primary music teacher - asap - nanjing, china
- Nanjing, Jiangsu
- Permanent
- Full-time
Nanjing, China | ASAPSchool Curriculum: US (Pre-K - Grade 12)Be part of an expanding network of renowned international schools across China, celebrated for academic excellence and innovation. Since opening their first campus in Shenzhen in 2015, this group has expanded into many of China's most dynamic cities, including Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In August 2026 they will be opening two new campuses in Beijing and Guangzhou.Students within this school group are highly academic, engaged and focused, while at the same time creative and curious. They gain admission to some of the world's most prestigious universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 US universities or equivalent institutions in the UK and Canada.Teachers here are treated as true professionals and encouraged to bring their own passions and interests into the classroom. They enjoy excellent facilities and resources, a higher standard of living, and the opportunity to explore and continue their own learning as part of a new culture and geographic area.Early Education: Teachers create a learning environment where learning is a joyful and rewarding experience, and children learn to become enthusiastic, life-long learners. The thematic, hands-on, and content rich curriculum creates a foundation for children to build upon in the elementary grades. Early Education classes are taught by two teachers: the lead teacher and an additional teaching fellow.Primary: Primary teaching provides passionate educators the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students and explore lessons and concepts which are usually at least one grade level ahead. Curriculum and lessons focus on content mastery and ensuring student understanding through differentiation provided by a unique co-teaching model.Secondary: Secondary teachers are subject matter experts, often with multiple advanced degrees. The accelerated curriculum provides experienced teachers the opportunity to go deep into their field of expertise.Nanjing International SchoolThe Nanjing Campus opened in 2019, and has a capacity for 1200 students. Facilities include top-of-the-line classrooms, outdoor sports facilities for activities including track and field, soccer, and basketball, heated indoor swimming pool, auditorium, Apple computer lab, cafeteria, and multipurpose activity center.The school's campus is located in Nanjing's Xianlin University Town - home to Qixia Mountain, numerous historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River. The school is located within a 15-minute walk to the modern metro, which offers clean, reliable, low-cost transportation. Nanjing represents one of China's most pleasant and prosperous cities, mingling modern city centre with impressive historical heritage and natural sceneries. The atmosphere is both cultured and relaxed, with wide, tree-lined boulevards, chic cafes and excellent museums, in a fine landscape of lakes, forested parks and rivers.RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in your subject area. (Elementary and Early Childhood Education degrees are highly valued for Pre-K through Grade 5.)Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-qualificationCollaborative Spirit: Work well with colleagues from around the world.High Standards: Committed to delivering a rigorous, internationally renowned education.Passionate: Eager to inspire students in an internationally-minded, collaborative environment.Salary and BenefitsCompetitive Salary: from approx. $55-65k USD per annum (360 - 420k RMB), more for leadership rolesGlobal Health Coverage: Including coverage in the US for American citizens.Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance.Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salaryTravel Benefits: Paid flights to and from China at the beginning and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowanceRelocation Support: Moving allowance and support with visa, work permit, and residence permit arrangementsBonuses: Fulfillment bonus upon completion of full assignment term, and other additional bonus opportunitiesComplimentary School Meals: Enjoy free breakfast and lunch on campusFull Tuition Waiver: Free tuition for up to two school-aged children per teacher (or up to three children per teaching couple) - ideally Primary-aged due to accelerated curriculumCareer Growth: Be part of a growing global network of schools, and enjoy opportunities for mentorship, professional development, leadership rolesskillsengagingqualificationBA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS)