AP Coordinator / High School Team Lead

China Global Connections; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Round-trip airfare

Summer and winter holidays

National holidays

Lunch provided

Free education for dependent child

Medical insurance

Job summary

China Global Connections is seeking an AP Coordinator / High School Team Lead for an international school in Shenzhen to provide academic and operational leadership for the high school division. The role oversees the AP program and manages exam logistics, combining instructional leadership with cross-team coordination and classroom teaching.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Education, current teaching certification, and 5+ years of classroom experience, with AP or international curricula

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Current teaching certification.
• 5+ years of classroom experience; AP or other international curricula strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination, team leadership, or curriculum management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with College Board platforms and AP policies/procedures, including exam administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the high school teaching team and coordinate academic initiatives.
• Provide coaching and feedback to raise instructional quality.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and development; promote innovative, inquiry-based teaching and consistent standards.
• Use student data to track achievement and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the College Board liaison; manage AP registration, exam ordering/administration, and policy compliance.
• Train and support AP teachers; advise students and parents on AP course selection, exam expectations, and credit pathways; maintain accurate AP records.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and wellbeing with counselors and teachers; uphold behavior expectations and a safe learning environment.
• Develop and manage the high school schedule and course offerings; ensure timely communication with staff, students, and parents.
• Support school-wide events, open days, and marketing/admissions activities; assist with policy implementation and accreditation.
• Teach a minimum of 15 periods per week (Economics), including After School Activities; model high-quality instruction.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum coordination

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Current teaching certification

Tools

College Board platforms

Job description

We are looking for an AP Coordinator / High School Team Lead for an international school based in Shenzhen. This is a full-time position available with an immediate start.

About the school

About the schoolAn established, Cognia-accredited international school in the Nanshan and Shekou area of Shenzhen, it serves students from prekindergarten through grade 12 and welcomes a diverse community that includes expatriate families and learners from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Teaching is inquiry driven and student led, with a concept-based approach that offers IB and AP pathways, aligns with Common Core, uses Singapore Math, and follows Chinese national standards for Chinese language. Teachers can expect clear frameworks, strong professional collaboration, and the freedom to innovate while guiding students toward excellent college readiness outcomes.

About the role

The AP Coordinator / High School Team Lead provides academic and operational leadership for the high school division, supporting teachers, students, and the Academic Principal to drive excellence in teaching and learning. The role oversees the Advanced Placement (AP) program, aligning with College Board standards and managing all exam logistics. It combines instructional leadership, cross-team coordination, and classroom teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the high school teaching team; foster collaboration, clear communication, and an inclusive, positive cultureCoordinate academic initiatives and regular team meetings;
• provide coaching and feedback to raise instructional quality
• Oversee curriculum implementation and development; promote innovative, inquiry-based teaching and consistent standards
• Use student data to track achievement and drive continuous improvement
• Serve as the College Board liaison; manage AP registration, exam ordering/administration, and policy compliance
• Train and support AP teachers; advise students and parents on AP course selection, exam expectations, and credit pathways; maintain accurate AP records
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and wellbeing with counselors and teachers; uphold behavior expectations and a safe learning environment
• Develop and manage the high school schedule and course offerings; ensure timely communication with staff, students, and parents
• Support school-wide events, open days, and marketing/admissions activities; assist with policy implementation and accreditation
• Teach a minimum of 15 periods per week (Economics), including After School Activities; model high-quality instruction

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field
• Current teaching certification
• 5+ years of classroom experience; AP or other international curricula strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in coordination, team leadership, or curriculum management
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with College Board platforms and AP policies/procedures, including exam administration

Salary and benefits

• Monthly salary of 30,000 to 38,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Round-trip airfare per year
• Summer and winter holidays
• National holidays
• Lunch provided
• Free education for dependent child
• Medical insurance