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ESL Teacher

Do you want to grow yourself professionally in China? Are you excited about living in and experiencing beautiful cities that China has to offer? Would you like professional training and support (paid and provided for training and teambuilding events not to mention weekly in center ongoing professional development workshops) both inside and outside of school so as to make your life in China rich and rewarding? Do you want to give students their first opportunity to have an English conversation, complete a treasure hunt using English, deliver a speech about their hopes and dreams for the future or even instill confidence for them to study abroad?

If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then China is the place to be!

Posted: August 2019
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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LocationHangzhou, China
Start DateSeptember 2019
Eligible CandidatesDistrict/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, University
Monthly SalaryUSD 2000 - 3500
Number of Vacancies10

Job Benefits

  • 14,000 RMB to 25,000 RMB/month base Salary (Commensurate with level of experience)
  • Free accommodation/ accommodation allowance
  • Two days off per week
  • Flight allowance
  • Airport pick up and Year-round logistics support
  • Paid Z-visa, residence permit
  • Paid initial on-boarding training and in-center training
  • Paid medical check and health insurance
  • Paid Chinese tuition and ongoing Language Learning support
  • Paid Chinese public holidays+ other paid holidays (varied from schools)
  • Paid monthly social and team building events
  • Contract completion bonus
  • Promotion opportunities!

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand or Australia
  • 120 hour TEFL certificate (or 2 years post-graduate certificate) or other teaching qualification (or willing to obtain one)
  • A clean criminal background check
TEFL certification required
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