Latin & Classics Teacher - Upper Primary School - Guangzhou

Start date:
August, 2025

Closed

Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:
Work Type:On-site
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-site

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Job Description

BASIS International School Guangzhou is seeking qualified candidates for a Latin & Classics Teacher – Upper Primary School for the 2025-26 school year!

Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our Latin & Classics Teacher position with BASIS International School Guangzhou. 

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 Guangzhou:

Set in the Science City suburb of Guangzhou, BASIS International School Guangzhou opened in 2017 as our second campus in China, and the first to offer a week-day boarding program. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2021 and has enjoyed many great successes both at home and abroad in arts and academics, including a 1st place finish in the global round of the National Economics Challenge. Facilities include spacious classrooms, sports fields for soccer, basketball, and track activities, indoor play area, library, theater, cafeteria, and boarding accommodations for students. The school location offers easy access to numerous restaurants, shopping complexes, and historic sites in the greater Guangzhou area.   

Our Primary School teachers adopt a collaborative, co-teaching approach to enhance student engagement and learning opportunities. The Subject Expert Teacher (SET) assumes the lead in delivering engaging, subject-specific learning experiences, while the Learning Enhancement Teacher (LET) ensures individual student understanding. Together, you cultivate a joyful and rigorous learning culture that celebrates hard work and where intellectual pursuit leads to exceptional student outcomes.  

As a Classics Subject Expert Teacher, you teach a variety of topics pertaining to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Areas such as culture, geography, religion, and society are included. You also collaborate with fellow teachers to tie in lessons with what students are learning in other subjects, such as music, and art. 

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 

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Humanities, Language - Latin, Social Studies
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 4, Gr. 5

Job Benefits

Benefit Details:

What We Offer:

At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our teachers. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff: 

  • Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience. 
  • Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens. 
  • Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance. 
  • Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary. 
  • Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance. 
  • Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements. 
  • Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning—enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus. 
  • Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. 
  • Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary—allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China. 

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network. 

Our HR and Operations teams will guide you every step of the way, from visa acquisition to settling into your new home. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition so you can focus on what you do best—teaching.  

Become a Better Educator 

At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we don’t just shape students’ futures, we also invest in yours. Through ongoing professional development and coaching, we help you grow into a more effective educator and leader. Whether your aim is to become a mentor or move into school administration, your time at BASIS can accelerate your career in nearly any direction you choose to go. 

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
University Graduate
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
1+ years
Additional School Requirements:

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. 

About BASIS International School Guangzhou

BASIS International School Guangzhou

Jian Ta Shan Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510653

About BASIS International School Guangzhou

The second BASIS International School in China, BASIS International School Guangzhou, opened in August 2017. Almost 400 students in grades Kindergarten - Grade 9 attended the first year, and the school has grown to its capacity of approximately 1,200 students in grades Pre-K - 12. It is also the first BASIS International School to offer a weekday boarding program. The school has enjoyed many academic and artistic successes, including a first place finish by the Economics team in the 2019 global round of the National Economics Challenge, as well as upper school drama students receiving the first ever National Directors Award for producing dramatic work that has never been seen before at a high school level in China.

The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2021, with graduates receiving acceptances to many top universities around the world, including University of Oxford, Cornell University, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, and many others.

Set in a suburb of Guangzhou, the campus offers a friendly atmosphere just outside one of China's largest cities, with easy access to numerous restaurants, shopping complexes, as well as historic sites in the greater Guangzhou area. The school offers spacious classrooms, sports facilities for soccer, basketball and track activities, indoor play area, library, Apple computer lab, theater, cafeteria, and boarding facilities for more than 450 students.

About BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou

Opening in the fall of 2026, BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou will be the second BASIS school in the city and the first bilingual campus. The school will offer kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school programs for students with mainland Chinese residency, as well as for those with partly foreign passports or from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Once complete, the campus will have the capacity to serve 1,900 students.

BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou is located on the north side of Xin’gang East Road in Pazhou, Haizhu District, the core area of Guangzhou’s Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Pilot Zone. This prime location positions the school within one of the city’s most forward-looking and dynamic districts.

The campus covers 24,000 square meters, with a total construction area of approximately 74,000 square meters and a planned investment of 1.2 billion RMB. The school is equipped with a lecture hall, library, black box theater, swimming pool, observatory, cafeteria, gymnasiums, laboratories, and multifunctional classrooms for arts, music, and innovation, along with other high-standard teaching facilities that reflect the quality and ambition of BASIS International & Bilingual Schools.

Living in Guangzhou

BASIS International School Guangzhou is set in the Science City suburb outside of Guangzhou with lots of green spaces, lush rolling hills, and numerous paths to walk, jog, or cycle. Our teachers and staff enjoy the campus and the area's peaceful, green environment. Guangzhou is a diverse city with several foreign consulates (including a U.S. Consulate), in the city center (about a 45 minute car ride away from the school). This cultural diversity means you'll find good restaurants from around the world, most delivering meals to your door.

In addition, several modern malls with entertainment, dining, and movie theaters around the city, Chimelong's Safari Park, Paradise Park and Circus will keep your weekends busy. Guangzhou and its neighbor Dongguan are considered the manufacturing capital of China, so there is a large wholesale market area in the city where you can find lots of bargains, if you're in the mood to hunt. But when you desire a change of scenery, a bullet train can have you in Hong Kong in about an hour.

