English Second Language Teacher

English One AG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global education company as an English Second Language Teacher. This role offers the opportunity to teach children in China, with competitive salaries, sponsored flights, and comprehensive health insurance. Develop your skills while enjoying a rewarding teaching experience abroad.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonus

21 days paid leave

International health insurance

Sponsored flight to China

Sponsored legal work visa

TEFL certificate and skill development

Free Mandarin Chinese lessons

Qualifications

• ESL certification required; no prior teaching experience necessary.
• Clear background check needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching

Lesson Planning

Student Evaluation

Education

ESL Certification

Job description

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Join English 1 (formerly EF English First) to teach in China! You can earn money, travel across Asia in your free time, and develop yourself personally and professionally with our global network and training. We offer numerous career paths for growth and advancement. Adventure awaits abroad—join us today!

As an English teacher, you will:

• Teach English to kids aged 3-16
• Lesson planning and delivery
• Leverage English 1's award-winning multimedia tech & curriculum in the classroom
• Evaluate students and guide improvement
• Participate in engaging, social activities with kids

What will you get?

• Competitive salary + performance bonus after 6 months
• 21 days paid leave (10 days paid leave + 11 days statutory holidays)
• International health insurance (co-paid)
• *Sponsored flight to China (select cities) + airport pick-up
• **Sponsored legal Z work visa + up to 2 weeks sponsored hotel stay
• TEFL certificate + skill development & career advancement
• Distance learning courses (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM)
• English 1-organized social and cultural activities + free Mandarin Chinese lessons

* The sponsored flight to China and the hotel accommodation for the first two weeks will be deemed as a sponsorship upon successful completion of the first-year contract. In the event of contract termination prior to completion, the employee agrees to reimburse English 1 for the cost of the flight. Sponsored flight applies to select cities.

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

Requirements:

• ESL certification (We can sponsor. You don’t need any teaching experience, although it’s always welcome! You just need to be willing to learn and grow, and we will help with the rest!)
• Clear background check

Why English 1?

• Teachers are at the core of what we do at English 1
• Strong presence in China and Indonesia
• 30 years in China with 200+ schools in 50+ cities
• Professional development and growth

Make it matter. Be part of our international team and make an impact!

APPLY NOW!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service, Education, and Art/Creative

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Food and Beverage Services

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