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Top schools ESL Teacher in China $2600-$3700 kindy-middle school

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  • China: Shenzhen/Guangzhou/Xiamen/Ningbo/Suzhou/Shanghai.
  • SIE - Succeed in Education
  • Experience: 2 YEARS
  • Number of positions: 50
  • Degree Required

Job Summary

Details of Position

Native level Speakers ONLY
Kindergarten -Primary-Middle School ESL Teacher and High School Subject Teachers

Job Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional lessons that facilitate active learning experiences with clearly established objectives using the provided textbook and learning materials
Participate in extracurricular events, social activities, and teacher departmental meetings as required by the center
Be familiar with and able to use relevant technology to support instruction and present lessons
Working Hours: <18 teaching hours per week
Student Age: 3-6/7-13/13-15/16-18
Start Date: September 2026

Employment Status
Full-time

Educational Requirements
Bachelor Major: English / Education/ Matching subjects, relevant teaching experience
120 Hour TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Certification
Clean health/criminal background to obtain a Chinese work visa

Experience Requirements
1-3 years depending on qualifications (2 years preferred)

Additional Requirements
Independent and outgoing personalities are preferred. While SIE will sponsor your work visa, provide training, and support you with anything you need during your contract term, we believe teaching abroad is more than another job. Its a chance to become part of a foreign community and experience a new culture. We only select the best applicants who we think will excel both inside and outside the classroom in assisting SIE to achieve our company mission of helping bridge the cultural divide between China and the rest of the world through language and education.

SIE employs teachers who take education seriously.
You do not need to start at the top.
But you must be ready to grow and commit professionally.
If you are looking for a stable employer,an educator career,SIE is built for you.

About Success in Education (SIE): Your Career Partner in China
Founded in 2013 | 5,000+ Success Stories | Headquartered in Shenzhen

Who We Are: More Than Just a School, We Are Your Employer
Success in Education (SIE) is not a short-term recruitment agency; we are a professional educational employer and teacher development platform. Based in the international hub of Shenzhen, we specialize in bridging the gap between global educators and Chinas premium K-12 school systems. Since our inception, we have sponsored and managed over 5,000 international teachers, building a community rooted in Stability, Integrity, and Professionalism.

What Sets Us Apart: The SIE Support Ecosystem
In a market that can often feel uncertain, SIE provides a Safety Net that a single school cannot offer. We take full legal and administrative responsibility for our teachers, allowing you to focus on what you do best: inspiring students.
Guaranteed Stability: When you sign with SIE, you gain access to a network of 200+ prestigious partner schools. We dont just fill a seat; we secure your career. If a school placement isnt the right fit, we facilitate a transition within our network, ensuring your income and legal status remain uninterrupted.

Professional Pedagogy & Training: We are the only platform that provides comprehensive 1-on-1 interview preparation and ongoing classroom mentorship. Our academic team, led by experts with over a decade of experience in the China market, ensures you are not just placed but prepared to excel in high-standard academic environments.
Legal & Financial Integrity: We operate in full compliance with the PRC Foreigner Entry-Exit Laws and Labor Laws. As a certified employer by the Foreign Experts Bureau, we handle every detail of your Z-visa sponsorship, social insurance, and housing logistics. At SIE, our 13-year track record of on-time salary payments is our proudest achievement.

Our Mission: Building Educators, Not Just Staff
Our mission is to identify high-potential candidates and develop them into great teachers. We believe that professional skills and teaching quality should be the main priorities. That is why we invest heavily in our teachers growthfrom initial onboarding to helping you achieve advanced certifications like the iPGCE.

Qualifications

TEFL Certificate

120 Hours TEFL/TESOL/CELTA
PGCE/QTS/State License if possible

Salary and Benefits

¥18,000 - ¥25,000 / month gross
≈ £1,982–£2,753 / $2,668–$3,705 / €2,312–€3,212
Accommodation Flights Health insurance Holiday pay Training support Visa sponsorship

Monthly Salary
18K-25k RMB before tax (Social insurance included )for ESL position / 22-28K RMB before tax for Subject teaching
ESL Teachers (Kindergarten to Middle School): Inspire young learners through interactive, play-based lessons.(Monthly:$ 2600 - $ 3500/ month (Before Tax) with living costs around $1000-$1500/month in Tier 1 cities)
High School Subject Teachers: Teach specialized subjects (e.g., Science, Math, Literature) in English.(Monthly: $3500- $4000 with living costs around $1000-$1500/month in Tier 1 cities)

Compensation Breakdown & Other Benefits
Full Training Support (Interview preparation- Pre-job Training/Observation -Onsite Follow up) provided for free
Housing allowance (or school accommodation provided)
Flight reimbursement 5000-8000
Winter/Summer vacations with holiday pay
Holidays: fully paid 13 days of Chinese public holidays.
Chinese health insurance provided
Legal Z work visa sponsorship and application assistance
Free hotel during the first week after arrival with bank, phone, and apartment logistics assistance
Teaching/living support for the entire Contract

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¥18,000 - ¥25,000 / month gross
≈ £1,982–£2,753 / $2,668–$3,705 / €2,312–€3,212

Job Summary

Kindergarten-Primary-Middle-High School Teacher in China
Location: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Xiamen, Ningbo, Qingdao
On-Board Date: All year round (Peak time is August/February)
Salary Range: RMB 19K-25K-29K/month (Before Tax)
Contract Length: 2 years/1.5 years/1 year
Accommodation: housing allowance included in the salary (or school accommodation provided) + full relocation support
Flight Bonus: RMB 5000-8000
Online training sessions for interview demo and Q&A (Free)

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