Program Highlights

• Excellent salary: 17,000 – 19,000 RMB per month plus benefits (housing allowance included)
• Paid flight upfront for new 2018 graduates
• Teach on a Wednesday to Saturday schedule
• Friendly, supportive teaching environment with excellent materials

ESL Jobs in Shenzhen

We are now holding interviews for English teachers to teach 4 to 14 year olds at our training centers in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. If you are a dynamic teacher, have an interest in an authentic Chinese school setting and can deliver learner centered, engaging lessons then we are interested in speaking with you.

Teachers use the communicative approach to language teaching with various student interactions encouraged in class such as group work, pair work, role plays, project work as well as more traditional teaching methods to add variety to the classes and help create a fun and relaxed learning environment.

All new teachers will receive training on arrival and will be introduced to the school and teaching methods. Teaching materials and resources are provided by the school and are targeted to the age of the students being taught. Materials follow the Chinese national school curriculum and focus on developing all four skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing. Teachers are encouraged to adapt and supplement the materials where need be to ensure classes are engaging and interesting.

Classes are held from Tuesdays to Saturdays for 3 to 15 students per class, with a maximum of 20 hours of teaching per week, so you have Sundays and Mondays off.

Teach English in Shenzhen

Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong (located just south of Shenzhen), Shenzhen’s location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen become a highlighted city of China, one known for its rapid economic growth.

Shenzhen is considered as one of the richest cities in the country which offers foreigners a great insight into contemporary China. From a small fishing village 30 years ago, Shenzhen has turned into a city filled with dynamic energy and on its way to becoming a world-class metropolis. Shenzhen is also known for its famous architecture, bars, restaurants, art scenes and shopping areas.

Main Responsibilities

• Maximum teaching hours of 20 hours per week
• Tuesdays to Fridays: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Saturdays: 9:00am to 6:00 pm
• Sundays and Mondays off
• Deliver learner centered, engaging lessons to students
• Ensure equal participation of all students
• Complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner
• Actively participate in professional development workshops and activities
• Attend school activities, parties and other events

Compensation

• Excellent salary: 17,000 – 19,000 RMB monthly based on qualifications (housing allowance included)
• Paid flight upfront for new 2018 graduates

• Contract renewal appraisal (boost monthly salary)
• Z work visa application assistance and up to 1000 RMB visa cost reimbursement
• Social, health and accident insurance
• Pre-arrival webinar training and orientation
• Airport pickup, bank, phone card, and apartment rental assistance
• Welcome package and comprehensive arrival orientation
• SDE sponsored social events and culture classes
• Ongoing teacher mentoring and assessment
• Chinese public holidays
• 1 month annual leave (full salary)
• Teacher training and professional development provided
• Chinese lessons provided
• Up to 4 nights hotel provided on arrival before permanent accommodation arranged
• Company events and parties throughout the year

Requirements

• Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Ireland
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years teaching experience OR minimum 120 hour TEFL certificate
• Teaching experience preferred but not required as we provide full training
• Professional, enthusiastic, culturally aware

There are no costs whatsoever for the entire recruitment process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.