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Math & Science Teacher - Primary School - Nanjing
BASIS International School Nanjing
Nanjing, China
Furnished housing is provided
Full airfare for employee and accompanying immediate family at beginning and end of assignment
Start August 2025
3 years
1
- Elementary
- University Graduate
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Math, Mathematics, Science, Elementary Education
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.
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.
BASIS International School Nanjing is seeking qualified candidates for a Math & Science 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 Math & Science Teacher position with BASIS International School Nanjing.
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 Nanjing:
Opened in 2019, BASIS International School 2019 serves students in Grades Pre-K – 12, and celebrated its first graduating class in 2023. The school is located in Nanjing’s Xialin University Town in the Qixia District—home to Qixia Mountain, numerous historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River. With Asian and Western restaurants near the school, walkable streets and parks, this campus is the perfect blend of modern living with historical significance.
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 Math & Science Subject Expert Teacher, you stimulate and encourage students' natural curiosity while teaching foundational math and science concepts. You teach fundamental concepts, incorporating practical uses for math and science, such as making change or how we all use the scientific method in our daily life.
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
Opening in the fall of 2019, our new BASIS International School in Nanjing will offer Pre-Kindergarten through 9th grades, and will expand each year until it reaches a capacity of 1,200 students in grades Pre-K through 12th. The schools facilities will include top of the line classrooms, gymnasium, 200 meter track and field, heated indoor swimming pool, professional black box theater, Apple computer lab, and a multipurpose activity center.
Nanjing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitols of China. The school's campus will be located in Nanjing's Qixia--home to Qixia Mountain, many historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River.
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.
Beijing, China
Standard Mandarin
1,387,720,133
Renminbi (yuan) (¥)
Buddhism, Taoism
Varied: wet/dry seasons
Land area - 3.7 million sq. miles (9.6 million sq. km)
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