Location : #
Suzhou, Jiangsu
Expected date on board #
Aug-2025
Weekly Working Days #
5 Days
Weekly Teaching Hours #
0800-1700
Student Age #
3-6 years old
Class Size #
10-20 Students
Job Requirements #
– Native English speaker or equivalent English proficiency preferred
– Have a bachelor’s degree or above in economics; No Criminal Record
– Physical Check
– With 2 years of ESL teaching experience for secondary or high school students
– Be able to prepare lessons for the new curriculum.
– Being self-motivated, responsible, and having a passion for education.
– Easy to cooperate with and follow the school’s rules
– Be familiar with AP or A-level curriculum, or be able to prepare lessons for the new curriculum
Job Responsibilities #
– Teaching experience of 2 years or above preferred. To teach Economics for high school students;
– Communicate with Chinese homeroom teachers about the students’ learning.
– Manage classroom discipline and maintain an interactive class environment
– Finish the academic requirements from the academic director; maintain high teaching quality
– Design and grade homework, placement tests, progress assessments, midterms, and final exams
– Attend required meetings, including parents’ meetings, weekly academic meetings, etc
Salary Package: #
27-30k before tax based on working experience, educational background, and the interview performance (minimum 2-year contract)
Work visa support #
– Paid Chinese Holidays: those holidays are National Day,
– New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Pure-Brightness Day,
– Mid-Autumn Day and Labor Day.
– Fully paid summer and winter holidays
– Local health insurance (commercial insurance)
About #
The Pros and Cons of Living in China – Detailed #
- Pro: Outstanding cuisine
If you’re an avid foodie and have researched the cuisine of your intended destination, you’ll no doubt have realized that China is a phenomenal gastronomic hub. In this food-obsessed culture, fantastic food is served 24/7, no matter where you are. Plus, it’s all so damn affordable. From quick catch-ups outside steamed bun joints to sumptuous, 3-hr long feasts in fancy restaurants: much of life and business in China takes place over a meal. Local, regional, wholesome and tasty food is a huge advantage of living in China. Discovering the culinary delights in every city is reason enough to travel domestically at every chance.
- Con: Lack of food familiarity & dubious food hygiene
Do you know what’s a drawback of living in China, though? Sweet, white, chewing-gum bread. Actually, make that sweet everything, including mayonnaise, pasta sauces and even pizzas. Because yes, you will find plenty of Western food in China, but, blimey, it rarely tastes as it should. Add a very ‘fluid’ attitude to food hygiene, and you’ve got yourself a bonafide foodie adventure.
Good luck!
- Pro: Excellent salaries
The financial advantage of living in China as an ESL teacher is unquestionable. English teachers are so in demand right now that schools and institutions are offering sensationally attractive packages, which can include a tax-free housing stipend, top-notch health insurance, visa-costs reimbursements, and a load of extra perks. China is unbeatable for intrepid teachers who want it all (to enjoy a great cultural experience whilst earning well and saving).
- Con: Challenging workload
Fantastic teaching salaries are definitely a pro of living in China yet you will need to work hard to earn big. Experienced expats say this is a country of opportunity and hard work in equal measure. Think long days, some weekends, and the incessant pressure to always perform at your best. Luckily, there are various teaching job types in China. Here, you can earn top yuan and work hard or earn less but have a more leisurely lifestyle. Either way, you’ll be on top, for the following crucial reason.
- Pro: Amazing job opportunities
Demand for foreign English teachers is at an all-time high in 2023. Not only can you find an excellent teaching position with loads of perks, but the opportunities multiply once you have your first teaching stint under your belt. There’s a lot of room to climb the professional teaching ladder in China, more so than perhaps anywhere else in the world. Given the prestige of landing impressive jobs in such a thriving country, a teaching stint in China will undoubtedly boost your resume for years to come.
- Con: Tough Competition
Since China has dropped its harsh, COVID-related entry requirements, eager teachers are moving to the country in droves. Yes, there is abundant teaching work on offer, yet competition is tough. What you need to do is stand out from the crowd.
- Pro: High standard, but the low cost of living
This winning combination, coupled with the high salaries, makes China an appealing teaching destination. Life here is inexpensive, even in megacities, especially when compared to most of Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Plus, there are many options to keep your cost of living low, including eating locally and not renting a 5-star serviced apartment in the absolute center of a city’s CBD. Your life will still include plenty of comforts and indulgences.
- Con: Lack of familiar products/services
Some might say that one always gets what one pays for, but in the case of China, that’s not entirely true. Some expats lament the lack of home comforts, yet, in reality, (almost) everything you may want is here. The catch? You’ll pay top dollar for it if it’s imported and not made locally.
