Current Openings
Senior Administrators
Teachers
Recruitment for the 2026/2027 school year has begun and we are looking for faculty to join our Nursery, Lower School, Upper School and Chinese Studies Departments.
- Lower School Grade 3-5 Bilingual Math Teacher (2026/2027)
- Upper School Visual Arts Teacher (2026/2027)
Lower School Grade 3-5 Bilingual Math Teacher (2026/2027)
CDNIS is looking for a Lower School Grade 3-5 Bilingual Math Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year.
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Fluent Mandarin and English speaker
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Min 2 years of full-time primary math teaching experience, international math curriculum teaching experience is highly regarded
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PYP teaching experience is highly regarded
- Primary teaching certification and PTH Certification
- Hong Kong teacher registration
- Valid HK work visa/HK dependent visa/IANG visa/HKID holders
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application via our online recruitment system, Schrole.
Upper School Visual Arts Teacher (2026/2027)
CDNIS is looking for a full-time Upper School Visual Arts Teacher (grades 6-10) for the 2026/2027 school year.
Must have a license to teach and at least two years of experience working as a secondary school Visual Arts teacher. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to leading curricular and extracurricular activities, facilitating arts initiatives and exhibitions that inspire and empower. Prior experience teaching the IB MYP and Canadian teaching certification are considered assets.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application via our online recruitment system, Schrole.
Educational Assistants
There are currently no Educational Assistant positions available in the Nursery, Lower School, Upper School, or Chinese Studies Department.
If you would like to apply to the above position(s), please send a cover letter, a resume, the names and contact details of three references by email to our Human Resources Department (jobs@cdnis.edu.hk).
Business & Operations
We are looking for Support Staff to support schoolwide operations.
- Systems & Network Specialist, Information Technology
- Business Systems Specialist, Information Technology
- Admissions Officer (Lower School)
Systems & Network Specialist, Information Technology
The Position
Canadian International School of Hong Kong is looking for a Systems & Network Specialist.
Reporting to the Manager, the Systems & Network Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of the school’s Electronic Low Voltage (ELV) and security infrastructure, including CCTV surveillance, access control systems, intrusion detection and alarm systems, intercoms, and other integrated security solutions. The role encompasses the design, installation, configuration, and day‑to‑day operation of security and surveillance platforms across the school, ensuring they operate securely, reliably, and in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements. The specialist investigates and resolves system faults and incidents, monitors performance and availability, coordinates with vendors and contractors, and supports the integration of security systems with the school’s wider ICT and network environment. In addition, the role contributes to the ongoing enhancement of security solutions by applying industry best practices and emerging technologies to strengthen safety, risk management, and operational efficiency across the campus.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and maintain all ELV and security systems, including CCTV surveillance, access control, alarm systems, intercoms, and associated infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and continuous operation.
- Oversee the design, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of ELV and security systems, ensuring effective integration with the school’s ICT, network, and building management environments.
- Monitor system health and performance, carry out preventative maintenance, and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve faults, alerts, and security incidents in a timely manner.
- Manage access control policies, user permissions, and audit trails, and ensure CCTV systems provide effective coverage, recording integrity, retention, and evidence retrieval in line with compliance requirements.
- Coordinate vendors and contractors for maintenance, upgrades, and projects, while maintaining accurate technical documentation, asset registers, and ensuring compliance with safety, privacy, and regulatory standards.
- Drive continuous improvement of ELV and security solutions by adopting industry best practices and emerging technologies, and provide technical guidance and support to facilities, operations, and management stakeholders.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Security Systems, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant ELV or security‑related certifications (e.g. CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, or vendor‑specific certifications) are highly desirable.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting, maintaining, or implementing ELV and security systems within a school, campus, corporate, or large‑scale facilities environment. Candidates with less experience shall be considered for the IT Engineer role.
- Hands‑on experience with CCTV systems, including camera configuration, video management systems, monitoring, storage management, and forensic footage retrieval.
- Proven experience administering access control platforms, user access provisioning, door hardware integration, audit trails, and intrusion or alarm systems.
- Solid understanding of IP‑based ELV systems, structured cabling, PoE, switching, VLANs, and secure integration with enterprise ICT environments.
- Experience working with external vendors, integrators, and contractors to deliver system installations, upgrades, commissioning, and ongoing support.
- Knowledge of relevant safety, security, and data privacy regulations, with strong documentation, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work under tight timelines and effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Business Systems Specialist, Information Technology
The Position
Canadian International School of Hong Kong is looking for a Business Systems Specialist.
