
ESL Teachers Across China – RMB 20,000 – 35,000/month, Visa & Housing in Shenzhen
Cheyenne’s TESOL Recruitment Center is actively placing full-time ESL teachers across a wide range of schools and cities throughout China, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for qualified native English-speaking educators ready to begin at any time.
Job Description
Successful candidates will be matched with kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, private schools, international schools, universities, or training centres — both public and private — depending on their background and preferences. Positions are available across dozens of cities, from major metropolises such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Chongqing, to regional cities including Dalian, Changchun, Shenyang, Jinan, Qingdao, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Ningbo, Nantong, Nanjing, Taizhou, Xiamen, Dongguan, Guiyang and Foshan, among others.
- Teach English literature or other subjects delivered in English
- Conduct approximately 20–25 teaching hours per week, plus lesson preparation time
- Enjoy two days off per week on a permanent, full-time basis
- One-year contract, with a flexible start date to suit the successful applicant
Requirements
- Native English speaker preferred
- Bachelor’s degree (BA) or above
- TESOL, TEFL or CELTA certificate is preferred
- Prior teaching or ESL experience is advantageous
- References from previous employers preferred
Applicants should be prepared to submit a current résumé with a recent photo, copies of their degree certificate and any teaching qualifications, the biographical page of their passport, and a brief 2–3 minute self-introduction video or audio recording (preferred).
Benefits
- Salary of RMB 20,000–35,000 per month, depending on qualifications, experience and placement school
- Free private accommodation provided, or a housing allowance with settlement assistance
- Airfare allowance and performance bonuses
- Working visa sponsorship and health/accident insurance
- Paid sick leave and paid vacation
- Additional benefits as offered by individual partner schools
Working Environment
Teachers placed through this programme join a supportive, driven and caring team across their respective schools. The diversity of placements — spanning institutional types and geographic regions — means there is a strong likelihood of finding a location and school environment that fits your personal and professional goals, whether you are drawn to a vibrant Chinese megacity or a quieter regional setting.


