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English Language Arts Teacher - Middle School - Futian

BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen

Futian, China

Furnished housing is provided

Full airfare for employee and accompanying immediate family at beginning and end of assignment

Start August 2025

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Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: English, Literature, English Language Arts

Additional School Requirements:

Who We’re Looking For:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in your subject area (Elementary and Early Education degrees are also highly valued for Pre-K through Grade 5).
Experience: At least two years as the lead teacher in a classroom, a requirement for obtaining a working visa.
Collaboration: A team player eager to share and learn from colleagues worldwide.
High Standards: A commitment to maintaining and enhancing the rigor of international education.

Job Benefits:

What We Offer:

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.

Our HR and Operations teams will guide you every step of the way, from visa acquisition to settling into your new home. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition so you can focus on what you do best—teaching.

Become a Better Educator

At BASIS International Schools, we don’t just shape students' futures; we also invest in yours. Through ongoing professional development and coaching, we help you grow into a more effective educator and leader. Whether you aim to become a mentor or move into school administration, your time at BASIS can accelerate your career in ways you never imagined.

Job Description:

BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for an English Language Arts Teacher - Middle School 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 English Language Arts Teacher position with BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen.

Why Choose BASIS International Schools?

BASIS International Schools is a 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, Huizhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In 2024 we launched three new schools in Shenzhen—including our first Early Childhood Education exclusive campuses.

Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including 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 Bilingual School Shenzhen:

BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen opened in the fall of 2020, and became the first bilingual school in our network. Teachers and students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, track and field, soccer field, Apple computer lab, theater, science labs, and plentiful flexible space. In 2025 the school will celebrate its first graduating class of seniors.

This campus is a true reflection of the multi-national team of teachers who work together to build an environment where students and faculty thrive, and global perspectives are developed and cultivated.

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 English Language Arts teacher, you build upon this foundation of language and social science skills and knowledge, covering topics such as the writing process, grammar, reading comprehension, and literary and rhetorical devices. You also collaborate with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons incorporating other subjects such as drama or history.

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

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About the School:

Built in the fall of 2020, our second campus in Shenzhen will be in the Futian District, with classes for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th. School facilities will include top-notch classrooms, a soccer field and track, full gymnasium, library, Apple computer lab, and a theater.

Futian is Shenzhen's vibrant downtown financial district, and is also home to the city's largest library, concert hall, and museums. It has an efficient subway system, making it easy to navigate to the city's numerous restaurants and shopping complexes. The school's campus is also only a few subway stops away from the Hong Kong border.

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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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