Drama Teacher

Start date:
August, 2025

Closed

Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:
Work Type:On-site
Salary:$4,500 - $5,500 per month
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-site
Salary
$4,500 - $5,500 per month

This job is no longer accepting applications.

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Job Description

This is a high school position, and the curriculum is self-designed following the US Common Core Standards. We also want the Drama teacher to support our VMAA Vocal students on their stage presence and develop their "personality," so the teacher would also have some VMAA commitments. The designed curriculum can be adjusted to the particular drama teacher's background and student needs.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Complete the daily teaching tasks, including strong lesson planning, engaging lesson delivery, high-level and informative assessment, and quality feedback, according to the set curriculum and expectations of VMA;
  • Create appropriate pacing guides and lesson plans to maintain a high level of rigor throughout the course to ensure that students reach high academic proficiency;
  • Fulfill the teaching requirements, rules, and regulations set by the school;
  • Actively communicate with parents and student mentors to help students progress and achieve self-discipline and motivation;
  • Be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school.
  • Be aware of and actively support and accommodate English Second Language speakers in your lessons.
  • Complete all administrative and record-keeping tasks the Department Chairs and Academic Directors set.

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Art - Drama, Drama, Education, English
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 9, Gr. 10, Gr. 11, Gr. 12

Job Benefits

Benefit Details:
  • Multiple on-campus, domestic, and international Professional Development opportunities
  • Competitive compensation
  • Holiday allowance and birthday benefit
  • Relocation allowance
  • Flight allowance
  • A pension plan
  • Global health insurance and Social Insurance
  • Housing allowance
  • Free tuition for VMA staff’s child entering VMA
  • Paid public holidays, winter and summer holidays, Christmas holidays
  • Outings and various activities
  • Mandarin classes
  • Two 0.5-day paid personal leave per month and 15-day paid sick leave per academic year
  • Marriage leave, bereavement leave, and maternity leave by Chinese laws

Join us in creating a community of learners!

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
1+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Visa Eligible Citizenships:
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Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, US
Additional School Requirements:

The successful candidate should:

  • Possess a degree/qualification in English, Education, Linguistics, or other social science subjects.
  • Be able to use technology to track student progress.
  • Have strong administrative and record-keeping skills.
  • Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Possess the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and parents, as well as different cultures.
  • Experience working in a multicultural/international school setting is considered a bonus.
  • Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the teaching faculty.

About Shenzhen Vanke Meisha Academy

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Shenzhen Vanke Meisha Academy

No. 33 Huanmei Road, 44, Shenzhen, CN

Introduction to Vanke Meisha Academy:

Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA) is a private, international, bilingual boarding high school that contributes to the betterment of society by cultivating respectful, responsible, highly skilled leaders ready to be of service to the world.  Excellent teachers and a proactive counseling program deliver an innovative curriculum, emphasize academic achievement, impart healthy habits, and inspire student engagement and both interpersonal and emotional growth.  Committed to maximizing every community member's potential, we support over 70 student-run organizations and generously fund faculty professional growth.  We are proud to announce that, as a result of our efforts, we were fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)!  

Our 653,000-square-foot state-of-the-art campus is in the clean and beautiful beach resort district of Shenzhen, China.  The campus offers clean air and an impeccable natural environment in addition to gym facilities and beach access.  Furthermore, we are less than 30 minutes away from the bustling global metropolis of Hong Kong, and approximately 20 minutes away from the Shenzhen city center.

About the Curriculum:

VMA offers three major curriculum programs: Sino-US Integrated Curriculum (US Track), Sino-UK Integrated Curriculum (UK Track), and VMAA Curriculum (VMAA, namely Vanke Meisha Arts Academy). Students in the three programs can apply to universities all over the world for further study, not just in one country or region.

About Shenzhen:

Shenzhen, known as "China's Silicon Valley," is a large, young, and vibrant city with a burgeoning technology industry that promises continued economic growth. Despite its relative youth, the city is a bustling global metropolis with its stock exchange, highly developed and accessible public transportation, a growing population of accomplished, sophisticated, and motivated ex-pats, and access to all Western amenities including food and nightlife. Furthermore, Shenzhen is located only 30 minutes away from the global financial and cultural metropolis of Hong Kong, one of the most developed cities in the world. Together, the Shenzhen and Hong Kong international airports offer you easy access to all of Asia. VMA is located in Dameisha, the beach resort section of Shenzhen, which promises clean air, low traffic congestion, and a fantastic living experience.

