Teaching Nomad - Teaching Opportunities in China

Name: Teaching Nomad - Teaching Opportunities in China
Brand: Teaching Nomad
SKU: 29367
Rating: 4.91 (262 reviews)

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Location

China

Length

52+ weeks

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School University Students Adults

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Qualifications

BA degree or above
Native English speaker

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School University Students Adults

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Age Max

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Salary / Benefits

CNY15,000 – 40,000 RMB/month ($2,000 - $5,500USD) + Potential expat packages including: airfare, housing, insurance, meals and more!

Price Details

Teaching Nomad services will always be free for teachers

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2024

Last Reviewed: Sep 05, 2024

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About Program

Ready to embark on an exciting teaching adventure in China? Look no further! Teaching Nomad is your trusted connection to amazing teaching opportunities in this culturally rich and vibrant country!

Since 2011, we've been wholeheartedly dedicated to vetting schools in China and helping educators like you secure incredible opportunities. Our mission is to connect passionate teachers with outstanding schools across the country. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an experienced ESL instructor, or a beginner teacher taking your first step, Teaching Nomad caters to teachers of all experience levels. Our diverse client base includes international schools, language training schools, primary/middle/high schools, and kindergartens.

Don't wait any longer to kickstart your search for the perfect teaching position in China. Let's make this journey together! Sign up for our job board today and take the first step towards an incredible teaching experience in this beautiful country!

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Program Highlights

Salaries up to 40,000rmb per month plus other benefits
Free housing or housing allowance
Variety of international school, public school, kindergarten, university and training school options
Ability to communicate with our Authentications team about documents and visa.
Full school profiles, know the school before you apply and make informed applications!

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Support 4.95
Fun 4.8
Facilities 4.8
Safety 4.85

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Our experience with teaching nomad has been second to none. Dylan, our personal placement officer, was absolutely fantastic every step of the way. Throughtout the stages of our eventual placement Dylan offered great guidance and wonderul expertise. Within a few weeks he was able to find both me and my partner teaching positions close to eachother.
10/10 would definitely recommend to any teachers looking to move abroad.

Mary Long from the Denver office of Teaching Nomad was very helpful in finding me employment in China. She was very thorough and gleaned enough information from me that helped employers to take notice of my application. She made me feel at east during the entire interview process and was very kind and supportive. She was also very professional, upbeat, gregarious and thoughtful. I'm sure my time in China will be very exciting and rewarding. The information she provided will be very useful. I am thankful I chose Teaching Nomad to help me seek employment in China.

What would you improve about this program?

Don't know if it really needs any improvement. May add some more positions in southeast asia? Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos?

I had no problems with the program, I was immediately matched with a ton of high paying jobs. Everything I was looking for in my next job was taken into consideration and I literally could not have secured a more perfect position for myself next year. Jacklynn specifically listened to what I wanted and found an amazing placement for me. Before my process even finished I had recommended this site to a friend looking to go abroad, and she also found a placement!

What would you improve about this program?

Probably this isn't possible, but more jobs in the middle east would be nice. I had originally wanted to go there but there were no open positions outside of math or science.

Ashley from Teaching Nomad is a wonderful recruiter. From the start, she was helpful and always available whenever I had any questions. The whole process and interviewing stages ran smoothly with her assistance and constant checking in with me. I have now landed a job at a school in China and I am very grateful for all the help and efforts from Ashley. I definitely recommend anyone looking for a job to use Teaching Nomad, you will not be disappointed.

As a newly qualified teacher, I have had dealings with more than a few online placement agencies. In the end, I found that Teaching Nomads and my placement agent Mary were by far the most helpful and responsive to my needs. Mary listened to what I was looking for and provided me with several options. I am very happy with the position I have secured and feel that it is an excellent fit. I am excited to begin work in the fall! I have nothing but good things to say about my experiences with Teaching Nomads. Thanks Mary!

I received my TEFL through Teaching Nomad. Soon after they helped me find a job in China. They are kind and do a great job in helping you find jobs. They are there if you need help and will help you through the process of finding a new job or contract renewal after completing your first year. You will learn a lot in China and your teaching will develop and improve drastically in a short period of time. What I suggest is work hard and try your best, learn about the culture, try to learn the language and you will fall in love with the country.

Teaching Nomad did an amazing job helping me find a teaching position overseas (Shanghai, China). From the start they were kind, personable, and available for all of my many questions. I can tell they care about helping schools find good teachers and helping those teachers succeed. My connection their, Moira, was and still is available to help me with all kinds of things (I actually just emailed her). From questions about contracts to visas and different schools. I was determined to continue teaching the subject and age group I liked and they found me five schools I was interested in applying to. I ended up getting contacted by two of them and hired by my top pick! I get living accommodations and utilities on top of pay that is comparable to what I make in the US as a teacher (but ends up being a good bit more because I'm not losing 1/3 of it to rent each month). They honestly made finding a teaching job overseas go more smoothly than I ever could have imagined.

Using Joe at Teaching Nomad made my return to teaching quick and easy. Within a week of signing up I had interviews and within a month a job offer. It made the process easy as I was able to upload my documents in one central location. My school was able to get these documents which saved time once the contract was signed. I will continue to use Joe at Teaching Nomad as I continue my experience teaching aboard. Thanks again for the great experience.

Questions & Answers

What is the current situation with UK resident teaching in China for September? Would I be allowed through a working VISA?

At this time, many schools in China are hiring from overseas and feel confident they will be able to secure working visas for overseas hires. We would encourage you to begin getting your documents authenticated now so you are prepared for the visa application.

