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Chinese History Teacher

Shenzhen Vanke Meisha Academy

Shenzhen, China

Start date: August 2025

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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: History
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Job Benefits:

To be discussed after the interview.

Job Description:

This position requires bilingual ability: Chinese & English

Subjects to teach: Chinese History and Research for High School students

Reporting to: The Social Science Department Chair.

Specific duties include:

Work to develop a rigorous and aligned Chinese History curriculum focused on skills of development and processes, sourcing and situation, claims and evidence, contextualization, making connections, and argumentation.
Revise, in collaboration with others, the syllabus for Chinese History courses
Implement student-centered lesson plans aligned with daily learning objectives and AP standards to engage students in the learning process actively
Integrate English language acquisition into daily lessons Integrate rigorous and targeted formative and summative assessment as well as daily checks for understanding
Continuously monitor and evaluate student performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop action steps to enhance student learning outcomes
Provide differentiated and scaffolded lessons that meet the learning needs of all students
Provide specific, actionable feedback promptly in response to student work
Creation and revision of all internal assessments in conjunction with teacher cohort
Serve as a resource for colleagues in all departments who seek guidance about best research practices;
Active participation in regular meetings of fellow history teachers to ensure consistent and complete execution of the curriculum as well as consistency in grading practices.
Actively participate in departmental meetings, professional development workshops, and school activities
Engage in ongoing professional growth and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AP History Education
Work in close collaboration with the Social Science Department Chair to ensure alignment with non-history courses
Teaching and ensuring that high standards of academic integrity are maintained

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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.

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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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