Reporting to the Manager, the Business Systems Specialist is responsible for the development, configuration, enhancement, and ongoing support of the school’s enterprise application environment, with a strong emphasis on application development skillsets and the support of ERP systems, including financial and human resources platforms. The role ensures that enterprise applications operate securely, reliably, and efficiently while evolving to meet academic, administrative, and operational requirements, and applies development, configuration, and integration expertise to deliver system enhancements, customisations, workflows, reporting, and automation. Working closely with finance, HR, academic, and administrative stakeholders, the specialist translates business needs into effective technical solutions, manages user access and data integrity, resolves application issues, and supports integrations across enterprise systems. In addition, the role collaborates with vendors on system upgrades and issue resolution, contributes to testing, documentation, and user enablement, and actively promotes the adoption of AI-enabled tools, data modelling, and analytics to enhance system capabilities, optimise business processes, and improve insight, efficiency, and the overall digital experience across the school.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, configure, develop, and support enterprise application systems, with a primary focus on ERP platforms supporting finance, human resources, and related administrative functions.
- Apply application development and system configuration skills to deliver enhancements, customisations, workflows, integrations, and automation that align systems with evolving business requirements.
- Provide day‑to‑day administration of enterprise systems, including user access management, role security, data integrity, system monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
- Translate business requirements from finance, HR, academic, and administrative stakeholders into effective technical solutions, collaborating closely to improve business processes and system usability.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical models to support operational insight, compliance, and data‑driven decision‑making.
- Support and enhance integrations between ERP systems and other enterprise applications, ensuring reliable data exchange and end‑to‑end process continuity.
- Promote and implement the use of AI‑enabled tools, data modelling, and intelligent automation to optimise workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve system capability and insight.
- Coordinate with vendors and external partners on system upgrades, patches, enhancements, and issue resolution, including participation in testing and release activities.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, system configuration records, and support materials, and contribute to user training and knowledge sharing.
- Apply best practices in application lifecycle management, security, and continuous improvement to enhance system reliability, performance, and the overall digital experience across the organisation.
- Champion AI best practices and governance as well as research on latest technologies and standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience in enterprise application and ERP environments; candidates with less experience may be considered for an IT Engineer role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting, configuring, and enhancing enterprise application systems, with a strong focus on ERP platforms supporting finance and human resources functions.
- Proven application development experience, including familiarity with programming and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, and C#/.NET, applied to system customisations, integrations, automation, and reporting.
- Experience working with low‑code/no‑code platforms and ERP‑native development or extension frameworks, including workflow design and business process automation.
- Demonstrated experience developing and supporting reports, dashboards, and data models, with strong SQL capability and exposure to analytics and visualisation tools.
- Experience integrating ERP and enterprise applications using APIs, middleware, or integration platforms, with a sound understanding of data flows, security controls, and error handling; knowledge of CI/CD pipeline development, microservices architecture, and container‑based platform deployments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) would be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively research, evaluate, and propose new technologies, initiatives, and improvement opportunities, including the application of AI‑enabled tools, automation, and data modelling, to enhance system capability, operational efficiency, and business outcomes in collaboration with finance, HR, and administrative stakeholders.
Admissions Officer (Lower School)
The Position
Duties & Responsibilities
Student Recruitment
- Respond general inquiries, primarily for Nursery and Lower School applications
- Assist and participate in admissions events, such as open houses/school tours, information sessions and webinars
Admissions Process
- Assist in processing student applications; accurately update and upload application documents and related materials
- Maintain accurate information in the student information system (Veracross Admissions Portal)
- Perform various clerical and administrative duties throughout the application and online new enrolment process
Other Duties
- Coordinate arrangements and logistics for school tours
- Collaborate with the Senior Admissions & Student Services Officer to maintain accuracy of student records/data in the system
- Work closely with designated I.T. staff to resolve technical issues related to the Admissions Portal
- Manage the Visitor Management System (VMS) for campus visits by prospective families/applicants
- Carry out other ad hoc duties as assigned
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience
- At least 1–2 years of work experience in education administration, preferably in admissions
Personal Skills/Qualities:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with school information systems (familiarity with Veracross is an asset)
- Flexible, willing to learn, and a strong team player
Business & Operations Staff (B&O) are recruited year-round and available positions are advertised under Business & Operations and jobsDB. Experienced administrative staff are encouraged to submit their application by emailing our Human Resources Department (jobs@cdnis.edu.hk). Your application should be in pdf format, and include a covering letter, a detailed resume, expected salary, the names and contact information of three professional references.
Candidates should note, however, that in the event outstanding applicants are identified early for any of the above position, CDNIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date (if applicable). For this reason, it is important that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will be short-listed and will be contacted for interviews.
Supply Staff
We are looking for Supply Teachers and Supply Educational Assistants to cover for daily teacher/educational assistant absences in the Lower School, Upper School and Chinese Studies Department.
