English First China
ESL Teaching Jobs
English First is a world leader in language education with exciting opportunities for teaching jobs in China, whether you are a new or experienced ESL teacher. A teaching job with English First in China gives you the opportunity to teach young learners, teenagers or adult students, using cutting edge teaching materials and technology in a supportive and modern school.
Founded in 1965, EF has operates in 107 countries worldwide and has over 200 language schools in over 60 cities in China. English First employs 43,500 staff and teachers globally and has big plans for continued growth for the future. Teach English with EF and join a company that has invested in outstanding educational materials and is well known for the support and training provided to all teachers.
ESL English Teaching Jobs with English First China
Do you want to teach at a school where your creativity will be valued and where you can make a real difference to the lives of those around you, both students and colleagues? An ESL teaching job with English First gives you the option to teach at a school in a vibrant, metropolitan Chinese city or to get a more authentic, local experience based in a smaller city.
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Students
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Kids & Teens
The majority of students at EF range from 3 to 18 years old ensuring teachers teach a wide variety of ages and abilities. This age group requires a lot of energy and passion as well as the ability to create excitement and fun in the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to use their creativity to really bring the lesson alive and make the most of a variety of activities such as role plays, group work, competitions, drama, stories and songs.
Adults
English First China also offers courses to adult and business English students. Students are typically young professionals working for multinational or export companies, who are interacting more and more on a global level and are looking to develop their communication and written skills to keep ahead. Lessons are focused on relevant topics and emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and improving pronunciation through pair work and role plays.
Classes
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Locations in China
English First China
Tianjin
Hangzhou
Hefei
Dalian
Qingdao
Suzhou
Nanjing
Chengdu
Wuhan
Shijiazhuang
Harbin
and over 50 other cities
Requirements
- Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa
- Bachelor’s degree
- TEFL certificate preferred (but we provide free TEFL to those without one)
- New or experienced teachers welcome (full training provided)
- Enthusiastic, open-minded, professional
Main Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of English classes to a range of abilities
- Use your creative skills to develop Life Club and other events
- Ensure students learn in an engaging manner
- Attendance and participation of weekly meeting / training sessions
- Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students
- Attend school social events and parties
Salary & Compensation Package
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- 7,000 – 13,500 RMB (1,000 – 2,000 USD) per month (based on qualifications and school location)
- 9,000 – 12,000 RMB annual flight allowance
- Accommodation: free shared Western style housing or a housing allowance (depending on the city)
- Performance bonuses
- Sponsored legal Z work visa
- Salary advance available in some locations
- Health insurance provided
- 10 paid annual leave days plus 11 national holidays
- Airport pick-up upon arrival
- ESL certification programs including Cambridge TKT, Trinity CertTESOL, Trinity DipTESOL
- Free Mandarin Chinese lessons
- Contract completion bonus
- Loyalty bonus for each new contract signed
- Employee discount scheme
- On-going training and academic support
- Promotion opportunities globally within the EF network
Talking to Teachers
“The best part about teaching English is the kids. It feels great to have a job that makes me feel like I am making a difference and gives me tangible results.There is nothing more satisfying than teaching kids new material and having them be able to produce it the following weeks. At the end of the day, the kids always seem to make me smile.”
“In a world that is becoming increasingly global, language learning is becoming increasingly important. It’s fun, exciting, and rewarding to be a part of this.I have now been teaching for over a year, and seeing the progress some of my students have made in the last year is truly remarkable.”
“Teaching English in Asia had always been on my list of things I wanted to do. I have had many friends who have tried their hand at teaching English at some point.All have had overwhelmingly positive experiences, many saying it was the most fun they ever had.”
“EF provides a wide range of resources for language learning students of all ages and levels. There are lesson plans, interactive white board activities, songs, videos, flashcards, textbooks and more.If you are a first time teacher you will have all the necessary teaching materials, but you will also have the support of your Director of Studies and other colleagues.”