By Teaching Nomad on April 24, 2021

Can you apply if you are a Danish passport holder?

Hello Erik, most of the English teaching roles posted on our site require candidates from native English speaking countries. However we do have subject teacher positions for non-native speakers if they have experience teaching that subject. We also have TEFL course + job placement opportunities in many countries that don't require the candidates to be native speakers. You can learn more about...

By Teaching Nomad on May 13, 2020

Would my husband and I be able to teach English abroad not having teaching degrees, but having TEFL certification?

Yes! A teaching degree is not required to teach abroad. In many cases experience and/or a TEFL certification is an adequate qualification. We place couples all the time!

By Teaching Nomad on August 15, 2019

What support do they provide if you've been assaulted?

In such a case we would recommend the individual to contact the authorities to report the assault. This would include local police as well as the consulate or Embassy of your country. Of course we would never work with a school or organization that allowed an assault to occur.

By Teaching Nomad on August 15, 2019

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I have always been a traveler. It started with road trips to the Smokey Mountains when I bought my first car at 16. It led me to tackle Tourism as a major at my university and take winter jobs in Colorado.

I had never been out of North America or Central America and decided it wasn't enough anymore. During my senior year, I saved all my money for a two-week trip to China. I spent time wandering amongst the skyscrapers in Shanghai and hiked along the Li River -- I fell in love.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

I worked with International TEFL Academy in getting my certification. They had an excellent course that I gained a lot of knowledge and experience from as well as post-graduate country guidance.

They helped with my next steps as far as finding a job, and what I should be prepared for. They got me in touch with Teaching Nomad, my recruiter. They have taken care of everything since and been involved in interview setup, negotiations, and been in touch all the way to the start of my contract.

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What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

A lot of emails! Also, communicating with a lot of different cultures. From the start, you are speaking to people about the experience and journey you are about to set yourself on. The days on the way to your start seem to be more about sharing stories than anything else.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Funny enough I think it was just medical concerns. Would I have insurance? What happens if I need to go to the E.R. during my contract?

I actually expressed this concern to my recruiter and he ensured that the interviewer had this conversation with my companies and they all reached out explaining how they would take care of me.

Is there time to travel as much as you thought?

Yes! Most programs offer short work weeks as they know you want to travel, but also make sure you save money. Separate your contracts a month or two apart and go enjoy the world!

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Brett Isis

Program

Teaching Nomad - Teaching Opportunities in China

Job Title

Founder & President

Brett is an entrepreneur originally from Colorado, USA. He brings with him many years of professional experience in different fields including human resources & recruiting. In the office he handles much of the day-to-day operations and business development of TN. Brett & Sophia spent nearly 6 years in Shanghai before relocating back to Colorado to open Teaching Nomad's North American headquarters.

What is your favorite travel memory?

Teaching Nomad Founder Brett Isis and Family

One of my most memorable travel experiences was a recent trip Sophia & I took to explore Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand. We rented motorcycles and spent 5 days on the road riding the Mae Hong Son loop.

We had only a couple planned overnight stops and spent the rest of the week going where the road took us. We stayed in hostels built in the middle of rice paddies and even stumbled across Brad & Angelina's favorite Thailand hideaway. We rode to waterfalls and waited out rainstorms, traded cigars with locals, and sipped wine by the river.

Living in China afforded us many opportunities to explore Thailand and this was one of the best!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I've personally developed my business acumen in pretty all aspects including funding, processes, hiring, process development, project management and more. But culturally and socially, I've seen first hand the impact that traveling abroad has on the individual and their ability to affect cross cultural understanding.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

leaving for China

Rather than hearing a story, I've watched many amazing stories develop over the years. I've seen entire families move across the globe and thrive, I've seen people fall in love, I've seen children born and I've watched people find fulfillment that they never had back home.

I know that Teaching Nomad will be continuing to play a small part in helping more stories like this unfold for decades to come.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

The people that make up Teaching Nomad is what makes it unique. We really value feedback from our candidates & clients and reading the positive reviews on sites like Go Overseas will show you what I'm talking about.

Externally, the service we provide really sets us apart. While internally, our processes enable us to consistently outperform most competitors.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Again, it's the people that make up the team and the leadership to stay on course and always be looking for ways to improve.

One of my mentors told me that you're either growing or your dying, you can't stand still.

Pragmatically, for us to be successful as a recruiting company, we have to provide great service and provide a wide enough range of opportunities to satisfy as many candidates as possible. Currently we do have excellent opportunities for all teachers from recent graduates to Heads of top schools.

Eliza Liang

HR & Admin Director

Patrick Cazaly

Senior Recruiter and Account Manager

Location

Location:

China

Currency:

Chinese Yuan

Weather:

Jan-Mar

57 F / 37 F

Apr-Jun

82 F / 52 F

Jul-Sep

90 F / 72 F

Oct-Dec

73 F / 50 F

Airports:

Beijing Capital International Airport

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport CAN

( CAN )

China is the most populous country in the world and has one of the fastest-growing economies. China's landscape is vast and diverse, ranging from the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts in the arid north to subtropical forests in the wetter south. China has over 34,687 species of animals and vascular plants, making it the third-most biodiverse country in the world, after Brazil and Colombia.

About Teaching Nomad

Teaching Nomad is your connection to great teaching opportunities abroad! We’re an American owned and operated company with offices in both Shanghai, China & Denver, Colorado. Our personal placement consultants will help guide you through the exciting process of going overseas! Since 2011 we've been working with great schools and helping people...