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TESOL Teacher

Lenz International Education is seeking a TESOL teacher to work in the beautiful city of Jinan, China. Come join our wonderful team for the experience of a lifetime in February 2019! The job involves a minimum one year contract and the exciting opportunity to teach a variety of students from kindergarten to university. 

Posted: November 2018
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LocationJinan, Shandong Province, China
Start DateFebruary 2019
Contract Length18 months
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor, Vocational/Technical Instructor
Student LevelAll Levels
Monthly SalaryUSD 1700 - 2100
Number of Vacancies2

Job Benefits

  • A salary of 12 000 – 15 000 RMB per month (pre-tax)
  • Free private apartment
  • Two weeks paid vacation
  • Personal accident and medical insurance
  • Paid transport to and from work
  • Assistance in obtaining a work permit and visa for China
  • Assistance in obtaining a Chinese SIM card and bank account.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements
  • Friendly, open-minded, respectful, and enthusiastic personality
  • Native English speaker
  • Citizen of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, or the USA*
  • In good health*
  • Clean criminal record*
  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher*
  • Under 55 years old* (Not applicable for very experienced teachers)

*Requirements of the Chinese work visa

Additionally, candidates would preferably have;

  • A teaching qualification, valid from one of the above-mentioned countries, OR an English language teaching certificate such as TEFL, TESL, TESOL, TKT, CELTA, etc.