Public school teachers needed in subtropical city of Shenzhen

About SDE

We are now holding interviews for English teachers wanting work in Shenzhen. If you are a creative teacher, have an interest in an authentic Chinese school setting and can deliver learner-centered, engaging lessons then we are interested in speaking with you.

SDE is an employer of international talent, and primarily contracted by municipal education bureaus to provide foreign teachers for schools and educational institutes in both public and private sectors across China. We fully comply with immigration laws and national employment standards and are sponsored and certified by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. 

Our International Talent Division (ITD) is comprised of experienced managers and team members, both Chinese and foreign alike, with over 200 current foreign teachers at our schools. By joining us, you are joining a community of education professionals from all over the world and expanding your professional network. 

We have teams dedicated to every aspect of your employment in China. SDE employs foreign managers and teaching mentors to optimize our processes, mediate cultural issues, and create a smooth and happy work life to ensure quality teaching and job satisfaction. Each teacher is assigned a dedicated recruiter, visa handler, and specialist. These team members are responsible for teachers’ recruitment, visa handling, and work and life in China respectively.

Working and living in China, while massively rewarding, can also be a bit of challenge, with many cultural, regulatory and organizational differences that can surprise or frustrate many foreigners. Stemming from our extensive experience in handling these challenges, we believe it is essential to provide foreign teachers with professional dedicated support to ensure they are comfortable and happy and able to do their best work.

Shenzhen – The City

Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong (located just south of Shenzhen), Shenzhen's location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen became a highlighted city of China, one known for its rapid economic growth. Shenzhen is considered as one of the richest cities in the country which offers foreigners a great insight into contemporary China. From a small fishing village 30 years ago, Shenzhen has turned into a city filled with dynamic energy and on its way to becoming a world-class metropolis. Shenzhen is also known for its famous architecture, bars, restaurants, art scenes and shopping areas.

Program Highlights

-Excellent salary: 8,000 - 12,000 RMB (ESL teachers) / 12,000 – 15,000 RMB (subject teachers) per month plus benefits

-Monday to Friday schedule with weekends off

-Over 3 months of holidays per year

-Free Chinese lessons and teacher training every week (no experience acceptable)

Main Responsibilities

-Maximum of 18 lessons per week (40-45 minutes each lesson)

-Monday to Friday classes with evenings and weekends off

-Student ages: 6 - 15 years old

-Deliver learner-centered, engaging lessons to students

-Ensure equal participation of all students

-Complete all administrative tasks promptly

-Actively participate in professional development workshops and activities

-Attend school activities, parties, and other events

Compensation

-Salary: 9,000 - 12,000 RMB per month for ESL teachers (depending on qualifications)

-Salary: 12,000 – 15,000 RMB per month for subject teachers

- 3,000 RMB housing allowance per month

-Airport pickup, bank card, phone card, and apartment rental assistance

-Flight allowance: 5000 RMB in the first working month

-Over 3 months holidays per year including all national holidays (half pay during winter break and 1 month housing allowance, basic salary plus 1 month housing allowance during summer break)

-Legal Z work visa provided

-Social and accident insurance provided

-Free Chinese lessons and teacher training 

-Supportive management

Requirements

-Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Ireland

-Bachelor’s degree

-120 hour TEFL certificate required (No TEFL? – We will help you get set up with a TEFL)

-Teaching experience preferred but not required. DE will provide training

-Clean criminal record

-Professional, positive and culturally aware

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