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Kindergarten ESL Teacher - Shanghai - March 2026 start
Permanent vacancy in Shanghai, China
Job Reference:
STJ62883
Type:
Private  International , Nursery, Primary & Secondary School
Type of Post:
Permanent, Full Time
Application type :
Overseas & Local applicants accepted
Deadline:
Feb 28, 2026
Job Start Date:
Mar 01, 2026
Contact Email:
Interview Format:
Face to Face, Telephone, Web Camera,
Area of Expertise:

Description

ESL Kindergarten Teacher – Shanghai
Start Date: March/April 2026
Fresh Graduates Welcome
 
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and caring ESL Teachers to work in kindergartens across Shanghai. This is a great opportunity for fresh graduates or teachers with little to no experience who are looking to start their teaching career in China.
 
Position Overview
- Teach English to kindergarten students (ages 3–6)
- Create a fun, engaging, and supportive classroom environment
- Use songs, games, stories, and activities to support language learning
- Work alongside Chinese teaching assistants
- Follow a structured curriculum with training and guidance provided
 
Requirements
*Bachelor’s degree (any major)
*Native English speaker ONLY due to client's requirement
*Positive attitude and genuine interest in working with young children
*TEFL/TESOL certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
*No prior teaching experience required – training provided
 
We Welcome
- Fresh graduates
- Career changers
- Candidates with limited or no classroom experience
- Applicants already in China or overseas
 
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive salary package
- Legal work visa sponsorship
- Pre-job training and ongoing academic support
- Paid holidays and public holidays
- Friendly working environment and supportive management
- Opportunity to live and work in one of China’s most dynamic cities
 
If you’re passionate about education, eager to learn, and ready for an exciting new chapter in March/April 2026, we’d love to hear from you.
 
Apply now to start your ESL teaching journey in Shanghai!

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in their care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. 

Contact Win now on +44 (0) 203 455 0195 or email me at win@SeekTeachers.com for any further information.  
 
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Minimum Application Requirements

Qualification:
Minimum Qualification Requirement: Bachelor's Degree
Type of Staff:
Male or Female can apply to this job
Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa)
Must be a native speaker of English
Prefer candidates with international experience
Teachers with a degree but no teaching qualification are NOT accepted
Experienced teachers with no qualification are NOT accepted
Non-western trained teachers who have worked in an international educational institute before are NOT accepted

Remuneration Package

Salary Range:
A salary   CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) per month based on experience and qualification, 10-25 % Tax is applied
Housing:
Housing allowance of Based on application   CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) provided
Medical:
State/Public medical provided
Flights:
Flight(s) provided Annual
Bereavement Leave:
Bereavement leave given
Emergency Evacuation:
Emergency evacuation given
Contract Length:
2 years contract renewable on mutual agreement

Important Information

Document Attestation:
Document don't need to be attested
Age restrictions:
60
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Please Note: The job description and requirements above have come directly from the employer and not from SeekTeachers. This is an overseas position with different cultural beliefs and a segregated learning policy and as such it satisfies the criteria of a genuine requirement for the post, under schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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