Teach in China

Our partners have some fantastic opportunities for newly qualified graduates without any teaching experience.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for an experience of a lifetime or to kickstart your teaching career.

China is one of the world’s most influential cities for economic growth, culture and education, attracting talents from around the world.

Our partners have more than ten years of experience in human resource management and are experts  in the management of foreign teachers, recruitment, teaching training, placement, providing educational internships in China, orientation in China, teaching in China, and homestay in China.

Their professional service includes airport pickup, Visa service, retrieval of a temporary residence permit, recommendations for teaching positions, preparations for school introductions, intensive Chinese language courses, and much more.

With students of all ages and teachers who are passionate about their jobs in the classroom and life abroad. We are hiring graduates who are looking for an amazing year or two abroad, to develop a new career or travel and experience life overseas. Positions are available throughout China, covering  over 200 schools across 60 cities in China. 

  • 20,000 to 22,000 RMB per month, based on location, experience, and qualifications. (You can check the current exchange rate here: xe.com).
  • Competitive local salary + performance bonus after 6 months
  • 21 days paid holiday + Flight allowance
  • International health insurance co-paid with the employee
  • EF organized social and cultural activities + FREE Mandarin Chinese lessons
  • Free Flight to China + Airport pick-up assistance upon arrival
  • Sponsored legal Z work visa + Free hotel for first 2 weeks
  • TEFL certificate + Skill development & Career Advancement* (offers Distance Learning Courses for new teachers; Trinity College of London Certificate for Practising Teachers (CertPT) in Early Childhood Education for experienced teachers and Management distance learning course or the DELTM for managers)
  • Age groups: 3 to 18 years old.
  • Class size: No more than 16 students.
  • Work hours and schedules:The schedules will vary between different centres, but you’ll be working afternoons, evenings, and weekends for most parts. You will have two days off during the week. With most centres, you’ll working 40 hours a week (15 to 18 teaching hours, the rest are office hours) and have two consecutive days off (Weekdays).
  • Locations: Positions are available in 60 cities across China.
  • Start dates: Year-round.
  • Contract length: 12-month contracts only.

Due to work visa requirements, applicants must:

  • Be native English speakers from the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
  • Hold a fully completed bachelor’s degree (or higher).
  • Hold a 120-hour TEFL Certificate.
  • Hold a clean national criminal background check.
  • Planning and delivering engaging English classes, full of games and learning activities to children in China.
  • Using electronic media and developed courseware to teach English efficiently and effectively.
  • Evaluating student progress and providing ongoing guidance for improvement to both students and their parents.
  • Assigning and evaluating out of class exercises.
  • Participating in social activities with students organized by your school to encourage oral English proficiency.
  • Your students are an enthusiastic fun-loving bunch, full of energy and ready to learn. As a teacher, you need to come to class prepared and ready to have fun.

To apply for jobs, please email a copy of your CV, recent photo, preferred countries and your available dates to asia@teflgraduate.com. In the subject part of the email, please enter ‘Teach in Asia’.

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