Design Teacher

Full Time | Shenzhen, China | Secondary Division
Start Date:  August 2025

About School:

Our school is an international school in Shenzhen, China, affiliated with an education group in Shenzhen. Established in 1997, it prioritizes staff well-being, offers IB programs, and integrates Chinese and international students in the same class. The school's mission emphasizes global-mindedness, technological innovation, cultural heritage, and moral awareness.

Our school, a CIS Member School, is authorized for IB PYP and MYP, with plans for the DP program. It has over 500 students in grades 1-10 (expanding to grade 11). The program is in English with additional courses in Chinese language, literature, and culture.

Our school aims to provide transformative education for all students, nurturing knowledgeable, caring, and principled young learners. The school is known for its role in Chinese-international cooperation and social development in Shenzhen, fostering globally connected leaders. If you share our school's core values, it offers a unique learning community for dedicated educators.

At our school, we uphold high standards for every member of our vibrant learning community. Our mission is to offer a transformative education to each child under our care. While the majority of our students share Chinese ethnicity, we are committed to nurturing knowledgeable, compassionate, and principled young learners from all walks of life, paving the way for their future success at prestigious universities worldwide. Our school takes great pride in setting the standard for Chinese-international collaboration, fostering enterprise, and advancing social development in the thriving city of Shenzhen. We invite you to become a part of our school family, where you can actively engage as a dedicated professional educator who embraces our core values of global awareness, boundless learning, pursuit of technological innovation, appreciation for cultural heritage, and strong moral grounding. Our unique learning community is the ideal platform for your teaching journey. Join us in building a brighter future together.

Curriculum:  Chinese National Curriculum, IB MYP, IB PYP, US Common Core, WIDA
Accreditation:   CIS,  International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)
School Type: 9-12 Boarding, K-12 Day
Students Enrollment: Approx. 500 in total

About Job:

● Teach students design across a wide range of STEAM topics, including programming, 3D modeling, robotics, and electrical engineering
● Stimulate and encourage students’ creativity by introducing them to fundamental design concepts
● Emphasise the importance of using a designer’s focused perspective to solve real- world problems while encouraging students to make interdisciplinary connections and apply design concepts across various contexts
● Collaborate with fellow teachers to enrich student learning by integrating design content with other subjects such as art and history
● Use lecture-based technology, audio-visual materials, class projects, and other engaging techniques to enhance the learning experience and promote student participation
● Inspire students to take ownership of their learning by engaging them in inquiry-based tasks and hands-on experimentation
● Create an optimistic and supportive classroom environment that encourages student development and well-being
● Apply differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of each student in the class
● Assign homework that supports and advances student learning while aligning with the school’s objectives
● Advance the school’s vision of academic excellence and holistic development for each student

About You:

  • ● A Bachelor's degree in a related subject
    ● A recognized teaching license
    ● At least two years of teaching experience in Design
    ● Both written and spoken English proficiency
    ● A suitable candidate should have exemplary Design skills
    ● Candidates should have a passion for the creative industries and a strong enthusiasm for related technologies
    ● Knowledge in teaching technology and design is preferred, along with experience in block-based coding, 3D software, robotics, and electrical engineering
    ● Exhibits resilience, works well under pressure, and utilizes time efficiently
    ● Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to adapt and relate well to new cultural settings
    ● Detail-oriented and committed to the role
    ● A commitment to following the school’s code of conduct

About Contract:

● Contract Period: 2 years
● Student Contact days: 185
● Approximate Dates for the School Year: Aug 1-Jun 20

About Package:

  • ● Salary Range: RMB 30K-45K/month before tax
    ● Benefit: Health Insurance, Moving Allowance,  Flights, Housing Allowance, Tuition for children.

 


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