Teaching Nomad - Teaching Opportunities in China

Name: Teaching Nomad - Teaching Opportunities in China
Brand: Teaching Nomad
SKU: 29367
Rating: 4.92 (259 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: Jul 07, 2023

Last Reviewed: May 13, 2022

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About Program

Teaching Nomad is your connection to great teaching opportunities in China! TN is an American owned and operated company. With offices in Shanghai China, in Denver, CO and Austin, TX, and remote staff around the world, we have you covered!

Since 2011, we've been vetting schools in China and helping people like you secure great opportunities. We take a lot of pride in connecting dedicated teachers with great schools all over the country. Teaching Nomad has programs for teachers of all experience levels including professional educators, experienced ESL instructors, & beginner teachers. Our clients include international schools, language training schools, primary/middle/high schools, & kindergartens.

Our job board allows you to check out full school profiles, create job alerts, and the option to opt-into a teacher database where our partner schools are searching and reaching out to teachers with their openings!

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Program Highlights

Very competitive pay
Free housing or allowance
Benefits (health, flights, bonuses)
Ability to communicate with our Authentications team about documents/visa
Full school profiles, know the school before you apply!

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Benefits 4.8
Support 4.95
Fun 4.8
Facilities 4.8
Safety 4.85

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I've been wanting to teach in Asia for awhile and was not sure how I would go about making this big move. A friend referred me to Teaching Nomad, I sent through my CV and filled in the application online. I received an email the next morning. I can't thank Joseph Alter enough with all the help and support he has given through this process.

I would recommend you contact Joseph from Teaching Nomad if you are looking to work in Asia. I'm really excited to start this new journey. Teaching Nomad is the best recruitment agency I've had the pleasure of working with.

This experience went very well. I am glad to have access to individuals that have access to quite a few top-notch schools for placement. I was able to have a first interview within about two weeks of submitting my final materials and accepted a teaching contract a week after. Great work and many thanks. This process would have been quite difficult to field on my own. I would recommend Teaching Nomad to others that are in need of finding a great teaching position that is a good fit for them!

I have always wanted to go work in China but thought the process of finding work there was hard until I found Ashley from Teaching Nomad. She made things easier for me and whenever i needed help she was always there. I would sent her an enquiry via email and she would respond promptly. After every interview I had, she immediately followed up to find out how it went. I am going to China towards the end of next month, to work as an English Instructor all thanks to Ashley/ Teaching Nomad. I will most definitely recommend her/Teaching Nomad to people who also want to go overseas to teach.

Ashley thank you so much for your wonderful assistance.

I highly recommend Teaching Nomad to anyone looking for serious teaching opportunities. Ashley has found me great opportunities that are trustworthy and meet my specific needs. She listens and makes sure only a good match would happen. Also, Teaching Nomad is very detailed in asking for information and keeping your file complete, which eases the hiring process and increases efficiency for both the school recruiters and the teachers.

I have had Ashley for two successful placements in the past couple of years, and I can definitely say she's the best recruiter I have had so far.

When I decided I wanted to move to China and teach, Ila at Teaching Nomad was amazing! She helped guide me in every step of the way. She was friendly, answered my questions very quickly, and provided great support during the process which can be difficult when deciding which option is best for you! She really took the time to get to know my background as best as possible in order to get me great job offers that were best for me! I am excited for this next chapter and I would not have been able to do it without the help of Ila and Teaching Nomad!

I have had the chance to work with Teaching Nomad to find my overseas job for this coming school year. Dylan gave me great support both before and after I was hired by the school I applied to. He made sure that I had answers from the school and that my worries and needs were met. I would highly recommend contacting the company or Dylan himself to find a great overseas job that fits what you are looking for.

I highly recommend Teaching Nomad to anyone interested in teaching abroad. Some months ago, I posted my resume on Dave's ESL Cafe. I received about 40 emails from various recruiters; the only one I responded to was Jacklynn of Teaching Nomad. The professionalism of the email and the organization caught my eye and stood out among the rest. She gave me great tips on how to improve my resume in order to highlight my skills. Furthermore, their intake process keeps you on your toes and prepares you to succeed.

This August I will be taking off for my first English teaching job in Xinghua, Jiangsu in eastern China. After entertaining several offers, I know this job is the best one among the bunch. I appreciate Jacklynn's patience and determination while working with me and helping me to find the best position possible. You only live once, right? If you're serious, I would try Teaching Nomad.

I want to thank Oliver for helping me to find a new position in Shanghai! You were professional, polite, and answered all of my questions. Working with Teaching Nomad was a great experience from start to finish. They listened to what I wanted and referred me to a great position. What more could you ask for? I would highly recommend Nomad to anyone seeking a position abroad and I look forward to working with them again.

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...