Primary School Teacher

China Global Connections; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Relocation allowance

Settlement allowance

Medical health insurance

Lunch provided on work days

Summer and winter holiday

Job summary

China Global Connections seeks a Primary School Teacher for a bilingual school in Shanghai, starting August 2026. The role focuses on delivering engaging lessons within the PYP framework and fostering an internationally-minded student body.

Requirements include a Bachelor degree or higher, a teaching certificate, and at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience. Excellent English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or above.
• Minimum 3 years’ full time teaching experience.
• Hold a teaching certificate.
• Passionate and Energetic in teaching.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary homeroom teacher, delivering an engaging, well-rounded learning experience across core subjects.
• Plan and deliver lessons across the PYP framework, integrating transdisciplinary units of inquiry.
• Prepare teaching materials, assess student learning, maintain records, and write reports/narrative comments.
• Support students’ development as independent, reflective, internationally minded learners in line with the IB Learner Profile.
• Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative methods to support growth.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to students and communicate with parents.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree or above

Teaching certificate

Job description

We are looking for a Primary School Teacher for a Bilingual School based in Shanghai. This position is available in August 2026.

About the school

Bilingual school founded back in 2015 and located in Shanghai’s Jiading area. The school has a kindergarten, primary, middle and high school divisions and integrates China’s national curriculum with IB curriculum to meet educational needs and promote international outlook.

Job details

• Serve as a primary homeroom teacher, delivering an engaging, well-rounded, and nurturing learning experience for young learners across core subjects.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the PYP framework, integrating transdisciplinary units of inquiry and meaningful learning experiences.
• Prepare teaching materials, assess student learning, maintain accurate records, and write reports and narrative comments.
• Support students’ development as independent, reflective, and internationally minded learners in line with the IB Learner Profile.
• Monitor and assess student progress on a regular basis, using a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to support individual growth.
• Provide clear, constructive, and ongoing feedback to students and maintain effective communication with parents and caregivers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan units, contribute to curriculum development, and support the continued growth of the PYP programme.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes wellbeing, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or above
• Minimum 3 years’ full time teaching experience
• Hold a teaching certificate
• Passionate and Energetic in teaching
• Excellent English communication skills

Salary and benefits

• Monthly Salary of 27,000 to 28,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Housing allowance of up to 5,000 RMB
• Relocation allowance
• Settlement allowance
• Medical health insurance
• Lunch provided on work days
• Summer and winter holiday
• Christmas holiday
• Personal paid leave