BASIS International School Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou.
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 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.
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
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.
Benefits
Accommodation
Furnished housing is provided by the school. A housing allowance in lieu of provided housing is also
available as an alternate option
Flights/Transport
Annual allowance for employee expenses for home return trip or vacation travel during school breaks.
Moving Allowance
Allowance for moving expenses related to relocation to the employee’s BASIS International School
city and back to the employee’s home country at the end of employment in China.
Dependent Opportunities
Tuition waivers for up to two employee children.
Medical
An international healthcare plan for employees and accompanying spouse and up to two
accompanying school-aged children.
Retirement
All employees are eligible for an annual 10% retirement benefit paid at the end of each
school year.
Bonus
Employees are eligible for a Fulfillment Bonus upon successful completion of the full
employment term in China.
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