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Wellness and Movement Teacher, Primary Division (Grades T-5) - AVENUES SHENZHEN

Wellness and Movement Teacher, Primary Division (Grades T-5) - AVENUES SHENZHEN

Avenues - The World School - Shenzhen

Shenzhen, China

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2021
Apply by:
25 March 2021

Job overview

Position: Wellness and Movement (WAM) Teacher, Grades T-5

Location: Shenzhen, China

Start Date: August 2021 

WHY TEACH AT AVENUES?

Avenues | The World School prepares students for engaged global citizenship during a time of unprecedented complexity and accelerating change, combining language immersion, interdisciplinary learning, a global curriculum, and a culture of creativity and deep collaboration. 

Avenues Shenzhen opened in August 2018, our first campus in China. Avenues Shenzhen provides a unique early childhood program, and is now expanding to serve students in all grades from grades from toddler through 12. Avenues Shenzhen furthers Avenues' longstanding commitment to developing multiple campuses in China, providing a transformative, world-focused education.

LANGUAGE IMMERSION

Avenues students will graduate fluent in a second language and at ease beyond their borders. To this end, children in Avenues Shenzhen alternate between learning in English and in Mandarin Chinese. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Physical health, developing motor skills and movement are essential to healthy early childhood development. Wellness and Movement teachers work closely with class teachers and other specialists (like library and art teachers) to design interdisciplinary learning experiences. You will also: 

Develop and teach an inquiry-based physical education curriculum that engages all students

Ensure that all students achieve key learning outcomes, targeting instruction to address individual needs

Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community

Collaborate intensively and daily with colleagues to continually improve student learning and school culture

Deeply connect with students and vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect 

Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families

WHAT YOU BRING

2+ years of teaching experience with children ages 5-8

Strong physical education content knowledge 

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  

Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree in education or related field is ideal 

Professional fluency in English; Mandarin Chinese is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER  

Unparalleled career growth opportunities across multiple global campuses, including a well-defined career pathway 

The thrill of a start-up, where everyone helps to build and improve, within an organization with global reach, ample resources and proven results

Frequent feedback, ongoing coaching and top-notch, job-embedded professional learning

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 chance to change the world of education as part of a global community spanning three continents

TO APPLY

Apply through the Careers section at https://www.avenues.org/en/careers. Be sure to include a letter of application, in English, in which you thoughtfully explain why you believe that this role at Avenues Shenzhen would be an excellent match for your experience, skills and passions. If you have any questions, please email Chinacareers@avenues.org.  

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 offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

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.

About Avenues - The World School - Shenzhen

WHY TEACH AT AVENUES?
A top-tier school, already operating in New York and Sao Paulo and offering a truly global education, opened in Shenzhen in August 2019 and will expand to more leading global cities in coming years.

Avenues is on a mission: changing the world through education. This is more than a platitude for us. With interconnected campuses under development in leading cities around the world, Avenues is uniquely positioned to develop world-wise leaders equipped to face and solve the future's complex global challenges.
At Avenues, qualified revolutionaries receive frequent feedback and professional learning; enjoy unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, including a well-defined career pathways model and chances to teach abroad; work in a beautiful and uplifting school environment; impact education by demonstrating what's possible; and are compensated competitively for their skills and experience. Most of all, you'll be part of changing the world.

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