Head Teacher (Bilingual Chinese and English) - Grades 1-5, Lower Division

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Start date: August 2026

• Collaborate intensively and daily with fellow grade-level and language colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
• Design an innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility.
• Deeply connect with students, colleagues, and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety, and respect.
• Create a rigorous and joyful learning atmosphere that fosters a deep sense of belonging in students.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

• Native or near native fluency in both Chinese and English (written and oral) is required. You must be able to teach academic content, facilitate discussion, and communicate effectively with students and families in both languages.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in Grades K-6 with a proven track record of student learning in English and/or Chinese.
• Ability to demonstrate students producing high-quality work that shows flexible thinking and deep understanding across mediums.
• Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children's wellbeing. 
• A resourceful and adaptive collaborator; eager to embrace new perspectives, contribute to a team and achieve goals together.
• Expert in age/developmentally appropriate behavior management.
• Dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching.
• Respect for, and appreciation of, a diverse community of learners, families, and colleagues.
• Graduate degree in education, teaching or a related field.

Additional Information

If hired for this position, the annual salary range is between $70,000 - $110,000. The salary may vary depending on your professional experience and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.