English Teacher in Yilan County, Taiwan
About this position
Yilan County, Taiwan | Full-Time English Teacher
Looking for an opportunity to teach abroad, experience Taiwan, and make a meaningful impact in the classroom?
HeadStart to Success Academy is an established English school located in Luodong, Yilan County, about an hour from Taipei. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dependable English teacher to join our team.
Yilan offers a great balance for teachers who want to experience Taiwan without the crowds and high cost of living in Taipei. You'll be surrounded by mountains, beaches, hot springs, great food, and easy access to Taipei on your days off.
Position & Benefits
NT$650–700/hour
20+ guaranteed teaching hours per week
Additional benefits include:
- NT$10,000 contract completion bonus
- NT$20,000 re-signing bonus
- National Health Insurance
- Work permit & ARC sponsorship
- Paid office/training hours when required
- Teaching materials and curriculum provided
- Supportive school environment
- Small class sizes
What You'll Be Teaching
Our students range from young learners to teenagers and adults.
Classes focus on practical, communicative English rather than simply memorizing vocabulary and grammar for tests.
We encourage teachers to bring their own personality, creativity, and cultural background into the classroom through:
Conversation • Games • Discussions • Projects • Phonics • Reading • Real-world English
Most classes are held during weekday afternoons and evenings, with some Saturday morning classes.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Energetic and engaging in the classroom
- Dependable and punctual
- Comfortable managing a classroom independently
- Willing to prepare and make lessons engaging
- Interested in getting to know their students
- Open to feedback and professional growth
- Looking for more than just a temporary job abroad
Teaching experience is preferred, but attitude, reliability, and the ability to connect with students are equally important to us.
Applicants must meet Taiwan's requirements for a legal work permit.
About HeadStart Academy
HeadStart Academy has been serving students in Yilan for many years.
Our goal is simple: help students actually use English.
We emphasize an immersive English environment where students are encouraged to speak, interact, read, discuss, and build confidence communicating naturally.
Why Yilan?
If you've only heard about Taipei, Yilan might surprise you.
You will have access to:
- Mountains and hiking
- Beaches and surfing
- Hot springs
- Night markets and Taiwanese food
- Beautiful coastal and mountain roads
- Easy transportation to Taipei
- Lower living costs than Taipei
It's a great location for someone who wants to experience both Taiwanese culture and outdoor life while still being close to the capital.
Interested?
Please apply using the form below.
1. Resume/CV
2. Recent photo
3. Your availability / earliest possible arrival date
HeadStart to Success Academy
Luodong, Yilan County, Taiwan
Come teach, explore Taiwan, and become part of our HeadStart community.