Teachers
educational assistants
Part-Time Theatre Technician
The Position
We are looking for experienced theatre technical professionals specializing in audio, lighting, projection and rigging to join our Theatre Technician Team as part time Theatre Technicians on an on-call basis. CDNIS has a state-of-the Art 5-storey performing arts complex, Leo Lee Arts Centre (LLAC), with a 604-seat professional grade theatre, blackbox theatre, dance studio, visual arts studio and music rooms galore.
The purpose of the part time Theatre Technician(s) is to create and run, to the highest standards, all the technical aspects of the LLAC Performing Arts facilities, productions, presentations, and related events. The part time Theatre Technician(s) will report to the LLAC Senior Theatre Technician. As a member of the LLAC Theatre Technician Team, you will be expected to work across disciplines including stage, lighting, audio, and projection. The part time Theatre Technician(s) also involved in the performance of a variety of operational, preventative maintenance and repair tasks on audio visual equipment. In addition, the part-time Theatre Technician(s) will be responsible for the delivery, set up and operation of all AV and projection equipment required for school events & functions in the LLAC theatre, lobby, small & large gym, Alan Dick Forum, 6th and 12th floor cafeterias, 8th floor breakout area, library and other specific venues at the school.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Responsible for live technical show operations & maintenance, equipment preparation, setup, programming, rehearsals, and strike throughout the daily operation,
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Able and with the knowledge to operate, program, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment for theatrical and live entertainment venues, including but not limited to Lighting, Audio, Video, Projection, rigging system(must be operated under the supervision of LLAC full time staff), Truss system, AV equipment,
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Common theatre health and safety knowledge is required, as theatre safely is one of the school main priorities,
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Able to understand and follow the LLAC safety procedures and protocol at all times. All supply theatre technicians will be given safety protocol training on their first day,
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On occasion, the applicant needs to be responsible for Front Of House duty to encompass all aspects of the audience experience before, during, and after your performance, including the comfort and safety of each of your audience members,
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Work independently with attention to work detail to ensure adequate events and running smoothly,
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Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Grade 12 Graduation or above
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Certificate in Theatre entertainment or related field
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Minimum of 2 years related experience
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Ability to analyze, interpret and use judgment in the resolution of problems
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Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
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Self-starter with ability to organize daily tasks, work independently and as a member of a team
Desirable Qualifications
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Good knowledge of GrandMA 2 and 3 Lighting console
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Good knowledge of Yamaha Digital mixer
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Good knowledge of Viemo and Live Streaming equipment
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Good knowledge of Qlab and related softwares
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Good knowledge of Barco Projection system
Nurses
The Position
Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is currently looking for Supply School Nurses to cover daily school nurse absences.
A school nurse is responsible for providing first aid to all students, staff and parents/visitors; maintaining school medical supplies and student health records; liaising with relevant government health and education departments regarding health programs, immunization, and relevant health concerns; giving advice and support to all staff with regard to health and safety issues in the School; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general CDNIS requirements, in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Nursing or a Nursing diploma.
- CPR and First Aid Certificates.
- Experience in emergency care nursing including seizure management, medical responses to anaphylactic reaction, treatment of sprains and fractures.
- Training with AED (Automated External Defibrillator), use of an epi-pen, etc.
- Knowledge of appropriate medical manuals such as MMS (Medicine Information Manual) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
Faculty positions are advertised via Tes-Schrole. Our teacher recruitment starts as early as mid-October for teaching posts starting in August of the following academic year. CDNIS normally attends the Search Associates Recruitment Fairs in Bangkok and Hong Kong. Annual teaching posts are also advertised in Tes-Schrole, and Search Associates online platforms. Interested candidates are encouraged to review our Recruitment brochure before submitting their application via our online recruitment system, Tes-Schrole. Please note that teaching applications are only accepted via our online recruitment system except for candidates from Search Associates. Search Associates candidates are welcome to send their expression of interest for the advertised positions to our Human Resources Department (jobs@cdnis.edu.hk). Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible given that hiring decisions are often made as soon as an exceptional candidate is identified. CDNIS seeks to hire teachers who:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher;
- Have obtained further teaching qualifications (Bachelor of Education or PGCE or PGDE);
- Have at least two years relevant teaching experience in an accredited school;
- IB training and experience are an asset;
- Have experience integrating technology in their teaching practice;
- Have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Safety is Our First Priority
CDNIS believes that every child has the right to grow up in a healthy, safe, secure and supportive environment. As an institution CDNIS prioritises and promotes child protection above all else and adopts a strict zero tolerance policy towards the mistreatment or abuse of children.
CDNIS supports the International Task Force on Child Protection (ITFCP) Reports and Recommendations and we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruitment practices with specific attention to Child Protection.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, CDNIS conducts pre-employment reference checks before confirming any appointment. Furthermore, CDNIS requests all successful candidates to undergo criminal record checks at their local police and/or Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.
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