Middle and High School English Teacher - to AP level
Hangzhou, China
Start Date: August 2025
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: Schools own / AP
Age of Students: from 3 - 18yrs
The Group
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Their first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015 and since then they have opened more schools in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu and Wuhan.
The BASIS mission is to provide students with transformative early childhood and K -12 education. With the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum, through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, they will produce graduates who have broad intellectual capabilities, international perspectives, critical thinking proficiency, and creative problem-solving skills to be leaders in their future academic and professional lives.
BASIS 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.
Teaching in China with this school group offers many unique benefits and opportunities. Teachers enjoy excellent facilities and resources, a higher standard of living with perks such as paid housing, and the opportunity to explore and continue their own learning as part of a new culture and geographic area. The group's network of schools in China is rapidly growing offering excellent opportunity for growth, promotion and development
The Hangzhou Campus
BASIS International School Hangzhou opened in 2018, and was the first BASIS International School in China outside of Guangdong province. The school welcomes students in Grades Pre-K - 12 and celebrated its first graduates in 2022. The faculty team is made up of teachers and administrators from around the world, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the community. The campus covers an area of 19,600 square meters and a building area of 23,667 square meters, including a 5,000-square-meter sports field, a 200-meter running track , a soccer field, volleyball courts, and an 800-square-meter gym.
Living and Working in Hangzhou
The Hangzhou campus is located at the heart of Qianjiang New Town, next to where the Grand Canal meets the Qiantang River. The area is known as the central business district of Hangzhou, featuring high-rise buildings, commercial centres, and modern landmarks With over 9 million inhabitants, Hangzhou, the capital of China's Zhejiang province, is the southern terminus of the ancient Grand Canal waterway, which originates in Beijing. Its West Lake, celebrated by poets and artists since the 9th century, encompasses islands (reachable by boat), temples, pavilions, gardens and arched bridges. The subtropical monsoon climate contributes to varied seasonal sceneries, making Hangzhou one of China's most popular destinations all the year round - a real holiday hot spot and therefore a great location in which to set up living. Nearby high-speed trains make traveling to other cities, such as Shanghai, easy and convenient.
Role and Requirements
At BASIS, they believe students can achieve authentic learning through robust challenges. From middle school onwards, students engage in advanced coursework, setting high expectations while establishing a solid foundation in core subjects, revisiting and reinforcing concepts in greater depth each year to prepare for entry into honors and Advanced Placement levels starting in ninth grade. . As an AP English Literature teacher, you build upon this strong foundation, deepening students' understanding of the subject while preparing them for success in AP testing. You select books and texts that both maximize student learning and spark their natural curiosity about the subject.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in your subject area (Elementary and Early Education degrees are also highly valued for Pre-K through Grade 5).
- A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience for teaching roles, more for leadership
- Demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.
- Open to new ideas in teaching.
- Knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education.
- A commitment to maintaining and enhancing the rigor of international education.
- A team player eager to share and learn from colleagues worldwide
- Able to motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance.
- Being a new school, flexibility is important as well as strong relationship building skills and an ability to build a strong school community.
Salary and Benefits
The BASIS benefits package is competitive, and they offer unparalleled support to expatriate staff:
- Salary from approx. (360 - 420k RMB), more for leadership roles
- 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: Enrol up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. (ideally Primary-aged due to accelerated curriculum)
- 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