Although there are many different jobs that foreigners can have here in China, if I was going to do it all over again I would teach English. There are many reasons for this. First off, you can work as much or as little as YOU want. Second the hourly pay is very good, even by U.S. standards and third, its easy. Meaning it’s not stressful and takes little to zero of your time off the clock.Your salary as an English teacher in China will be enough to live a comfortable lifestyle and save for trips around China and to other countries in Asia! Check if you meet the REQUIREMENTS.

Teachers must meet the following requirements laid out by the Chinese State Administration for Foreign Expert Affairs.

Requirements for a Legal Foreign English Teacher in China

· A Bachelor’s degree

· Two years of post graduate work experience

· A TEFL certification (120+ hours). Some schools will still accept a 100-hour certificate, but 1st-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai require at least 120-hours of TEFL training.

· A clear national Criminal Background Check

· A clean bill of health from your doctor in your home country. You’re also required to do a second health check in China

ESL Jobs in China

An increasing number of Chinese parents are fond of western style education. Thus, ESL teachers are in great demand in China. ESL courses are designed for international and immigrant students. In class, students can not only improve their English, but also learn a lot about British and American culture. Chinese students need to be more proactive, overcome shyness, speak up more and dare to show themselves in front of others. ESL should encourage students to become more involved in classroom learning through role-playing, group discussions, critical thinking, and presentations. Therefore, to be an ESL teacher, You should not only have a native command of English, but also have a good grasp of the essence of western education.

Teaching Jobs in China Without a Degree

If you are looking for opportunities to teach in China without having a degree, you can pay attention to tutoring jobs online.

Online Teaching Jobs in China

Yeah, this is an easy way to start teaching English to you far east clients. Tens of thousands of Americans are teaching English remotely, connecting with the vast majority of Chinese eager to learn the language, thanks to advances in global communications technology and huge investments in Chinese online education companies.Tutoring can be a meaningful work option for people in rural communities far from the main job market.

Teachers are preferred to be native English speakers, hold a bachelor’s degree and live in the U.S. Working experience with children is a plus. Average pay is $12 to $20 an hour, with most teachers starting at around $14 an hour. Each tutoring session lasts 30 minutes.