Kindergarten English Teacher

Partnership School: Kindergarten Teacher
Position: English ESL Teacher
Location: Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province
Expected Start Date: August 1st, 2026
Vacancy: 1
I. Qualifications
a) Native English speaker from: US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa
b) Bachelor’s degree or above
c) TEFL / TESOL certificate (or equivalent qualification)
d) Holding a valid Chinese work permit or eligible to apply for it
e) Qualified to apply for China Z‑Visa for English‑teaching position
II. Job Descriptions
a) Student age: 3‑6 years old
b) Class size: 25 students per class
c) Working hours: 7:40 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday‑Friday (noon break: 12:30 PM‑2:20 PM)
d) Two rest days per week
e) Complete tasks assigned by the teaching manager and kindergarten principal
f) Participate in internal trainings, staff meetings and institutional activities
g) Build positive rapport with teaching teammates and parents
h) Provide caring support for children and guide positive character‑building
i) During enrollment seasons, half‑day weekend open‑house events will be held 1‑2 times per month. Overtime worked on these events will be compensated with compensatory leave.
III. Benefits Package
a) Monthly salary: RMB 18,000‑20,000 (pre‑tax, housing allowance included)
b) Visa‑application‑fee reimbursement; full visa guidance, follow‑up and consultation support
c) Insurance coverage provided
d) 13 days of Chinese statutory public holidays per year, plus summer & winter vacations
e) Airfare bonus; airport pick‑up and local settling‑in support service
f) Induction orientation training covering life in China, workplace culture, institutional policies and more
School Introduction
Educational Philosophy
Guided by the educational motto “Sowing the Seeds of Happiness in Spring”, the kindergarten incorporates traditional Chinese wisdom to build a happiness‑oriented curriculum and assemble high‑calibre educator teams. Rooted in the core belief “Strength of character leads to a fulfilling life”, the institution adopts the SCDS (Strength Character Development System) for early‑childhood education. Under nurturing surroundings, children from birth to six years old grow into healthy, joyful, self‑driven learners with global awareness.
It is a large‑scale national kindergarten group with expanding footprints across China. By 2026, the group has run 23 kindergartens and 2 daycare centres in 13 cities including Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Zhuhai, Zhengzhou and Wuhan.
Core Curriculum
Based on China’s Guidelines for Learning and Development of Children Aged 3‑6, the kindergarten draws on world‑renowned early‑childhood educational frameworks including Montessori, EYFS, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf, and develops its proprietary Happiness Competency Curriculum. Co‑developed by senior curriculum specialists and experienced lead teachers, the curriculum adheres to the tenet “strength of character leads to a fulfilling life”. Designed from children’s perspective, it integrates daily routines and play‑based learning to deliver varied, immersive and meaningful learning experiences.
The Happiness Competency Curriculum consists of three pillars: Positive Attitude, Social Competence and Excellence Traits, motivating children to explore actively and achieve holistic growth. It also implements the SCDS (Strength Character Development System) defining 24 character strengths, with four major programme modules: thematic core courses, specialty enrichment classes, empowerment workshops and outdoor discovery adventures.
The campus offers abundant enrichment courses, such as LEGO construction, fun Go game, parkour, hip‑hop dance, children’s hosting, taekwondo, little pastry‑chef workshops, creative art, Orff music and introductory coding. Lessons are delivered by in‑house professional teachers together with distinguished external instructors. Rich after‑school activities help discover children’s personal interests and gifts and support all‑round development.
A variety of campus events are regularly organised, including English Drama Festival, International Culture Month and English Speech Contests.