ESL Teacher China Jobs

The world's biggest TEFL market may be located in China, where possibilities can be found all around this vast nation, including the United States. Many positions provide instructors with benefits such as airfare reimbursement, housing, health insurance, and competitive compensation, making it an appealing option for both freshly trained and seasoned EFL teachers.

Because English classes are now required for all schoolchildren aged nine and above, the market for teaching English to young learners in China is enormous, as is the market for Business English training. With a plethora of job opportunities and an environment in which adventurous TEFL instructors may have a true adventure while immersing themselves in an entirely other culture, it's no surprise that China is one of the most popular places in the world for newly certified teachers.

Teachers who are visiting China for the first time might be advisable to work with a well-known chain firm, especially if they do not have prior expertise in the country. If you're new to the TEFL world, a major franchise that gives lots of lesson materials and assistance will be a great advantage, and since franchise schools often have a large staff, you'll have plenty of other expatriates to hang out with while you adjust to this weird new environment. After completing a one-year contract at one of the big corporations, you may elect to pursue a higher-paying position, such as those at international schools if you have the necessary credentials, or you may choose to specialize in teaching in a kindergarten or business school setting.

When it comes to teaching English in China, there is a wide variety of salaries available. It will rely on your previous experience and education, just as it would in any other field. The highest-paid employees may earn as much as $3,000 USD per month, although most new hires will earn between $1,500 and $1,800 USD per month on the lower end of the range.

An experienced English teacher in China may expect to earn between $1,800 and $2,000 per month on average, depending on their qualifications. Although it is possible that you would need to work for a year at a little lower pay before earning that much. Every aspect of this relies entirely on the program, school, and individual instructor in question. However, you may be confident that there is money to be earned in China for those who meet the qualifications.

An interesting side note: Teachers who are qualified teaching professionals in their native country (and who have completed a 120-hour TEFL course and have teaching experience) might earn up to $4,000 per month. This is only a footnote since it would be misleading to claim that this is a typical occurrence. The majority of teachers will earn a salary in the middle of the range, with potential to earn more as their career progresses.

One final point to mention! Salaries differ from rural to urban locations in order to accommodate for differences in cost of living. Teachers in smaller cities or rural regions tend to be paid much less since they do not have a high cost of living (we know, that seems a bit counterintuitive when South Korea offers bonuses for teachers willing to brave the wilds).