Interdisciplinary Project Teacher (Science), Secondary

Avenues Shenzhen
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

Biology Chemistry General Science Physics

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

At Avenues, science classes are interdisciplinary. Science teachers work closely with each other and other English Project teachers to design interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. Avenues science teachers ensure that students act as scientists every day: asking questions, conducting investigations in our brand-new labs, and using science to learn about and engage with the world around them. In grades 6-9, we teach a rigorous, project-based curriculum that integrates fundamental concepts and skills from the physical, life, and earth sciences along with introductory robotics and engineering. In grades 10-12, you will help establish a new model of high school education with project-based learning and specialized, disciplinary STEM electives courses by mentoring, guiding, and providing feedback as students create, build, and discuss solutions to real-world problems. As an Avenues science teacher, you will:

Support the development of essential academic and STEM skills through interdisciplinary projects and readings
Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes in physical and life sciences, targeting instruction thoughtfully to address diverse individual needs
Design, implement, and refine project-based learning experiences that give students access to curricular content and skills through authentic, purpose-driven, real-world projects
Collaborate intensively with colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs, particularly for ESL learners.
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

WHAT YOU BRING

A strong science background and at least 3 years of teaching experience in middle or high school science
Strong content knowledge in one or more STEM fields, chemistry preferred, with a bachelor's or equivalent study; graduate degree in related field preferred
Experience in designing, developing and guiding students through rigorous science-focused and interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences
Intellectual curiosity and humility to reflect on and continually grow in creating a transformational experience for students
Highly effective collaboration skills - eager to listen deeply, contribute in a multicultural 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
Professional fluency in English

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

Start Date

Aug 03, 2026

Various start dates through the year?

Is government issued teaching license required?

Is school provided for dependents?

Yes

Salary

Competitive commensurate to qualifications and experience

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Avenues Shenzhen

Welcome to Avenues Shenzhen, a haven of learning in the heart of one of the world's most innovative cities, and the first campus of Avenues The World School in Asia. After launching in 2018 with a unique early childhood program, Avenues Shenzhen now serves students from two to eighteen years of age with a cutting-edge educational program spanning the primary and secondary divisions.

We are building a global team of trailblazers to accomplish our ambitious mission and further the cause of education.

Since its founding, Avenues has embraced a bold mission: to prepare students to become world-wise leaders uniquely equipped to understand and solve global-scale problems.

People are at the heart of our mission. At Avenues, our educators are humble and confident: they learn what is most meaningful to students learning, collaborate daily to make great learning happen, hold themselves accountable, are resourceful in pursuing growth, adapt and embrace new opportunities, and are courageous in challenging the status quo.

As a school that champions inquiry, interdisciplinary, project-based, play-based, and problem-based learning, we are seeking more trailblazers—innovative by nature, globally minded, collaborative, and bold in pushing boundaries—to join us in advancing this ambitious mission.

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