 

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

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Drama Teacher

Shenzhen, China
Start date: August, 2025
Closed
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:
Work Type:On-site
Salary:$4,500 - $5,500 per month
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-site
Salary
$4,500 - $5,500 per month

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Close Icon

Job Description

This is a high school position, and the curriculum is self-designed following the US Common Core Standards. We also want the Drama teacher to support our VMAA Vocal students on their stage presence and develop their "personality," so the teacher would also have some VMAA commitments. The designed curriculum can be adjusted to the particular drama teacher's background and student needs.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Complete the daily teaching tasks, including strong lesson planning, engaging lesson delivery, high-level and informative assessment, and quality feedback, according to the set curriculum and expectations of VMA;
  • Create appropriate pacing guides and lesson plans to maintain a high level of rigor throughout the course to ensure that students reach high academic proficiency;
  • Fulfill the teaching requirements, rules, and regulations set by the school;
  • Actively communicate with parents and student mentors to help students progress and achieve self-discipline and motivation;
  • Be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school.
  • Be aware of and actively support and accommodate English Second Language speakers in your lessons.
  • Complete all administrative and record-keeping tasks the Department Chairs and Academic Directors set.

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Art - Drama, Drama, Education, English
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 9, Gr. 10, Gr. 11, Gr. 12

Job Benefits

Benefit Details:
  • Multiple on-campus, domestic, and international Professional Development opportunities
  • Competitive compensation
  • Holiday allowance and birthday benefit
  • Relocation allowance
  • Flight allowance
  • A pension plan
  • Global health insurance and Social Insurance
  • Housing allowance
  • Free tuition for VMA staff’s child entering VMA
  • Paid public holidays, winter and summer holidays, Christmas holidays
  • Outings and various activities
  • Mandarin classes
  • Two 0.5-day paid personal leave per month and 15-day paid sick leave per academic year
  • Marriage leave, bereavement leave, and maternity leave by Chinese laws

Join us in creating a community of learners!

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
1+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Visa Eligible Citizenships:
Help icon
Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, US
Additional School Requirements:

The successful candidate should:

  • Possess a degree/qualification in English, Education, Linguistics, or other social science subjects.
  • Be able to use technology to track student progress.
  • Have strong administrative and record-keeping skills.
  • Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Possess the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and parents, as well as different cultures.
  • Experience working in a multicultural/international school setting is considered a bonus.
  • Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the teaching faculty.

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

About Shenzhen Vanke Meisha Academy

School image
Shenzhen Vanke Meisha Academy

No. 33 Huanmei Road, 44, Shenzhen, CN

Introduction to Vanke Meisha Academy:

Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA) is a private, international, bilingual boarding high school that contributes to the betterment of society by cultivating respectful, responsible, highly skilled leaders ready to be of service to the world.  Excellent teachers and a proactive counseling program deliver an innovative curriculum, emphasize academic achievement, impart healthy habits, and inspire student engagement and both interpersonal and emotional growth.  Committed to maximizing every community member's potential, we support over 70 student-run organizations and generously fund faculty professional growth.  We are proud to announce that, as a result of our efforts, we were fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)!  

Our 653,000-square-foot state-of-the-art campus is in the clean and beautiful beach resort district of Shenzhen, China.  The campus offers clean air and an impeccable natural environment in addition to gym facilities and beach access.  Furthermore, we are less than 30 minutes away from the bustling global metropolis of Hong Kong, and approximately 20 minutes away from the Shenzhen city center.

About the Curriculum:

VMA offers three major curriculum programs: Sino-US Integrated Curriculum (US Track), Sino-UK Integrated Curriculum (UK Track), and VMAA Curriculum (VMAA, namely Vanke Meisha Arts Academy). Students in the three programs can apply to universities all over the world for further study, not just in one country or region.

About Shenzhen:

Shenzhen, known as "China's Silicon Valley," is a large, young, and vibrant city with a burgeoning technology industry that promises continued economic growth. Despite its relative youth, the city is a bustling global metropolis with its stock exchange, highly developed and accessible public transportation, a growing population of accomplished, sophisticated, and motivated ex-pats, and access to all Western amenities including food and nightlife. Furthermore, Shenzhen is located only 30 minutes away from the global financial and cultural metropolis of Hong Kong, one of the most developed cities in the world. Together, the Shenzhen and Hong Kong international airports offer you easy access to all of Asia. VMA is located in Dameisha, the beach resort section of Shenzhen, which promises clean air, low traffic congestion, and a fantastic living experience.