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Try Something Different. Hundreds of Positions Now Available!

EF English First is looking for enthusiastic individuals in Casual Work to join our global team in China for the experience of a lifetime. Every year, candidates with varying work and educational experiences teach English with us. We offer you the opportunity to work abroad, experience new cultures, and travel in your spare time—all while earning a full-time salary.

EF will provide you with the training and support in obtaining the qualifications you need to be a star teacher. You don’t need to have teaching experience or speak Chinese to qualify. We will even pay for your flight to China if you teach in one of our selected locations.

All you have to do is take the first step and submit an application!

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Package includes:

Competitive local salary

(12,000 – 15,000 RMB monthly)

Performance bonus after 6 months

(Up to 2,000 RMB monthly)

Flight allowance

TEFL certificate

Health insurance

Legal Z work visa

Free hotel for your first two weeks

Flight to China

(select cities)

Airport pick-up upon arrival

Free Mandarin Chinese lessons

EF social & cultural events

21 days of paid holidays

Requirements

While we welcome applicants with teaching experience, it is not a requirement for applying. You will, however, need these highlighted requirements to be issued a valid work visa. Don’t have all these documents on hand? You can apply and provide them later.

Willing to live and work in China for at least one year

A TEFL Certification

No TEFL? No problem! Find out if you qualify for a FREE TEFL when you apply.

Willing to bear the cost of living and/or education for any dependents you plan to bring to China (carefully research before applying)

A passport holder of AND have a Bachelor’s degree (all majors accepted) from:

Explore China

Teaching at EF

Classroom

Teach in our fresh & modern classrooms, designed for EF by award winning architect William Lim. Our small class sizes create a vibrant environment that encourages interaction between teacher & student.

Technology

Experience the future of education with our tech-savvy learning platforms. Interactive whiteboards/touchscreen TVs, iPads, and constant developments from our Tech Team make us leaders in online/offline learning.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is developed in-house, keeping it fresh, fun, and relevant. We provide the materials you need to create a dynamic and innovative classroom even if this is your first teaching experience.

Career Development

EF Teacher Community

When you join EF in China, you don’t just join a company, you join a community many of whom become your family away from home. Build relationships that last a lifetime with people from all over the world.

Teacher Testimonials

Ben H.

Australia

It’s very rewarding to see how students change and develop over time. You can see the children grow up physically and also ability-wise. It’s really amazing to be able to journey with them and see how they get to improve.

Camille O.

New Zealand

I’ve had the opportunity to work with different kinds of people from all over the world. It’s such a “United Nations” here. The cross-cultural sharing of ideas and strong work ethics has transformed me for the better.

Will S.

Australia

EF is the company which had the greatest impact on my professional growth & development. I made a career here because of my genuine passion for working in such a diverse & supportive workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Office

Shanghai (China)

EF Education First
1st Floor, Jiu An Plaza

Shanghai, China 200040.