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Kindergarten ESL Teacher

Given current government guidelines, we can only accept applications from candidates within Asia and European countries. 

You’ll generally teach 25 hours each week (100 teaching hours per month) and will enjoy a friendly team-oriented teaching office from where to plan your classes while not teaching,

You’ll enjoy 2 days off per week (weekday or weekend, depending on the age of your students!),

Occasionally, you can enjoy fun staff-training activities organised by the school!

A comprehensive training plan will be in place to help prepare you for your new position, with fun, on-going training throughout your time in the role!

Teaching young learners often means meeting and chatting with parents to discuss the progress made by their pride and joy, and building a good relationship!

Posted: January 2020
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.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

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LocationVarious locations, China
Start DateOctober 2020
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelEarly Childhood
Monthly SalaryUSD 2500 - 2800
Number of Vacancies10

Job Benefits

  • A competitive salary package
  • Visa reimbursement, of up to 5,000 RMB
  • Housing allowance
  • A medical insurance package
  • Contract-renewal bonuses of up to 5,000 RMB
  • Free hotel upon arrival, often for up to 5 days, while you look for your first apartment
  • 3000-6000 RMB Airfare allowance
  • A range of social experiences with your new multi-cultured team
  • PU letter provided for teachers who are out of China
  • Stable and professional teaching & management system

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
  • TEFL (120+ hour) certificate
  • CRB (Criminal Record Background) check certificate (dated within 6-months)
  • Native-level English-speaker from either the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa, aged between 20 and 55 (for visa regulation purposes)
  • A love of teaching, young learners
  • Be of a cheerful and energetic disposition
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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