ESL Teacher in Shenyang

Live well and save money in Shenyang! Paid training, Western-managed support, a 16,000 RMB bonus, 42 days of paid holiday, 20 hours a week, and no boring admin work.

At JOY, we offer a highly competitive monthly salary of 15,000 to 16,000 RMB, plus a 16,000 RMB annual bonus (3,000 RMB every three months, then 7,000 RMB upon contract completion), a 500 RMB monthly full attendance bonus, and free accommodation in a private, furnished modern apartment in a new building with all utilities, including high-speed internet, paid.

You will teach our well-tested, fun curriculum for 20 hours a week, plus four office hours, in a great environment with motivated young learners aged 5 to 18. Unlike many other schools, our foreign teachers have no additional administrative responsibilities, giving you lots of free time to enjoy life in China.

Full training, curriculum, and all teaching materials are provided, and our Western management team and Chinese teachers and support staff are always there to assist you. Our teachers typically have two consecutive days off per week.

We are seeking several teachers who are native English speakers from the US, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa. Teaching experience is preferred but not required, as full training will be given to selected candidates. Only native English speakers should apply.

About Us

Joy Children’s Language School, established in 1981, has over 100,000 students across mainland China and Taiwan. Joy Shenyang is one of the most successful franchises in mainland China. We have six locations in the city, 3,000 students, 10 foreign teachers, and we are expanding all the time.

As an English teacher at Joy, you will receive first-class, fully paid training and ongoing support from our experienced Western management team. We believe that taking excellent care of our teachers and providing opportunities to grow and develop is the key to a successful school. As a result, we go far above and beyond the standard in China to ensure that our teachers are satisfied with their career at Joy. Our average length of service is over four years, which is almost unheard of in a Chinese language school.

Shenyang has a very low cost of living, making it easy to save money for travel, sending home, or building savings. It is the capital city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China and the heart of historic Manchuria. Classes are held on weekday afternoons and evenings, and on weekends, so there is plenty of free time during the week. We also organize regular free and subsidized social events such as snowboarding and ski trips, beach barbecues, sports activities, luxury Christmas dinners, and Halloween costume parties.

Our motto and approach to teaching is: “Learning is Fun.” We use activities and games to teach English to our young students. Materials, books, teaching guides, props, posters, DVDs, and interactive smart boards are provided.

We are a private school. We are not recruiters or an agency. Teachers who are hired work exclusively for Joy Children’s Language School.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary of 15,000 to 16,000 RMB per month, depending on experience.
• 500 RMB raise every six months.
• 16,000 RMB yearly contract bonus based on attendance and performance, with 3,000 RMB paid every three months and 7,000 RMB paid on completion of the contract.
• 500 RMB monthly full attendance bonus.
• Free private, modern apartment in a new building with all utilities and internet paid.
• 5 working days each week with 2 days off.
• Three Joy holidays during the year: Spring Festival, Summer Vacation, and October Holiday.
• About 42 days of fully paid holiday, paid at the end of the contract.
• Free Chinese lessons, free Chinese textbooks, and subsidized HSK exam.
• Airport pick-up, local tour, and assistance to acclimate after arrival.
• Fully legal Working Z visa, Resident Permit, and Foreign Experts Certificate.
• Free emergency medical and accident insurance.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to children aged 5 to 18.
• Follow the structured curriculum and use the provided materials.
• Work 20 teaching hours and 4 office hours per week.
• Support motivated young learners in a fun and light-hearted classroom environment.

Training and Support

• One-on-one training with experienced Western trainers.
• Opportunities to observe other teachers’ classes and practice teaching before your first live classes.
• Ongoing feedback, coaching, and support.
• Additional training in specialist teaching methods for VIP students, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEFL Jr., SAT, and GRE exam preparation for selected teachers.

Career Development

Our Senior Teacher Management Development Program is open to all teachers who meet the required performance standards. Senior teachers are trained to take on additional responsibilities such as training, curriculum development, coaching, and management. Senior teachers receive a 1,000 RMB higher base monthly salary and are not required to work office hours. Senior teachers from our school have gone on to take management positions in Joy branches throughout China.

Qualifications

• Native English speaker from the US, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa.
• Responsible, hard-working, energetic, creative, and fun-loving.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to apply the training you receive in your own classes.

Applicants currently outside China are welcome to apply. Entering China is now easier than in any recent year, and the visa process has been streamlined.

Class sizes are small: 15 or fewer students for kindergarten classes and 20 or fewer for elementary level classes.

Initial contracts are for one year.

Please apply using the form below. Include when you are available and outline any previous teaching experience you have or experience with children, as well as any questions you may have.