Graduate Program

English 1; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + performance bonus after 6+

21 days paid leave

Health insurance

Airport pickup

Sponsored Z work visa

Hotel stay sponsorship

Induction training

TEFL certificate

Distance learning courses

Mandarin lessons

Job summary

English 1 is hiring recent graduates and early-career professionals to teach English in China. No prior teaching experience required, with full training and visa sponsorship.

You'll use award-winning curriculum, work with 3-16 age groups, and receive a competitive salary plus benefits including health insurance, travel support, and professional development.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in any subject is required.
• Genuine interest in education, travel and cultural exchange.
• ESL certification (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA) is a plus and can be sponsored.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Interest in education and travel

ESL certification preferred

Education

TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certification

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.

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.