K–12 Teacher Trainer in Nanjing – CAD $1,450/wk, All Expenses Paid in China

SparkEdu, a Vancouver-based international education organisation, is recruiting experienced K–12 certified educators to deliver a short-term professional development and teacher training program at partner schools in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China — with two sessions available across October and November 2026.

Job Description

As part of this cross-cultural teacher training initiative, you will work alongside Chinese educators from elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Jiangsu Province — a program that has already benefited more than 3,500 local English teachers. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering interactive teacher training workshops covering English teaching strategies, curriculum development, and classroom management
• Demonstrating student-centered, inquiry-based, and differentiated instruction in a practical, hands-on format
• Mentoring local English teachers and providing constructive, classroom-level feedback
• Adapting North American teaching materials to suit local educational contexts while introducing innovative approaches
• Supporting local teachers in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through immersive training sessions
• Facilitating cross-cultural discussions and knowledge exchange between Chinese and North American educators
• Collaborating with fellow trainers and local school administrators to ensure a high-quality learning experience throughout the program

Each session runs approximately 30 hours per week, covering lesson delivery, group discussions, and interactive training modules.

Requirements

• Native English speaker (from Canada, the U.S., the U.K., or another recognised English-speaking country)
• Minimum two years of K–12 classroom teaching experience; secondary school experience and a recognised teaching licence are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Literature, or a closely related field (preferred)
• ESL/EFL certification (TESOL or TEFL) is a strong advantage
• Solid classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication abilities
• Prior experience in teacher training, mentoring, or instructional coaching is highly valued

Benefits

• CAD 1,450 per week, plus a performance-based bonus
• Round-trip flights fully covered
• Accommodation provided throughout the program
• All meals and local transportation included
• Visa application costs reimbursed (where applicable)
• On-site local assistants available to support daily logistics and living arrangements
• Guided cultural excursions and opportunities to connect with Chinese educators and communities

Program Schedule

• Session 1: 2 October – 6 November 2026 (2 weeks)
• Session 2: Late November 2026 (3 weeks)

Both sessions are based in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China and require a commitment of approximately 30 hours per week.

About SparkEdu

SparkEdu is a Vancouver-based organisation specialising in international education exchange, teacher professional development, and cross-cultural learning programs. The team connects schools and education partners with experienced North American educators to bring practical, student-centred teaching methodologies to classrooms across China and beyond.