations while establishing a solid foundation in core subjects, revisiting and reinforcing concepts in greater depth each year to prepare for entry into honors and Advanced Placement levels starting in ninth grade. 

At BASIS, we believe students can achieve authentic learning through robust challenges. From middle school onwards, our students engage in advanced coursework, setting high expectations while establishing a solid foundation in core subjects, revisiting and reinforcing concepts in greater depth each year to prepare for entry into honors and Advanced Placement levels starting in ninth grade. As an AP History teacher, you build upon this strong foundation, deepening students' understanding of the subject while preparing them for success in AP testing. 

As an Economics teacher, you build upon this strong foundation, teaching topics focused on the importance of economics as a tool for making sense of the world, not only for monetary transactions but also in other subjects such as biology, politics, and more. You also collaborate with fellow teachers to bring other subjects into your class and enhance students' cross-subject understanding. 

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