Foreign and Kindergarten Teachers in China

Hangzhou ZJ Elite Education Technologies and Consulting Co., Ltd is seeking qualified foreign teachers to work in local public schools, private institutions, foreign language schools, bilingual schools, and international schools. Teaching subjects include English, mathematics, science, physical education, music, geography, chemistry, and other related subjects. Some positions involve working with international schools offering globally recognized curricula such as IB, A-Level, IGCSE, and Cambridge programmes. We also provide structured development opportunities for new teachers to improve their pedagogical skills and professional growth.

Position Types

• Foreign English Teachers
  • Location: Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, mainly Hangzhou, Ningbo, Nanjing, Wuxi, and Suzhou. Also available in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Qingdao.
  • School types: international, bilingual, foreign language, public, and private schools.
  • Age groups: 7–12, 13–15, 16–18, and 18+.
  • Class size: 23–40 students.
  • Work time: around 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, depending on the school; around 20 classes per week.
  • Benefits: 20,000–30,000 RMB before tax plus housing. Universities offer a lower salary package. Flight allowance and medical insurance are offered. Enjoy around 6–7 weeks of summer holiday and around 2–3 weeks of winter holiday.
  • Requirements: native English speakers only; preferably under 50 years old; bachelor’s degree at least; TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, PGCE, or other certified teaching license; teaching experience preferred, especially for international schools.
• Kindergarten Teachers
  • Location: Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, mainly Hangzhou, Ningbo, Nanjing, Wuxi, and Suzhou. Also available in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Qingdao.
  • School types: international, bilingual, foreign language, and private schools.
  • Age group: 2–6.
  • Class size: 20–25 students.
  • Work time: around 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, depending on the school.
  • Benefits: 20,000–35,000 RMB before tax plus housing. Flight allowance and medical insurance are offered. Enjoy around 4–7 weeks of summer holiday and around 2–3 weeks of winter holiday.
  • Requirements: native English speakers preferred; under 45 years old; bachelor’s degree at least, with early childhood education preferred; TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, PGCE, or other early childhood education teaching license; kindergarten teaching experience preferred. Kindergartens in Zhejiang Province can only accept teachers with at least 24 months of teaching experience with children aged 2–6 in kindergartens or training centers after receiving a bachelor’s degree certificate.
• Foreign Subjects Teachers
  • Subjects: Art, Sports, Music, Science, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics.
  • Location: Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, mainly Hangzhou, Ningbo, Nanjing, Wuxi, and Suzhou. Also available in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Qingdao.
  • School types: international, bilingual, foreign language, public, and private schools.
  • Age groups: 7–12, 13–15, 16–18, and 18+.
  • Class size: 25–40 students.
  • Work time: around 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, depending on the school; around 20 classes per week.
  • Benefits: 20,000–35,000 RMB before tax plus housing. Flight allowance and medical insurance are offered. Enjoy around 6–7 weeks of summer holiday and around 2–3 weeks of winter holiday.
  • Requirements: fluent English; preferably under 50 years old; bachelor’s degree with a subject-related major at least; TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, PGCE, or other subject-related teaching license; several years of subject-related teaching experience preferred. Non-native English speakers must have at least 24 months of subject-related teaching experience in schools after receiving a bachelor’s degree certificate with a subject-related major. International schools prefer teachers with A-Level, IGCSE, or IB curriculum teaching experience.

