Graduate Program

English 1; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Airport pick-up support

International health insurance

Training & career development

Fully prepared teaching materials

Job summary

English 1 is hiring recent graduates and early-career professionals to teach English in China. No prior teaching experience is required. Full training, visa sponsorship, and structured career development are included.

Along the way, you'll strengthen communication, relationships, customer service, and sales skills for future career growth. This is an ideal first job or graduate program alternative for globally minded graduates.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in any subject is required.
• Interest in education, travel, and cultural exchange.
• ESL certification is a plus; visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to learners aged 3–16 using an engaging curriculum.
• Deliver high-energy lessons with interactive activities.
• Provide constructive feedback and help students build confidence.
• Participate in school events and student engagement programs.

Skills

Teaching English

Communication

Cross-cultural

Customer service

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TEFL certificate

Job description

Launch Your Global Career After Graduation

Just graduated (or graduating soon) and not ready for a desk job? Want to travel, gain international work experience, and build transferable skills while earning a competitive salary?

English 1 is hiring recent graduates and early-career professionals to teach English in China. No prior teaching experience required. Full training, visa sponsorship, and structured career development are included. Along the way, you'll strengthen highly valued professional skills including communication skills, relationship building, customer service, and sales, helping you stand out in future careers across a wide range of industries.

This is an ideal first job, graduate program alternative, or gap-year career launch for ambitious, globally minded graduates.

What you'll do

• Teach English to young learners aged 3–16 in a fun, interactive, and immersive classroom setting.
• Deliver high-energy lessons using English 1’s award-winning curriculum and digital tools.
• Provide constructive feedback and help students build confidence in their English skills.
• Take part in school events, cultural activities, and student engagement programs.

What you'll 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)
• Airport pick-up support
• **Sponsored legal Z work visa + up to 2 weeks sponsored hotel stay
• Comprehensive induction training, ongoing support, and fully prepared teaching materials
• 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 hotel accommodation for the first two weeks will be deemed as a sponsorship upon successful completion of the first-year contract. **Sponsored legal Z work visa expenses will be reimbursed.

Who we're looking for

• A bachelor's degree (in any subject)
• A genuine interest in education, travel, and cultural exchange.
• ESL certification (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) is a plus- we can sponsor
• Clean 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.

Whether you're a recent graduate, or exploring your first international role, this is your chance to earn, travel, and grow professionally and personally.

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