Overview

Teach English. Explore Asia. Get paid.

Now Hiring! Entry-Level English Teaching Opportunity in China with English 1 (formerly EF English First).

Are you a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree, or about to complete your degree? Ready to kick-start your career and explore the world at the same time? English 1 is looking for enthusiastic, globally minded individuals to join our team in China as full-time English Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to children aged 3-16 in a fun, engaging, and immersive environment.
• Plan and deliver dynamic lessons using EF’s award-winning multimedia tech and curriculum.
• Evaluate students and offer constructive feedback to guide their learning and improvement.
• Participate in social activities that help students learn English while making learning fun and interactive.

What you’ll receive

• Competitive salary + performance bonus after 6 months.
• 10 days paid leave + 11 statutory holidays.
• Flight allowance to help with travel expenses.
• International health insurance (co-paid).
• Sponsored flight to China (select cities) + airport pick-up.
• Sponsored legal Z work visa + up to 2 weeks of sponsored hotel accommodation upon arrival.
• TEFL certification + opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
• Access to distance learning courses (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM).
• Social and cultural activities + free Mandarin Chinese lessons.

*Note: The sponsored flight to China and hotel accommodation are part of the sponsorship upon successful completion of the first-year contract. In case of early contract termination, the employee agrees to reimburse English 1 for the flight cost. Sponsored flight only applies to a few selected cities.

** Sponsored legal Z work visa expenses will be reimbursed.

Requirements

• A passport & bachelor’s degree.
• ESL certification (We can sponsor).
• No prior teaching experience required—just the desire to learn and grow in your teaching career!
• Clear background check.

Why work at English 1?

• Teachers are at the core of everything we do at English 1
• Over 30 years of success in China with 200+ schools in 50+ cities.
• Strong presence in China and Indonesia.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Start your entry-level teaching career and join our international team. Make a real impact in students' lives while experiencing a rewarding adventure abroad.