7 Typical Jobs for Foreigners in China - International School Teacher

International School Teacher While the vast majority of teachers in China are working as English language teachers, you can also find a good gaggle of International school teachers who specialise in a range of subjects in most Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. These teachers work with age groups ranging from kindergarten to sixth form. Typically, the schools follow an American, Canadian or British curriculum. In most cases, these schools are looking to hire expat english teacher with at least a Bachelor’s degree in education and some experience in the field. As a result, they mostly hire directly from overseas. That being said, there are still opportunities for foreigners who already live in China to get work at international schools, even if they don’t have a degree in teaching. Some international schools are willing to hire locally-based English language teachers who have shown they’re serious about education, have adapted to the local culture and will be a reliable member of staff. You may begin in a support role and receive lower pay than more qualified colleagues, but it’s a great opportunity to get into a higher pay bracket and to begin a career that can last a lifetime.