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Head of Division - Primary School - Nanjing
BASIS International School Nanjing Nanjing, China License required
Start in August, 2026
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Vice Head of Division - Early Childhood and Primary School - Nanjing
BASIS International School Nanjing
Nanjing, China
Furnished housing is provided
Full airfare for employee and accompanying immediate family at beginning and end of assignment
Start date: August 2026
3 years
1
- Early Childhood, Elementary
- University Graduate, Director/Principal, District/Regional Level Administrator
- Bachelor
- 3 years of teaching experience
- Education, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, ECE
- Teaching Credential/License
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree, Master's preferred.
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in a primary school environment.
- Demonstrated strength in administrative experience.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
What We Offer
At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our faculty. 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.
BASIS International School Nanjing is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice Head of Division – Early Childhood and Primary School for the 2026-27 school year!
Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our Vice Head of Division – Early Childhood and Primary School position with BASIS International School Nanjing.
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 Nanjing
Opened in 2019, BASIS International School 2019 serves students in Grades Pre-K – 12, and celebrated its first graduating class in 2023. The school is located in Nanjing’s Xialin University Town in the Qixia District—home to Qixia Mountain, numerous historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River. With Asian and Western restaurants near the school, walkable streets and parks, this campus is the perfect blend of modern living with historical significance.
Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood and Primary School is a member of the Senior Leadership Team working closely with all school administrators and reporting the Head of School. Vice Head of Division of Early Childhood and Primary School main focus points are developing early-learning programs, child development coaching, student behavior, and social integration management.
Vice Head of Division of Primary School will directly supervise Early Childhood and Primary Teachers, Early Childhood and Primary Teaching Fellows, and the Dean of Early Childhood and Primary (as applicable).
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate primary school academic programs to support students in situations relating to social integration in/out of the classroom
- Instruct teachers on child development best practices
- Create procedures for extreme behavior occurrences
- Monitor parent communications
- Manage parent expectations
- Support students’ social-emotional development
- Enforce School Routines and Code of Conduct
- Assist teachers with student behavior management
- Communicate with parents as needed to collaborate on student behavior management
- Maintain student discipline documentation
- Coordinate academic support program with the Director of Student Affairs and Director of Academic Programs
- Assist teachers with parent communication regarding various concerns
- Support a nurturing and achievement-oriented school culture (define school-wide behavior expectations, manage social emotional curriculum and character program…)
- Define routines for school’s common areas (recess, lunch, hallways, Early Bird/Late Bird)
- Provide support and guidance to Teaching Fellows
- Monitor student arrival and dismissal
Opening in the fall of 2019, our new BASIS International School in Nanjing will offer Pre-Kindergarten through 9th grades, and will expand each year until it reaches a capacity of 1,200 students in grades Pre-K through 12th. The schools facilities will include top of the line classrooms, gymnasium, 200 meter track and field, heated indoor swimming pool, professional black box theater, Apple computer lab, and a multipurpose activity center.
Nanjing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitols of China. The school's campus will be located in Nanjing's Qixia--home to Qixia Mountain, many historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River.
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.
Beijing, China
Standard Mandarin
1,387,720,133
Renminbi (yuan) (¥)
Buddhism, Taoism
Varied: wet/dry seasons
Land area - 3.7 million sq. miles (9.6 million sq. km)
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