TEFL Jobs in China

  China

Changchun,  ChongQing,  Dalian,  Hefei,  Lanzhou,  Linyi,  Qingdao,  Shenyang,  Taiyuan,  Tangshan,  Weifang,  Wuhan,  Xiangtan,  Xuzhou,  Zibo

Length of Position: 6, 7.5, 12, 13.5 months Departure Dates
Dates: Open

Description: Teaching English in China

China is the most populous country on the planet with a booming economy that continues to rise. With its rise, the demand for TEFL teachers has increased massively as locals are eager to learn English in order to improve and improve their opportunities at home. Speaking English can mean a better life and future for locals living in China.

Highlights: Recommended Training:

While you can find a teaching job with basic TEFL/TESOL skills, our in-country partners recommend our top-level courses in order to find you the best job abroad!

* 100-hour Online TEFL/TESOL Course
* 120-hour Weekend TEFL/TESOL Course

A top level course will increase your prospects, as you'll qualify for more specialized and challenging TEFL/TESOL jobs with higher salaries.

1. How much will I be paid?
Your monthly salary will depend on the number of hours you choose to work a week as follows: 15 hrs: 3500RMB 20 hrs: 5000RMB 25 hrs: 6200RMB. You will be paid in RMB into your local bank account (you will be assisted in setting this up on arrival.) The tax rate is 0-10%. The cost of living is approximately 3000RMB (USD 440*) per month (please note that this is a guide only).

2. Do I receive a bonus or flight reimbursement?
You will receive a bonus of 100 - 1150 USD on successful completion of your contract. (This bonus increases with project length and contracted hours.)

3. How many days holiday will I receive per year?
You will receive two weeks unpaid vacation for 13.5 / 12 month contracts and one week unpaid vacation for 6 / 7.5 month contracts. There are short end of term breaks for those on 13.5 / 12 month contracts. There are also 6 unpaid days for Spring Festival and 10 Chinese National holidays per year.

4. What are my working hours?
You can choose whether you work a 25 hour week, a 20 hour week or a 15 hour week. Each contract requires you to work up to 8 hours on both Saturdays and Sundays. Some classes are held in the evening. The number of days off you'll have depends heavily on the contract you sign. A 15 hour teacher will only work 2-3 days a week. A 20 hour teacher will only work 3-4 days a week. A 25-hour teacher will have 2, non-consecutive days off a week.

5. Can I renew my contract?
Your contract may be extendable; you would need to discuss this with your school.

6. What happens if I need to break my contract?
As the work visa has been applied for by the school, to break the contract would directly cause your stay to be illegal. You would lose your bonus and any other related payments.

7. What will my accommodation be like?
You will have a private room in rent-free fully furnished accommodation, usually shared with other English teachers.

8. When should I book my flights?
It is your responsibility to book and pay for your flights, and to arrive in good time for your flight. We advise you refrain from booking your flights until you have signed your teaching contract.

9. Who is my contract with?
The contract you sign will be with the language school or institute that you will be teaching at, not with i-to-i or with our overseas partner.

10. What visa do I need?
Our in-country partner will advise on the visa process and requirements for this. It is important that you meet all the requirements outlined for the placement as some or all of these may be essential requirements to get the correct working visa.

Qualifications:
- Native English speaker.
- Must be a holder of a native English passport eg. UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada. South African with English being the first language is also accepted.
- TEFL/TESOL qualification (100-hour or 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course recommended).
- University degree holder.

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts

Salary / Pay: Your monthly salary will depend on the number of hours you choose to work a week.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

i-to-i Online TEFL's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses for travelers. With projects in over 20 countries, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, media, health, conservation, building, museums, marketing or tourism.