Science Teacher
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Apply to this jobWe are looking for a Science Teacher for an international high school program based in Guangzhou. This position is available from the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year starting in August 2026
About the school
This AP high school program is based in Guangzhou and offers a U.S.-style secondary curriculum designed to prepare students for overseas university applications. It combines American high school coursework with AP options, English-medium instruction, and a college-preparatory pathway aimed at universities in the U.S. and other major study destinations.
Job details
- Teach AP Science classes for 18–24 periods per week
- Complete 6–12 office hours per week
- Total working hours are approximately 30 hours per week
- Duties include lesson planning, grading, weekly staff meetings, student club involvement, and participation in international department and school events
- The weekly teaching schedule generally runs Monday to Thursday from 7:45 AM to 12:05 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:55 PM, and Friday from 7:20 AM to 10:30 AM
- Become proficient in AP Classroom and FACTS, the school’s student management system
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education or science related field is required. Applicants who do not hold a degree in their teaching subject must possess a valid teaching certification
- Experience teaching AP Physics, AP Chemistry, or AP Biology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Salary and benefits:
- Monthly salary of 20,000 to 32,500 RMB negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Monthly housing allowance or fully furnished apartment on campus, dependent on availability (negotiable)
- Annual round-trip fight or flight stipend (negotiable)
- Monthly food stipend (400 RMB)
- 10 days paid sick leave
- Bereavement leave
- Health insurance
- Discounted tuition for dependents
- Overtime compensation provided if asked to work over contract hours
- Training and ongoing professional development will be provided
- School assistance with work and residence permit
Summary
Teach AP science classes, develop lesson plans, assess students, participate in school events
Job title
Science Teacher
Experience level
not specified
Industry
education
Location requirements
Guangzhou, China; remote not allowed
Salary
Monthly salary of 20,000 to 32,500 RMB negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China