Drama Teacher - Primary School - Nanjing

BASIS International School Nanjing

Nanjing, Jiangsu
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

BASIS International School Nanjing is seeking qualified candidates for a Drama Teacher - Primary School for the 2026-27 school year!Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our Drama Teacher position with BASIS International School Nanjing.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 NanjingOpened in 2019, BASIS International School 2019 serves students in Grades Pre-K – 12, and celebrated its first graduating class in 2023. The school is located in Nanjing’s Xialin University Town in the Qixia District—home to Qixia Mountain, numerous historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River. With Asian and Western restaurants near the school, walkable streets and parks, this campus is the perfect blend of modern living with historical significance.As a Drama Teacher, you lay a foundation for a lifelong love and appreciation for drama and theater by introducing theater vocabulary, history, creative movement, and stage design. You guide students in storytelling and performing for an audience. You emphasize theater and drama as a form of self-expression, while collaborating with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons. Throughout the academic year, you also organize events to showcase your students’ progress and work.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

Specific qualifications required for this role:

Teaching Credential/License

Additional requirements for this role: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.

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