China is the world largest market for English teaching with 300,000+ positions annually.
## Job Types
### Public Schools
– Salary: 10,000-20,000 RMB/month
– 20-25 teaching hours/week
– Long holidays
– Best for first-time teachers
### Language Centers
– Salary: 15,000-25,000 RMB/month
– 25-30 hours/week
– Weekend/evening work
– Higher pay
### International Schools
– Salary: 25,000-45,000 RMB/month
– Requires teaching license
– Best benefits
– Career advancement
### Universities
– Salary: 8,000-15,000 RMB/month
– 12-18 hours/week
– Light workload
– Academic environment
## Salary by City
| City | Public School | Language Center | International School |
|——|————–|—————–|———————|
| Beijing | 15,000-22,000 | 20,000-28,000 | 30,000-45,000 |
| Shanghai | 15,000-22,000 | 20,000-28,000 | 30,000-45,000 |
| Chengdu | 12,000-18,000 | 16,000-24,000 | 25,000-38,000 |
## Requirements
– Bachelor degree (required for Z Visa)
– Native English speaker
– TEFL/TESOL 120 hours
– Clean criminal record
– Age 22-60
## Benefits
– Housing: 3,000-8,000 RMB or provided
– Flight allowance: 5,000-10,000 RMB/year
– Health insurance
– Paid holidays
## Application Process
1. Prepare documents (CV, degree, TEFL, background check)
2. Apply through recruiters or directly
3. Interview and demo lesson
4. Visa processing (4-8 weeks)
## Job Platforms
– eChinacities
– HiredChina
– LinkedIn
– Dave ESL Cafe
Teaching in China offers great salary, cultural experience, and career growth.