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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Latin & Classics Teacher - Upper Primary School - Guangzhou

Guangzhou, China
Start date: August, 2025
Closed
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:
Work Type:On-site
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-site

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Job Description

BASIS International School Guangzhou is seeking qualified candidates for a Latin & Classics Teacher – Upper Primary School for the 2025-26 school year!

Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our Latin & Classics Teacher position with BASIS International School Guangzhou. 

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 Guangzhou:

Set in the Science City suburb of Guangzhou, BASIS International School Guangzhou opened in 2017 as our second campus in China, and the first to offer a week-day boarding program. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2021 and has enjoyed many great successes both at home and abroad in arts and academics, including a 1st place finish in the global round of the National Economics Challenge. Facilities include spacious classrooms, sports fields for soccer, basketball, and track activities, indoor play area, library, theater, cafeteria, and boarding accommodations for students. The school location offers easy access to numerous restaurants, shopping complexes, and historic sites in the greater Guangzhou area.   

Our Primary School teachers adopt a collaborative, co-teaching approach to enhance student engagement and learning opportunities. The Subject Expert Teacher (SET) assumes the lead in delivering engaging, subject-specific learning experiences, while the Learning Enhancement Teacher (LET) ensures individual student understanding. Together, you cultivate a joyful and rigorous learning culture that celebrates hard work and where intellectual pursuit leads to exceptional student outcomes.  

As a Classics Subject Expert Teacher, you teach a variety of topics pertaining to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Areas such as culture, geography, religion, and society are included. You also collaborate with fellow teachers to tie in lessons with what students are learning in other subjects, such as music, and art. 

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 

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Humanities, Language - Latin, Social Studies
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 4, Gr. 5

Job Benefits

Benefit Details:

What We Offer:

At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our teachers. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff: 

  • Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience. 
  • Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens. 
  • Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance. 
  • Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary. 
  • Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance. 
  • Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements. 
  • Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning—enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus. 
  • Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. 
  • Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary—allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China. 

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network. 

Our HR and Operations teams will guide you every step of the way, from visa acquisition to settling into your new home. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition so you can focus on what you do best—teaching.  

Become a Better Educator 

At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we don’t just shape students’ futures, we also invest in yours. Through ongoing professional development and coaching, we help you grow into a more effective educator and leader. Whether your aim is to become a mentor or move into school administration, your time at BASIS can accelerate your career in nearly any direction you choose to go. 

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
University Graduate
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
1+ years
Additional School Requirements:

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. 

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 BASIS International School Guangzhou

BASIS International School Guangzhou

Jian Ta Shan Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510653

About BASIS International School Guangzhou

The second BASIS International School in China, BASIS International School Guangzhou, opened in August 2017. Almost 400 students in grades Kindergarten - Grade 9 attended the first year, and the school has grown to its capacity of approximately 1,200 students in grades Pre-K - 12. It is also the first BASIS International School to offer a weekday boarding program. The school has enjoyed many academic and artistic successes, including a first place finish by the Economics team in the 2019 global round of the National Economics Challenge, as well as upper school drama students receiving the first ever National Directors Award for producing dramatic work that has never been seen before at a high school level in China.

The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2021, with graduates receiving acceptances to many top universities around the world, including University of Oxford, Cornell University, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, and many others.

Set in a suburb of Guangzhou, the campus offers a friendly atmosphere just outside one of China's largest cities, with easy access to numerous restaurants, shopping complexes, as well as historic sites in the greater Guangzhou area. The school offers spacious classrooms, sports facilities for soccer, basketball and track activities, indoor play area, library, Apple computer lab, theater, cafeteria, and boarding facilities for more than 450 students.

About BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou

Opening in the fall of 2026, BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou will be the second BASIS school in the city and the first bilingual campus. The school will offer kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school programs for students with mainland Chinese residency, as well as for those with partly foreign passports or from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Once complete, the campus will have the capacity to serve 1,900 students.

BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou is located on the north side of Xin’gang East Road in Pazhou, Haizhu District, the core area of Guangzhou’s Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Pilot Zone. This prime location positions the school within one of the city’s most forward-looking and dynamic districts.

The campus covers 24,000 square meters, with a total construction area of approximately 74,000 square meters and a planned investment of 1.2 billion RMB. The school is equipped with a lecture hall, library, black box theater, swimming pool, observatory, cafeteria, gymnasiums, laboratories, and multifunctional classrooms for arts, music, and innovation, along with other high-standard teaching facilities that reflect the quality and ambition of BASIS International & Bilingual Schools.

Living in Guangzhou

BASIS International School Guangzhou is set in the Science City suburb outside of Guangzhou with lots of green spaces, lush rolling hills, and numerous paths to walk, jog, or cycle. Our teachers and staff enjoy the campus and the area's peaceful, green environment. Guangzhou is a diverse city with several foreign consulates (including a U.S. Consulate), in the city center (about a 45 minute car ride away from the school). This cultural diversity means you'll find good restaurants from around the world, most delivering meals to your door.

In addition, several modern malls with entertainment, dining, and movie theaters around the city, Chimelong's Safari Park, Paradise Park and Circus will keep your weekends busy. Guangzhou and its neighbor Dongguan are considered the manufacturing capital of China, so there is a large wholesale market area in the city where you can find lots of bargains, if you're in the mood to hunt. But when you desire a change of scenery, a bullet train can have you in Hong Kong in about an hour.