Position: Math Teacher, Secondary
Location: Shenzhen, China
Start Date: August 2025
ABOUT AVENUES SHENZHEN
Avenues Shenzhen is a top-tier bilingual school which offers a truly global education. After launching in 2018 with a unique early childhood program, Avenues Shenzhen now serves about 500 students from 1.5 to 18 years of age with a cutting-edge educational program spanning the Primary and Secondary Divisions.
At Avenues Shenzhen, teaching and learning happen through language immersion in both English and Chinese as well as challenging interdisciplinary projects. Our campus community fosters a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration, with state-of-the-art technology throughout the campus. We are a community of talented and dedicated educators and colleagues who are passionate about learning and growth. There are unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development. There is no place quite like Avenues Shenzhen.
Secondary Division
The Middle and Upper Grades are where our ambitious goals for Avenues graduates, defined in our mission statement, are most comprehensively realized. While in grades 6-12, we prepare students for a globally connected, innovation-driven, and largely unknown future. Our students will be: accomplished in all the academic skills you would expect, at ease beyond their borders, and confident because they excel in a particular passion.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Math teachers at Avenues Shenzhen ensure that students act as mathematicians every day. In grades 6 and 7, we foster a love for mathematics through inquiry-based activities and projects as well as skill-based problem sets. In grades 8 and 9, Avenues embraces a problem-based mathematics pedagogy and curriculum. Math is learned through student-centered discussion in which students share ideas, present solutions, reflect on mistakes, and master mathematical concepts through working out problems together. Teachers facilitate discourse in class to guide and inspire students to develop deeper understanding of mathematics, while at the same time empowering them to be their own mathematical voice. As an Avenues math teacher, you will:
● Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes and target instruction thoughtfully to address diverse individual needs
● Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect
● Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community
● Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families
● Find ways to to improve your practice every day by collaborating with your colleagues
ABOUT YOU
● At least 3 years of math teaching experience and a track record of student learning
● Strong content knowledge, with a bachelor’s or equivalent study in mathematics; graduate degree in related field preferred
● Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children’s wellbeing
● Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
● Dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching
● Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning
WHAT WE OFFER
● Frequent feedback, ongoing coaching and top-notch, job-embedded professional learning
● The chance to impact education by demonstrating what’s possible
● Competitive rewards package, wellness resources, relocation support (as needed), and other benefits to best support you and keep you healthy and happy
● A beautiful, uplifting, student-centric school environment
● A thriving community with a healthy and inclusive culture where every individual is valued and respected
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND SAFEGUARDING
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
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