Program Highlights

• Excellent monthly salary: 19,800 RMB to 24,200 RMB (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Live and teach in the vibrant capital city of Beijing
• Long summer & winter vacations
• Teach international private school students in grades kindergarten through high school

Current Openings

ESL Jobs in Beijing

We are now looking for dedicated English & Subject teachers to teach at our well-established school in Beijing. We are an internationally focused private school serving students from kindergarten to high school.

Our private school was originally founded in 2005, and over the years the school’s reputation grew along with enrollment demands as we expanded to include students nationwide. We have a teaching staff of over 360 that serve over 1,350 students from Pre-K to Grade 12 in both English and Chinese tracks. Additionally, we now we have a newly established high school campus to meet the huge demand for English education in Beijing to prepare students for international paths.

The school has always been at the forefront in China for educational and cutting-edge instructional strategies. We implement the latest educational practices while utilizing modern facilities and a highly trained team of foreign and Chinese administrators, teachers and staff.

Our uniqueness is centered in our philosophy and approach to education, namely, a very strong emphasis on providing a holistic bilingual and bicultural education to the students who attend our school. While it may sound like a cliché, the school genuinely has a very family feel about it. This is highlighted by the way we care for not only the children but also each other. If you truly want to experience China and the pleasure of teaching Chinese students in an international setting, then joining us will no doubt be an extraordinary life experience and career for you.

English Track & Chinese Track

We offer 2 types of tracks – English Track and Chinese Track, focusing respectively on preparing students for IB programs and excellent high schools and universities abroad in the US, Canada and elsewhere. The Chinese track programs are centered on training students for the top universities in Beijing and throughout China. The major difference is that the courses on the English Track are conducted 90% in English.

Teach English in Beijing

Beijing, capital of the People’s Republic of China, is the nation’s political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. Located in northern China, close to the port city of Tianjin and partially surrounded by Hebei province, Beijing continues to be an exciting place for all things music, fashion and art with plenty of events and shows to attend.

There is a thriving expat community in Beijing, with the Sanlitun area being a popular destination for both expats and trendy locals to mix and mingle over drinks. One of the most important landmarks in the city is Tiananmen Square. This is the world’s largest public square and a must see for all visitors from abroad and from other places in China.

Main Responsibilities

• Monday to Friday schedule (7:45 to 16:30) with lunch breaks (weekends off)
• Maximum of 20 teaching hours per week (overtime compensation will be provided if extra hours are needed)
• Maximum of 20 admin hours per week
• Student ages: varies by position (from kindergarten to high school)
• Teach English and academic topics (math, physic, biology, science etc.) to middle & high school students
• Prepare for each class with written lesson plans and teaching materials in advance
• Utilize the best practices methodology and principles from cutting edge pedagogy as a guide to lessons
• Be responsible for the students’ welfare and development
• Actively pursue your personal development through workshop attendance, reading, peer observations
• Be able to be a part of a team

Compensation

• Excellent base salary: 19,800 RMB per month (degree with certification and experience)
• Excellent base salary: 22,000 RMB per month (Master’s degree, certification and experience)
• Excellent base salary: 24,200 RMB per month (administrator with PhD degree, State certification and experience)
• Responsibility Stipend: 1,200 – 2,000 RMB per month (will only be paid during the 9 months when the school is in session)
• One round trip ticket for employee and each family member (one-time only and reimbursed within the first year of on boarding)
• Relocation allowance from overseas: 6,000 RMB per single and 12,000 RMB per family (one-time only per employment)
• Relocation allowance from mainland China: 3,000 RMB per single and 6,000 RMB per family (one-time only per employment)
• On campus housing or subsidized housing provided (dependent on availability)
• Paid winter & summer holidays + national statutory holidays’ arrangement which will change according to the government plan
• Health insurance: worldwide coverage based on nationalities (up to 100% direct billing at many Beijing hospitals)
• Legal ‘Z’ work visa provided
• Long term disability insurance, Life insurance and Catastrophic Health Insurance provided
• Annual salary raise for all employees
• Subsidized children’s tuition policy subject to annual review

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above (degree in field related to the subject to be taught)
• Native English speakers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Jamaica and Singapore (elementary school positions for Music, Art and Shadow are open to Chinese teachers with fluent English)
• Teaching license for teaching the subject in UK, US or Canada required
• Experience in teaching the subject you are applying for is required: (1 to 4 years of stable employment experience depending on position)
• 120 hours TEFL certificate preferred (No TEFL? – We recommend INTESOL www.GoldStarTeachers.com/INTESOL)
• Professional, dynamic and culturally aware
• Good mental and physical health and clean criminal record

There are no costs whatsoever for the entire recruitment process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.