Detailed Positions

1. Kindergarten teachers needed from September 2026
   Location: Hangzhou, China
   Work time: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
   Salary: 22,000–28,000 RMB per month before tax, negotiable for candidates with IB experience
   Student age: 2–6 years old
   Class size: 20 children
   Requirements: bachelor’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education or a related field; 2+ years of teaching experience with children aged 3–6 after receiving a bachelor’s degree; TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA certification is a plus; native English speaker (US, Canada, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, etc.); under 45 years old preferred; able to transfer a work visa through the kindergarten.
   Benefits: flight allowance, medical insurance, paid public holidays, paid winter holiday of 2–3 weeks, and paid summer holiday of 6–7 weeks.
2. Homeroom Kindergarten teachers needed in China
   Location: Nantong, Jiangsu, low rental cost and close to Shanghai
   Start date: February 2027
   Students age: 2–6
   Class size: 13–16
   Working time: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 1-hour lunch break
   Chinese teacher assistant in class offered
   Requirements: native English speakers only; under 40 years old preferred; bachelor’s degree at least; CELTA, TEFL, or TESOL certified; 1 year of teaching experience in kindergarten or training centers preferred; open to teachers with no teaching experience; need to sign a 2-year contract.
   Salary and benefits: 24,000–25,000 RMB after tax, negotiable based on qualifications; paid leave including 2 weeks of summer holiday, 1 week of winter holiday, 1 day for Thanksgiving, and 1 day for Christmas; 12 months full pay; insurance provided.
3. One Primary and One Middle School Teacher Needed in Ningbo International School in China
   Curriculum: IB MYP
   Location: Ningbo, China, a coastal city
   Students age: 6–12 and 13–15
   Starting time: October 2026 or February 2027
   Salary and benefits: annual salary of CNY 210k–360k based on qualifications and experience; housing allowance, airfare reimbursement, bonus, settling-in and relocation support, and global health insurance.
   Requirements: native English speakers only; under 45 years old preferred; bachelor’s degree certificate; TEFL, CELTA, TESOL, or PGCE certified; 2 years of primary or middle school teaching experience using the IB MYP curriculum.
4. Hangzhou Primary School Homeroom Teachers Needed from October 2026
   Basic info: Location is Hangzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China; curriculum is IB; age group is 6–12 years old
   Work time: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Sometimes extra club classes from 5:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. are needed if the teacher does not have enough classes. Up to 15 classes per week, 40 minutes per class. Classes include English, sports, music, art, low-level drama, and topic classes based on the IB curriculum. Must join school activities.
   Benefits: 20,000–24,000 RMB before tax in total, including salary and housing allowance; flight allowance and medical insurance offered; around 6–7 weeks of summer holiday and around 2–3 weeks of winter holiday.
   Requirements: native English speakers only; preferably under 45 years old; bachelor’s degree at least; sports, art, or music preferred; TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, PGCE, or other teaching license certified; 1 year of teaching experience preferred.
5. Kindergarten Teacher Needed in China — Shaoxing
   Location: Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province
   School type: international kindergarten
   Start date: February 2027
   Age group: 2–6 years old
   Workload: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 or 08:40–17:40; weekend experience classes may be scheduled, with compensatory time off provided.
   Requirements: 2+ years of English teaching experience in kindergarten with children aged 2–6; 2 years of homeroom teaching experience; bachelor’s degree or higher, with education major preferred and a master’s degree a plus; TEFL, TESOL certification, or teaching license; experience in international schools preferred; non-native English speakers with fluent and accurate pronunciation; passionate about children and early childhood education; professional, reliable, and law-abiding; under 40 years old.
   Compensation and benefits: 14,000–18,000 RMB per month before tax, including salary and housing allowance; 2-year contract preferred; winter and summer vacation are 2 weeks each; holiday allowance offered; additional benefits include compensatory leave for weekend classes.
6. Hangzhou Primary School Homeroom and Music Teacher Needed from Feb 2027
   Basic info: Location is Hangzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China; curriculum is IB; age group is 6–12 years old
   Work time: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Sometimes extra club classes from 5:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. are needed if the teacher does not have enough classes. Up to 15 classes per week, 40 minutes per class. Classes include music, low-level drama, and topic classes based on the IB curriculum. Must join school activities.
   Benefits: 18,000–22,000 RMB before tax in total, including salary and housing allowance; flight allowance and medical insurance offered; around 6–7 weeks of summer holiday and around 2–3 weeks of winter holiday.
   Requirements: native English speakers preferred; preferably under 45 years old; bachelor’s degree at least; music preferred; good at playing the piano and at least 2 years of experience participating in and organizing the school choir; TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA preferred; 2 years of music teaching experience preferred; non-native English speakers accepted if they have at least 24 months of music teaching experience after receiving a bachelor’s degree certificate with a major in music.

More positions are available in major big cities in China. Feel free to get in touch for more details.