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Middle school and high school art teaching opportunity. Teaching load can be tailored to the talents of the successful candidate. 

Art woudl comprise a part of the teaching load but to be full time the successful candidate will need to teach other classes also-PE, ESL, English, etc. (based on the skills of the successful candidate). Perfect candidate would be able to also teach music!

Excellent opportunity to live in a large city (3 to 6 million) where English speaking foreigners are welcome.  Competetive salary with a very low cost of living - this is an excellent opportunity for a first time visitor to Asia to learn the Chinese language and culture while saving more money than is possible in the United States.  

Posted: January 2019
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LocationYantai, China
Start DateAugust 2019
Contract Length10 months
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 3000 - 4000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • $1700 annual travel allowance
  • $530 monthly housing allowance (with average apartments around the $400 a month range)
  • Health Insurance
  • $500 moving allowance
  • Complete support from Chinese nationals for travel, moving, daily liviing (Speaking Chinese is not a requirement)
  • Very low cost of living (possible to eat in a restaurant for under $2 a meal)

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorArt or Art education
Additional School Requirements
  • Native level English speaker (Preference will be given to native English speakers)
  • Ability to teach more than art or take a part time position

About the School

Saint Paul American is a private school located in the beautiful coastal city of Yantai, China. The school is a program affiliated to Beijing Normal University, which is one of the most prestigious schools in China and was founded in 1902. The campus features a soccer field, multiple basketball courts, a gymnasium, dormitories and a number of building for instruction. The school follows an American curriculum and follows the AERO standards which are intended to promote proficiency in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and English. Saint Paul American School is part of Nacel International and has campuses around the world.  We currently have schools in China, South Korea, The Philippines, Vietnam, Turkey, Poland, France and The United States.