Speech & Debate Teacher - Middle and High School - Guangzhou

BASIS International School Guangzhou is seeking qualified candidates for a Speech & Debate Teacher opportunity 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 Speech & Debate Teacher position with BASIS International School Guangzhou.   

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 International School Guangzhou:

Set in the Science City suburb of Guangzhou, BASIS International School Guangzhou opened in 2017 as our second campus in China, and the first to offer a week-day boarding program. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2021 and has enjoyed many great successes both at home and abroad in arts and academics, including a 1st place finish in the global round of the National Economics Challenge. Facilities include spacious classrooms, sports fields for soccer, basketball, and track activities, indoor play area, library, theater, cafeteria, and boarding accommodations for students. The school location offers easy access to numerous restaurants, shopping complexes, and historic sites in the greater Guangzhou area. 

At BASIS, the network-wide Speech and Debate program fosters intellectual growth, enhanced public speaking abilities, and critical thinking in our students. As a Speech & Debate teacher, you plan and implement a competitive program, guiding students in Grades 7 to 12 to reach their maximum potential in public speaking and competitive forensics. You prepare students across three genres—debate, limited preparation, and public speaking—for success in both regional and international tournaments. 

In this role, you will also: 

• Oversee tournament registration and logistics, including coordinating with administration about travel arrangements for traditional tournament environments and organizing resources and filming/streaming for online tournaments. 
• Deliver subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, consistently achieving exceptional outcomes for every student. 
• Foster meaningful relationships with each student to ensure a personalized and successful learning trajectory 
• Guide students in their pursuit of 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