Teaching Jobs in China

EF English First teachers have a very good lifestyle in China with an employment package that in most cases equates in monetary terms to roughly $17,500 USD per annum after tax. The package includes:

• A monthly salary paid in local currency and equivalent to that of a local, highly paid Chinese manager
• Flights to and from the employment destination for all candidates completing a 12-month contract
• A room in shared accommodation- no rent charged
• Legal working papers, and relevant ID cards as required
• Health insurance
• Teacher Life Care Program
• Free Mandarin Classes

Flights

EF English First has a standard contract for teaching jobs in China and offers a complete package, which takes the hassle out of moving abroad. Part of our package includes flights - making sure that at the end of your contract you can return to your hometown*. EF English First schools will pay for flights to and from the employment destination for all candidates completing a 12-month contract.

Accommodation

In the majority of cases EF English First's care package includes a room in shared accommodation - a minority of schools offer assistance in finding suitable accommodation and a housing allowance. Typically candidates share a flat with one other teacher - due to cultural norms in China these are usually single sex occupancies although if you are travelling with a partner you can be accommodated together. All flats have a shared living area with TV, shared kitchen (including microwave) and a western style toilet and bathroom.

Whenever possible, EF schools attempt to house all teachers in the same block of flats. All flats are in affluent areas with good amenities- supermarket etc. and in many cases within walking distance of the school. All accommodation is provided free of charge but utility bills are paid by the occupants.

Visas

All EF English First teachers have correct working papers, and relevant ID cards as required. You will be guided through the visa application process by your Director of Studies.

If you would like to know more about the visa process in China in Beijing, Shanghai, Gaungzhou and Shenzhen, please view our comprehensive China Z Visa Guide

Insurance Highlights

• Specially designed for EF teaching jobs in China
• Round the clock coverage
• Worldwide assistance service
• Low deductibles
• Free Basic Insurance for all EF English First teachers

Working Hours

Contracts are for 40-hours per week, including an average 20 hours of teaching. Hours of work will usually involve working in the morning and in the evening as well as the weekends with two days off (typically Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday). During the summer and winter peak periods teachers receive one day a week off. In peak periods, teachers can be asked to teach up to 26 contact hours.

Support

EF English First's commitment to Teacher Development is highlighted by regular Teacher Workshops. These workshops often focus on a series of skills from Teaching Vocabulary to Developing Learner Autonomy. Materials for workshops are developed by the Director of Studies or taken from our Global Intranet teaching resource. Attendance at such workshops is mandatory. Occasionally, the Academic Operations Manager from the local support office will lead a workshop on their school visit.

In-country support from EF's Teacher Life Care team

Throughout your time teaching English in China , we will take care of you. EF has a dedicated Teacher Life Care (TLC) team who is just a phone call away. Need practical advice on how to open a bank account? Feel like exploring China ? Want to hobnob with other EF teachers? Or just need occasional support? EF's TLC team will be there to help.

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