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High School Philosophy Teacher

Shanghai High School International Division - More Info

With fully equipped facilities, a rigorous study schedule, high morale, and exceptional education standards, Shanghai High School is one of China’s most reputable schools. The History department aims to develop analytical and critical thinking skills through a variety of topics, resources, activities, and assignments. As part of an international school, the history department expects to prepare students to participate in a collaborative global community. Quality candidates would have an interest in developing and teaching courses in philosophy, or other specialized philosophy courses at the High School level.

Posted: April 2024
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LocationShangghai, China
Start DateMay 2024
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, College/University Faculty
Student LevelHigh School
Monthly SalaryUSD 4600 - 5600
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Free Chinese style breakfast
  • Garden like campus
  • Good location of the campus in the city 

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements

Application Information:

  • Job Start Date: Aug. 21st, 2024
  • Apply Until: Jun.30th, 2024, or until filled
  • All applicants will need to prepare:
    • a cover letter
    • a résumé
    • a copy of the passport ID page
    • a copy of the highest degree diploma (to be authenticated later)
    • a copy of the relevant certificate/license (to be authenticated later)
    • a recent passport photo of yourself with a white background
    • a most recent non-criminal record (to be authenticated later)

About the School

Established in 1865, Shanghai High School has an overall size of 340 mu (223,617 square meters) and is historically one of the most well-known schools in China and around the world. Of the alumni, there are over 100 provincial and ministry leaders of the People's Republic of China, 55 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), and 30 generals in the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) was founded in 1993 and became an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school in 1995. In 2003, Shanghai High School became the only United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) associated school in Shanghai. SHSID is authorized by the College Board to administer AP, SAT, and PSAT exams and is an authorized TOEFL exam center. SHSID is approved to be a test center by Cambridge International Examinations and is also authorized by ACT Inc. as an ACT exam center. In 2017, SHSID became the University of Cambridge China Screening Center. At present, approximately 2,800 students from over 60 countries and regions are enrolled in the Puxi and Pudong Campuses of the International Division.

About China

One of the world's most powerful nations, China's cultural contributions have influenced history and human development for thousands of years. Teach Away offers ESL teaching jobs in reputable language schools as well as licensed teaching jobs across China.

CapitalBeijing, China
LanguageStandard Mandarin
Population1,387,720,133
CurrencyRenminbi (yuan) (¥)
Major ReligionBuddhism, Taoism
ClimateVaried: wet/dry seasons
SizeLand area - 3.7 million sq. miles (9.6 million sq. km)