International Teaching Jobs in China (China Teaching Jobs)

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China’s 2025–26 hiring season brings 23 verified international teaching positions across major cities and provinces. These roles span kindergartens, bilingual schools, international high schools, and universities, offering teachers monthly salaries between $2,100 and $5,000, free or subsidized housing, and long paid vacations. Each position provides not only competitive pay but also unique cultural immersion benefits such as travel allowances, local culinary experiences, and vibrant city life.

The positions cover diverse fields including English as a Second Language (ESL), STEM subjects, Literature, Media Studies, Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Visual Arts. Candidates are required to hold TEFL/TESOL certification or subject-specific degrees with teaching credentials. Many schools also sponsor teacher certifications and provide professional development programs, ensuring both career advancement and academic excellence. These roles are designed to meet international standards while promoting cross-cultural education.

Destinations include Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Qingdao, Dalian, Foshan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, and more. Each city provides teachers with a combination of historic landmarks, modern infrastructure, and affordable lifestyles. From Michelin-starred meals and ancient temples to beaches, mountains, and cultural festivals, these job opportunities combine financial stability with unforgettable personal experiences. Teachers will enjoy not only rewarding careers but also the chance to live as true global citizens in China.

1. ESL Teachers – Nantong Kindergarten (Job Code: zw202507220001)

Salary & Benefits: $3,000–$3,200/month after tax. Free traditional courtyard apartment. 4 weeks paid vacation + 12 mini-breaks. Free high-speed rides to Shanghai Disney.
Teaching Load: Only 15 babies per class + 3 caregivers.
City Highlights: Yangtze River feasts, 1,000-year-old temples, and weekend trips to Shanghai.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we will guide you if you don’t have it). Love for 2–3-year-olds.

2. ESL Teachers – Foshan International School (Job Code: zw202405080003)

Salary & Benefits: $2,700–$4,500/month after tax. $500 housing allowance. Fully paid summer, winter, and Christmas vacations. Free martial arts + Cantonese opera classes.
Teaching Load: 15 students/class + VIP tutoring.
City Highlights: Michelin dim sum, Wing Chun training, 40 minutes to Macau.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Passion for 14–18-year-olds.

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3. ESL Teachers – Dalian Bilingual School (Job Code: zw202407240002)

Salary & Benefits: $3,400–$4,000/month after tax. Free beachfront luxury apartment (worth $1,500+). 30 days paid vacation + $800 flight allowance.
Teaching Load: 20–25 teaching hours/week. Project-based teaching with no standardized tests.
City Highlights: King crab feasts, Russian castles, and coastal trips.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Passion for 15–18-year-olds

4. ESL Teachers – Tianjin International School (Job Code: zw202307030001)

Salary & Benefits: $2,700–$4,500/month after tax. $500 housing allowance. 55 days fully paid vacation. No exam pressure—communication focus only.
Teaching Load: 15–18 teaching hours/week.
City Highlights: Michelin crab banquets, acrobatics shows, 30 minutes to Beijing.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Passion for 11–13-year-olds.

5. Literature Teachers – Qingdao International School (Job Code: zw202409060001)

Salary & Benefits: $3,500–$3,900/month after tax. $500 housing allowance. $1,000 annual book fund. 8 weeks paid vacation.
Teaching Load: AP Literature classes with sea views.
City Highlights: Seafood towers, German castle libraries, bullet train to Kyoto.
Requirements: Master’s in Literature + AP experience.

6. Media Educators – Hangzhou International School (Job Code: zw202409140002)

Salary & Benefits: $3,400–$4,100/month after tax. Free river-view loft (worth $1,200+). 75 days paid vacation. Access to Alibaba Innovation Labs.
Teaching Load: AP Global Perspectives.
City Highlights: Banquets by West Lake, World Internet Conference, 1 hour to Shanghai.
Requirements: Master’s in Media/Global Studies + AP curriculum experience.

7. University Teachers – Shaoxing University (Job Code: zw202412090007)

Salary & Benefits: $2,100–$3,500/month after tax. Free Ming Dynasty courtyard apartment ($800+ value). 90 days fully paid vacation. Research bonuses + cultural stipend.
Teaching Load: 20 students/class. Autonomous adult learners.
City Highlights: Lu Xun’s study, Hangzhou weekend trips, traditional wine feasts.
Requirements: Master’s degree + TEFL (we guide if not certified). Passion for 18–23-year-olds.

8. ESL Teachers – Nanchang International School (Job Code: zw202404180008)

Salary & Benefits: $2,800–$3,500/month (tax-free). $420 housing subsidy. Flights reimbursed. Paid summer, winter, Christmas + all Chinese holidays. Free kindergarten enrollment for 1 child.
Teaching Load: 3–6-year-olds, max 20 kids/class.
City Highlights: High-speed trains, vibrant modern city.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Love for small children.

9. Visual Arts Teacher – Beijing International School (Job Code: zw202305190001)

Salary & Benefits: $3,200–$4,500/month + free apartment. 60 days summer break (60% paid). Zero paperwork—focus on creativity.
Teaching Load: Visual Arts for ages 6–12.
City Highlights: 798 Art District, Great Wall trips, rich art culture.
Requirements: Art degree + TEFL (we guide if not certified).

10 ESL Teachers – Chengdu Training Center (Job Code: zw202306250001)

Salary & Benefits: $2,300–$2,900/month after tax. Free downtown apartment. 4-day weekends every week. 16 days paid holidays. Panda volunteering included.
Teaching Load: 10 students/class, ages 4–6.
City Highlights: Sichuan food, Buddhist temples, gateway to Tibet.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it).

