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Canadian Off-Shore Elementary Teacher

For 14 years, Richmond School District, in Metro Vancouver has been providing professional support to Canadian teachers working in public schools in Shenzhen, China. We will continue to provide support for this highly successful program that demonstrates a Canadian approach in K to 9.

At the moment, we are searching for an additional two elementary level teachers to join the program as soon as possible. 

This program represents a terrific opportunity for teachers to enjoy a one year or longer teaching experience in China.  Upon a successful experience, all teachers will be assured of the option to join the Teacher Teaching on Call (TTOC) list for Richmond School District in Vancouver upon their return to Canada. 

Compensation for this program is one of the best in China as it includes a salary and benefits package that is comparable to teachers working in Canada.  These contracts also include free accommodation, a settlement allowance, medical benefits, airfare and a contribution to mid-year travel. 

While the majority of the instruction delivered is focused on teaching English as a Foreign Language, our teachers have the opportunity to teach other subject areas (non-core unless there is Mandarin facility) from time to time, contingent on skill set. All the teaching positions are within Chinese public schools and follow the Chinese curriculum. Our purpose in Shenzhen is to provide excellent English instruction as well as opportunities for Chinese school teachers, administrators and parents to observe our Canadian teaching methodologies. 

To date, the program has proven to be interesting and rewarding for the Chinese students, professional staff and parents from the schools, as well as, virtually all of the more than 90 Canadian teacher participants.

All applicants need to be certified Canadian teachers

Posted: September 2018
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationShenzhen, China
Start DateNovember 2019
Contract Length1 Year (renewable)
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary, Middle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 3900
Number of Vacancies2

Job Benefits

  • Yearly expenses/settlement allowance
  • One return airfare per year plus a travel contribution for one mid-year trip
  • Medical insurance coverage
  • Professional support, in-person and online
  • An opportunity to return to join the District following the assignment

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityCanada
Additional School Requirements
  • Primary/intermediate or junior high school training and/or experience ELL training and/or experience would be an asset

About the School

The International Programs Department, a revenue generating entity within the British Columbia Richmond School District, runs a variety of programs both on and off shore.  These programs include: full time international students in our Richmond schools, short term visiting international students, professional learning programs for Chinese teachers and administrators, and supporting schools abroad with the provision of certified teachers and professional support.   OFFSHORE POSITIONS For more than 10 years our District has been successfully in offering cooperative teaching programs in a variety of schools in Shenzhen, China. Teaching positions range from Grade 1 to 9.  While the majority of the instruction delivered is focused on EFL, our teachers do have the opportunity to teach other subject areas from time to time.  All the teaching positions are within the Chinese public schools and follow the Chinese curriculum.  Our purpose in Shenzhen is two-fold: to provide excellent English instruction and to provide opportunities for Chinese school teachers, administrators and parents to observe our Canadian teaching methodologies.  To date, the program has proven to be interesting and rewarding for all teacher participants, students, professional staff and parents.  We hope to continue to deliver and improve this very successful program for many years to come.  It is with this in mind, that we are offering up to 8 classroom positions for certified Canadian teachers for the 2017/18 school year in Shenzhen, China.   The compensation package for our offshore teachers is similar to that of a teacher working in our school district.  Compared to other teaching positions in China, these positions are some of the best teaching opportunities for qualified foreign teachers.   Upon completion of a successful assignment in China most of our teachers have returned to the Richmond School District to join our schools as full time teachers. Should you be interested in a position and/or wish more information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the email below. R. Hudson Senior Assoiciate Richmond / Shenzhen Program