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Humanities Teacher - Primary School - Hangzhou

BASIS International School Hangzhou

Hangzhou, China

Furnished housing is provided

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

Start August 2025

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Studies, History, Elementary Education

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 International School Hangzhou is seeking qualified candidates for a Humanities Teacher - Primary 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 Humanities Teacher position with BASIS International School Hangzhou.

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 Hangzhou:

BASIS International School Hangzhou opened in 2018, and was the first BASIS International School in China outside of Guangdong province. The school welcomes students in Grades Pre-K – 12 and celebrated its first graduates in 2022. Our faculty team is made up of teachers and administrators from around the world, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to our community. We embrace a growth mindset, enhanced by our campus location in Qiangjiang New Town District where modern city development and areas of natural beauty and historical significance meet. Nearby high-speed trains make traveling to other cities, such as Shanghai, easy and convenient.

Our Primary School teachers adopt a collaborative, co-teaching approach to enhance student engagement and learning opportunities. The Subject Expert Teacher (SET) assumes the lead in delivering engaging, subject-specific learning experiences, while the Learning Enhancement Teacher (LET) ensures individual student understanding. Together, you cultivate a joyful and rigorous learning culture that celebrates hard work and where intellectual pursuit leads to exceptional student outcomes.

As a Humanities Subject Expert Teacher, you establish a strong foundation of language and social science skills and knowledge. This includes Language Arts topics including beginnings of reading and writing, reading comprehension, writing process, and much more. Humanities topics include world history, American history, and beginnings of geographic awareness. You also collaborate with fellow teachers to tie in lessons with what students are learning in other subjects, such as music and art.

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

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

A part of the six BASIS International Schools in China, the Hangzhou campus opened in 2018 with over 350 students in grades Kindergarten through 9th, and will expand each year until courses are offered through 12th grade. The campus is purpose-built, and is capable of housing 1,000 students. It is divided into two buildings--one for the early years and the other for grades 2nd-12th. The facilities include a gymnasium, computer lab, cafeteria, outdoor track and field, and a black box theater that is able to open into an outdoor amphitheater.

Hangzhou is regarded by many as China's most beautiful city. It boasts an incredibly history, lake, river, and also enjoys four seasons. The school is located in a revitalized area of downtown Hangzhou--juxtaposed between modern city development and beautiful areas of natural scenery and historical significance. Newly built teacher accommodations are close to the school and convenient to shopping. A high-speed train also offers service to Shanghai in an hour.

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