Hiring Immediately! Entry-Level English Teacher

English 1; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading English teaching organization is looking for enthusiastic individuals to teach English in China. This entry-level position offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and various sponsored benefits including flights, accommodation, and ESL certification. Ideal for recent graduates eager to explore and grow their teaching careers abroad.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Paid leave

International health insurance

Flight allowance

Sponsored TEFL certification

Free Mandarin lessons

Qualifications

• A passport & bachelor’s degree.
• Clear background check.
• ESL certification can be sponsored.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to children aged 3-16.
• Plan and deliver lessons using multimedia tech.
• Evaluate students and provide feedback.

Skills

Desire to learn

Ability to engage children

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ESL certification

Job description

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.

You will:

• Teach English to children aged 3-16 in a fun, engaging, and immersive environment.
• Plan and deliver dynamic lessons using English 1’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.

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.