English Language Arts Teacher - High School - Park Lane Harbour
- Middle School, High School
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor, College/University Faculty
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- English
A Bachelor’s degree and the ability to successfully pass a background clearance. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree, a major (24-30 credit hours) or advanced degree in the teaching subject fulfills the highly qualified requirement. In some cases, a Bachelor’s degree and documentation of passage of a state-authorized subject test in the teaching area may fulfill the highly qualified requirement. A minimum of two years of teaching experience as a lead teacher is required.
Preferred: Subject matter postgraduate work (Master’s or Ph.D.) is preferred. Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Must be open to new ideas in teaching.
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.
BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour is seeking qualified candidates for a High School English Teacher starting in the 2025 academic year!
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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 the Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK and Canada.
About BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour:
Nestled in the hills of a master-planned beach community in the municipality of Huizhou, BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour opened in 2018 and celebrated its first full graduating class in 2022. The serene campus boasts excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms, a soccer field and track, a gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, an expansive library, a black-box theater, and boarding facilities for students, alongside beautiful views. Teacher accommodations are located nearby, with easy access to the beach and outdoor activities. Park Lane Harbour is also a one-and-a-half-hour car ride from Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
BASIS International teachers are knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education. As part of a uniquely collaborative and professional teaching community, BASIS teachers motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating their skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance.
Ready to Go?
Apply now to become part of BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour, starting August 2025. Transform your career, inspire students, and be part of something extraordinary!
English Language Arts teachers build upon the elementary years’ foundation of language and social science skills and knowledge. Language Arts concepts covered include the writing process, grammar, reading comprehension, and literary and rhetorical devices. We encourage our teachers to bring their excitement and passion for their subject into the classroom to spark students’ natural curiosity and enhance their interest.
Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare subject-specific lessons in English Language Arts.
- Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment, and deliver exceptional results for all students.
- Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level.
- Collaborate with other BASIS International teachers to form a community of smart, talented, and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment.
- Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success.
- Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality in all students.
Overlooking the South China Sea's Xiaojing Bay, BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour is nestled in the hills of a master-planned beach community and offers numerous amenities and beautiful landscapes to explore. The campus opened in August 2018 to students in grades 5th-9th, and will expand each year until it offers courses through 12th grade. Park Lane Harbour is the second BASIS Curriculum School to offer boarding. The total boarding capacity is 800, with a total student capacity of 1,200.
The campus is in a peaceful location with top-notch facilities, including state of the art classrooms, a soccer field and track, gymnasium, basketball and tennis courts, indoor heated swimming pool, an expansive library, Apple computer lab, cafeteria, black-box theater, auditorium, and boarding facilities for students. The school offers teachers a separate, on-campus apartment complex with efficiencies and 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour is a short walk to the beach, numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and an IMAX movie theater. The area offers many outdoor activities, including beautiful bike and hiking trails, sailing, paddle-boarding, jet-skiing, and swimming. Park Lane Harbour also offers easy access to the cities of Huizhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.
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