11. ESL Teachers – Beijing Bilingual School (Job Code: zw202505120004)

Salary & Benefits: $3,600–$4,100/month after tax. Free Siheyuan courtyard apartment (worth $1,500+). 42 days winter/summer vacation (50% paid).
Teaching Load: Only 20 students/class with 3 teaching assistants.
City Highlights: Teach inside the Forbidden City, Michelin duck banquets, trips to Mongolian grasslands.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Passion for 6–12-year-olds.

12. STEM Teachers – Shanghai Bilingual School (Job Code: zw202411010001)

Salary & Benefits: $3,400–$4,100/month. $600 housing allowance. Up to 77 days paid vacations. Zero paperwork, pure teaching.
Teaching Load: Science subjects for ages 7–12.
City Highlights: Synchrotron Radiation Lab access, Michelin “lab cuisine,” Yangtze ecosystem tours.
Requirements: Science degree + teaching credential.

13. ESL Teachers – Chongqing Kindergarten (Job Code: zw202501060001)

Salary & Benefits: $3,900–$4,600/month. $500+ housing allowance. 70 days paid vacations.
Teaching Load: Only 20 teaching hours/week.
City Highlights: Hotpot feasts, Avatar-like mountains, Yangtze River nightlife.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Love for 3–6-year-olds.

14. ESL Teachers – Beijing Elite Kindergarten (Job Code: zw202302020001)

Salary & Benefits: $4,200–$5,000/month. $600+ housing allowance. Paid Chinese holidays + flight bonus.
Teaching Load: 16–20 students per class, ages 2–6.
City Highlights: Forbidden City access, Great Wall skiing, $25 Michelin duck meals.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it).

15. ESL Teachers – Shanghai Top Kindergarten (Job Code: zw202506190005)

Salary & Benefits: $3,900–$4,600/month. Free luxury apartment (worth $2,000+). Paid travel days + all Chinese holidays.
Teaching Load: 15 students/class. Ages 3–6.
City Highlights: Free Disneyland entry, Michelin meals, bullet train trips.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it).

16. Visual Arts Teacher – Beijing International School (Job Code: zw202502270002)

Salary & Benefits: $3,200–$4,500/month + free apartment. 60 days summer break (60% paid).
Teaching Load: Visual Arts for ages 6–12.
City Highlights: 798 District galleries, ancient art culture, high-speed trains to Xi’an.
Requirements: Art degree + TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it).

17. ESL Teachers – Zhengzhou Bilingual School (Job Code: zw202401160002)

Salary & Benefits: ¥20,000–¥23,000/month. Housing allowance included. Paid summer (30 days) + winter (22 days) + all Chinese holidays. Performance bonuses + PD programs.
Teaching Load: 15–20 teaching hours/week.
City Highlights: Prime educational district, balanced lifestyle, modern school environment.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Experience with teens 15–17.

18. ESL Teachers – Wenzhou International Kindergarten (Job Code: zw202502050002)

Salary & Benefits: ¥20,000–¥25,000/month. Housing support, flight allowance, full health insurance. Paid vacations.
Teaching Load: ESL for ages 3–6. Small class sizes.
City Highlights: Modern coastal city with expat-friendly environment.
Requirements: TEFL/TESOL certification (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Passion for early childhood teaching.

19. Math Teachers – Shenzhen International School (Job Code: zw202303030003)

Salary & Benefits: Tax-free salary + relocation allowance. 12 weeks paid leave. Housing stipend or furnished apartment. Health insurance + flight reimbursement.
Teaching Load: Math for ages 9–12.
City Highlights: Tech hub, multicultural classrooms, vibrant expat lifestyle.
Requirements: Math degree + teaching experience. IB/PYP/Cambridge preferred.

20. AP Social Sciences Teacher – Qingdao (Job Code: zw202502240005)

Salary & Benefits: ¥25,000–¥30,000/month. Free housing. Paid summer + winter breaks. Festival bonuses + annual health check.
Teaching Load: AP Social Sciences for grades 10–12.
City Highlights: Coastal lifestyle, international teaching environment, collaborative AP team.
Requirements: AP teaching experience.

21. ESL Teachers – Xi’an Training Center (Job Code: zw202412250004)

Salary & Benefits: ¥17,000–¥24,000/month. Free accommodation. Paid vacations. Affordable lifestyle for savings.
Teaching Load: ESL for ages 3–12. Small class sizes (max 10).
City Highlights: Ancient capital, Terracotta Warriors, UNESCO heritage sites.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Passion for young learners.

22. ESL Teachers – Kunshan International School (Job Code: zw202405220002)

Salary & Benefits: Housing allowance, annual flight reimbursement, full insurance. Paid vacations (42-day summer + 15-day winter).
Teaching Load: A-Level curriculum, ages 15–18.
City Highlights: Modern city, expat-friendly, cultural exchange opportunities.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). ESL experience preferred.

23. ESL Teachers – Wuhan Kindergarten (Job Code: zw202304040003)

Salary & Benefits: ¥25,000–¥28,000/month. Housing allowance. Annual airfare allowance. Paid vacation + full holidays. Insurance included.
Teaching Load: ESL for ages 2–6, max 20 students/class.
City Highlights: Innovative hub, cultural city, affordable living.
Requirements: TEFL certified (or we guide you if you don’t have it). Early childhood experience preferred.