Director of Boarding
August 2026
Beijing, China
School Curriculum: US (Pre-K - Grade 12)
Be part of an expanding network of renowned international schools across China, celebrated for academic excellence and innovation. Since opening their first campus in Shenzhen in 2015, this group has expanded into many of China's most dynamic cities, including Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In August 2026 they will be opening two new campuses in Beijing and Guangzhou.
Students within this school group are highly academic, engaged and focused, while at the same time creative and curious. They gain admission to some of the world's most prestigious universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 US universities or equivalent institutions in the UK and Canada.
Teachers here are treated as true professionals and encouraged to bring their own passions and interests into the classroom. They enjoy excellent facilities and resources, a higher standard of living, and the opportunity to explore and continue their own learning as part of a new culture and geographic area.
Beijing Bilingual School
This bilingual school in Beijing will open in 2026 with grades Pre-K through 9 and grow to become a Pre-K through Grade 12 school with a capacity of 2,300 students, and boarding facilities for 800 students. The school will be equipped with state-of-the-art spaces for learning, athletics, and performances. Facilities will include a theater, cafeteria, gymnasium, standard classrooms, laboratories, specialized classrooms for arts and music, a full-sized 400m running track, two black box theaters, a heated swimming pool, and a lecture hall.
The school will be located in Shunyi, a residential community northeast of the city center that is popular with international families and teachers. Here you will find parks, high-quality healthcare, modern malls, and a diverse range of international restaurants. Shunyi is well connected to the city center by Beijing's extensive metro system, making it easy to explore the capital or its outlying areas. You can spend a Saturday hiking a section of the Great Wall, losing yourself in the ancient hutong alleyways, or walking in the vast courtyards of the Forbidden City. When you want to go further afield, the Beijing airport is practically in your backyard.
Requirements
As the Director of Boarding, you will grow and develop a week-day boarding program, including enhancing the existing House system, training and supervising boarding staff, communicating with parents and ensuring the boarding program is a rich aspect of campus life. The Director of Boarding is responsible for implementing and enforcing all policies, procedures, and practices of the boarding department, as well as collaborating with other school leaders to further enhance the boarding program.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of experience in a boarding school environment
- 3+ years of experience managing boarding operations
- Strong pastoral and interpersonal skills and experience
- Deep understanding of boarding student needs and experience creating programs to meet the needs of students
Salary and Benefits
Competitive Salary: from approx. $55-65k USD per annum (360 - 420k RMB), more for leadership roles
Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the US 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 flights to and from China at the beginning and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance
Relocation Support: Moving allowance and support with visa, work permit, and residence permit arrangements
Bonuses: Fulfillment bonus upon completion of full assignment term, and other additional bonus opportunities
Complimentary School Meals: Enjoy free breakfast and lunch on campus
Full Tuition Waiver: Free tuition for up to two school-aged children per teacher (or up to three children per teaching couple) - ideally Primary-aged due to accelerated curriculum
Career Growth: Be part of a growing global network of schools, and enjoy opportunities for mentorship, professional development, leadership roles