Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Shu Ren is hiring for the 2025-26 school year!
As a part of the Shu Ren International School team, you will gain unique, professional enrichment, a strong, supportive network, and access to a special community of globally minded students, families, and colleagues.
ABOUT US
Shu Ren International School (Pre-K-5th grade) inspires a love of learning through an inquiry-based, Mandarin immersion program that prepares students to thrive in an evolving global society. Founded in Berkeley, California in 2008, Shu Ren is acreditated by WASC and authorization by the International Baccalaureate (IB). We are committed to a high-quality education for all of our learners. We focus on three critical components: Inquiry-based learning, multilingual and multicultural education, and development of the whole child, which we believe are essential to navigate an increasingly complex world.
Shu Ren International School is dedicated to attracting, developing, rewarding, and retaining a world-class faculty. We aim to create a welcoming culture of inclusion and belonging for our internationally diverse community of teachers, administrators, and staff. We prioritize advances in compensation, benefits, and work climate.
YOUR ROLE
As the Shu Ren English Elementary School Teacher you will create an inquiry-based, intellectually stimulating, and nurturing learning environment for students while providing supportive feedback and ongoing communication with families, colleagues and supervisors.
ABOUT YOU
You love to develop creative, inquiry-based, age-appropriate learning activities based on students' interests
You have a strong commitment to Mandarin immersion education
You seek to connect with and support a diverse community of students, families, and colleagues
You excel at keeping up-to-date, student assessment data and have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing with parents, in English or Chinese, about their student's learning and development
You enjoy working collaboratively with other teachers to develop curriculum, as well as plan for and manage school-wide events
You are reflective of your teaching practice and are excited to grow and learn through professional development opportunities
WHY WORK AT SHU REN? Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans
Generous paid time off policies
401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
Tuition discounts to children of employees
Professional development and training, including IB PYP training
Professional, dedicated team of teachers who care deeply about each other and our work
Non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity policy
Shu Ren International School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, or sexual orientation.
Requirements Fluency in Mandarin in speaking, reading and writing (in simplified Chinese)
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Chinese Language Education or a related field, Master's degree preferred
At least two years of work experience teaching elementary school students
Experience with teaching the IB PYP curriculum preferred
Fully authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future preferred
Salary Description
$65,000-$90,000 KSS Immersion Schools
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement,