Secondary English Teacher in Weihai

The Korean School of Weihai (KSW), located in Weihai City, Shandong Province, China, is seeking a qualified and passionate native English teacher for its secondary school (Grades 7-12).

Position

• Full-time Secondary ESL Teacher (2 vacancies)
• Contract period: March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2029
• Application period: October 19 to October 23, 2026, 12:00 PM (China Standard Time)
• Late submissions will not be considered

Duties

• Teach English classes (Grades 7-12)
• Create and administer exams
• Organize and participate in English events and contests
• Perform additional duties as outlined in the contract

Position Details

• Working days: Monday through Friday
• Working hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Teaching hours per week: no more than 24 (45 minutes per class)

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher
• A clear criminal background check
• One of the following:
• 2 or more years of teaching experience
• A teaching license
• A TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification
• Eligible nationalities: U.S.A., U.K., Canada, Australia, and South Africa

Salary

• Monthly salary: 17,000 RMB before tax (14,000 RMB base salary + 3,000 RMB housing allowance)
• 500 RMB family allowance if relocating with family
• Additional 1,000 RMB per month for a teaching license or TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certification
• English program management bonus: 500 RMB per month
• Lunch and transportation allowance: 1,150 RMB per month
• Semi-annual bonus: 6,000 RMB each (paid in August and February)
• Career incentive: 500 RMB per month starting from the second year, 1,000 RMB per month starting from the third year, and 1,500 RMB per month starting from the fourth year
• After-school classes are available for additional compensation (optional)

Paid Vacation and Early Dismissal

• Summer vacation: approximately 1 month
• Winter vacation: approximately 2 months
• Full salary provided during vacations (approximately 1 week of summer school duties required)
• Early dismissal on exam days (typically 8-10 days per year)

Temporary Accommodation and Airfare

• Temporary accommodation allowance: 1,250 RMB (one-time)
• Airfare reimbursement:
• From distant regions, e.g., the Americas: airfare and travel costs will be reimbursed up to 3,000 RMB, plus 50% of any amount exceeding 3,000 RMB, up to a maximum of 5,000 RMB
• Domestic applicants outside Shandong Province: actual travel costs will be reimbursed up to 1,200 RMB

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Copy of your passport
• Copy of your degree
• Copy of your teaching license or TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certification, if applicable
• Proof of your teaching experience, if applicable

Application

Please apply using the form below.

Results announcement: Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.