Foreign English Teacher – Beijing, Shanghai & Chengdu, ¥15K–28K/month in China
A wide network of reputable schools across China is actively seeking enthusiastic Foreign English Teachers for full-time positions at kindergartens, training centres, and primary, middle, and high schools in more than a dozen major cities. Both native and non-native English speakers are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
Successful candidates will join educational institutions spanning a broad range of student age groups — from young learners in kindergarten through to secondary school pupils. Core responsibilities typically include:
- Delivering engaging, communicative English lessons aligned with each institution’s curriculum
- Planning lessons that develop students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
- Creating a positive and interactive classroom environment that encourages participation
- Supporting student progress through regular assessment and constructive feedback
- Collaborating with Chinese co-teachers and school administrators as required
Positions are available across a wide geographic spread, including Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Changshu, Chengdu, Chongqing, Ningbo, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Wenzhou, Dalian, Qingdao, Jinan, Lianyungang, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanxi, and multiple locations throughout Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
Requirements
- Native or non-native English speakers are both welcome to apply
- Previous teaching experience is preferred, though not always mandatory
- Immediate or near-term availability is a distinct advantage
- A genuine enthusiasm for working with young learners and school-age students
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills suited to a multicultural school environment
Benefits
Compensation is competitive and varies by school type, city and teacher background:
- Native English Speakers: ¥18,000–28,000 per month
- Non-Native English Speakers: ¥15,000–20,000 per month
Specific benefit packages — which may include visa sponsorship, accommodation assistance and other allowances — vary by placement and will be confirmed on a role-by-role basis.
About the Placements
With openings across five distinct school categories — kindergartens, language training centres, primary schools, middle schools and high schools — there is considerable flexibility to match teachers with positions that suit their experience level, preferred age group and chosen city. Whether you are drawn to the cosmopolitan energy of Shanghai, the cultural depth of Beijing, or the laid-back lifestyle of Chengdu, there is likely a placement that fits your profile.