Primary Maths & Science Teacher - Shenzhen, China- August 2025

This international school opened in August 2015 and is conveniently located in Shenzhen. They are seeking a qualified and experienced Primary Grade 3 Maths & Science Teacher to stimulate and encourage students' natural curiosity while teaching foundational math and science concepts. You will 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.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in your teaching subject (many teachers hold multiple advanced degrees in their field) and a minimum of two years teaching experience as the lead teacher of record in a classroom. This is a requirement for you to obtain a working visa. Applicants should also have an eagerness and willingness to collaborate with and elevate teaching colleagues. Teachers at this school come from all over the world and bring a wide variety of curricular backgrounds and experience and the school seek to utilize this diversity to grow and learn from each other. High academic standards and a desire to make a difference in the rigor of international education is also sought. A Bachelor’s degree in your teaching subject. Many of our teachers hold multiple advanced degrees in their field. For Elementary and Early Education positions, a degree in this or related field is acceptable and/or encouraged.
A minimum of two years teaching experience as the lead teacher of record in a classroom. This is a requirement for you to obtain a working visa.
An eagerness and willingness to collaborate with and elevate teaching colleagues. Our teachers come from all over the world and bring a wide variety of curricular backgrounds and experience. We seek to utilize this diversity to grow and learn from each other.
High academic standards and a desire to make a difference in the rigor of international education.

Preferred Qualifications: Subject matter postgraduate work (Master's or Ph.D.) is preferred or a combination of subject matter undergraduate degree with a Master’s in Education. Knowledge of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) vs Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) is preferred. Knowledge of WIDA/LAS Links assessments or other language assessments. Expertise in structured English language immersion programs (SIOP) is highly preferred.

Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in his/her major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children and be open to new ideas in teaching.

A competitive salary (dependent upon education and experience) is offered as well as benefits such as global health coverage (including U.S. for American citizens), provided accommodation or housing allowance, annual retirement benefit, paid travel to and from China at start and end of contract, annual travel allowance, moving allowance, free school meals and assistance in obtaining your visa. There is also the ability to transfer within the school network at the end of your contract.

Shenzhen is situated in Guangdong Province adjacent to Hong Kong. It is approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of China's third-largest city, Guangzhou.
Shenzhen has a humid subtropical climate and summers are hot and wet (the monsoon season lasts from April to September) and winters are relatively mild and dry. There are about 14 million residents in Shenzhen and Cantonese is the first language for about half of these residents while the other half speak mainly Mandarin. In recent years, the city has developed a more cosmopolitan appearance with new shopping plazas, high rise buildings, a modern metro system and landscaped parks and road sides. It's a busy, lively city but parts of the cities have charm with restored churches, buildings and private residences. Having an international airport and being so close to Hong Kong opens up a world of travel opportunities from short weekend trips to longer treks around Asia in the holidays. Shenzhen really is the perfect place to base yourself in Asia!

To find out more about this amazing opportunity, please call your Edvectus consultant today.