Christian K-12 Math and Science Teacher in China

XIA is a values-based Christian managed Pre-K through 12th grade school located in Xining, Qinghai, China.  Xining is a city on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, and has a mix of Tibetan, Muslim and Chinese languages and cultures. Our school provides quality education for families from all around the world who live and work here.  Even though we are an American system school, we have a strong global perspective on education.

ABOUT XIA

XIA offers small classes, intimate and friendly surroundings, and effective delivery of our school curriculum by highly qualified professionals.

Xining International Academy (XIA) was founded in 1998. The school is located in Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province in Northwest China. Since our beginning with only a handful of students, XIA has seen its enrollment grow to about 100 students from as many as 15 different nations. XIA provides instruction from pre-kindergarten (age 3½ ) through grade 12.

Student Body: 15 different countries represented.

Average Class Sizes:  8-15 students in a classroom.

Accreditation: XIA is accredited with WASC (Western Association of Schools and colleges) in America.

XIA Purpose

We exist to support international families in china by providing a quality, value-based education and to provide educational services to the local community.

Expected School-wide Learning Results

Academic Achievers who…  Demonstrate Knowledge of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Chinese, and Character Development

Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers who…   Independently and collaboratively apply cognitive skills in the areas of reasoning, analysing, and evaluating information

Effective Communicators who… Communicate clearly in order to engage socially in a diverse world

Global Citizens who… Act responsibly and ethically, contributing positively to society

Independent Learners who… Develop habits to take initiative necessary for lifelong learning

Every November through March each year XIA seeks dynamic, enthusiastic, and caring professionals for employment in the next school year.

• Candidates must have an understanding of values-based education and have the ability to integrate those values in their teaching.
• Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate flexibility in working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Candidates must be willing to incorporate cooperative learning strategies and ELL sensitive instruction.
• Teachers are expected to have a bachelor’s or equivalent degree. An education background is preferred.

In order for our school to maintain low tuition fees, our staff is offered a modest salary including Visa related fees for up to three dependents.

Compensation is as follows: 6,500 RMB/month

2025-2026 School Year

Positions Available:

• Kindergarten Teacher
• Upper Elementary Teacher
• High School Math and/or Sciences Teacher
• High School English Teacher