Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

• Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

• University Graduate

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
• Major: Biology, Science

Additional School Requirements:

Job Benefits: 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 Description: BASIS International School Nanjing is seeking qualified candidates for a Biology Teacher - Middle School opportunity for the 2025-26 school year.
Are you an experienced and passionate educator looking to elevate your career within a world-renowned school network? We have great opportunities at BASIS International School Nanjing!
Why Choose BASIS International Schools?
BASIS International Schools is a 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, Huizhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In 2024 we launched three new schools in Shenzhen—including our first Early Childhood Education exclusive campuses.
Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including 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.
At BASIS, we believe students can achieve authentic learning through robust challenges. From middle school onwards, our students engage in advanced coursework, setting high expectations while establishing a solid foundation in core subjects, revisiting and reinforcing concepts in greater depth each year to prepare for entry into honors and Advanced Placement levels starting in ninth grade.
As a Biology teacher, you build upon this strong foundation, teaching topics such as the scientific process, cells, microbiology, heredity, plant and animal physiology and function, classification, and ecology. You incorporate student-guided lab experiences to further enhance student understanding.
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