Kindergarten English Teacher

Shanghai, ChinaFull-timePosted Jul 8, 2026
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We are looking for a Kindergarten English Teacher for a bilingual kindergarten in Shanghai. This position is starting from the upcoming 2026/27 school year in mid-late August 2026.

About the kindergarten

This bilingual kindergarten in Shanghai offers an early years learning environment that combines bilingual education, Montessori-inspired mathematics, nature-based learning, arts, physical education, and healthy life education. The kindergarten follows a self-developed curriculum that supports children’s leadership, logical thinking, language development, creativity, and physical growth. With forward-looking teaching concepts, diverse activities, and a professional teaching team, the kindergarten is committed to helping children explore the world with confidence, curiosity, and joy.

Job responsibilities

  • Together with teaching assistants, support the children in their learning‐journey from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. During this time, you will:
  • Teach daily class activities to kindergarten students aged 2.5-6, creating an English learning environment
  • Lesson planning, daily classroom management and classroom activities organization
  • Utilize games, music, books, art, technology and other resources to teach basic skills and foster children development
  • Collaborate with other teachers, instructors, and staff members to create an optimal learning care environment, and an appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
  • Help children meet educational milestones through personalized instruction and assess each child’s performance and progress on regular basis

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of early years teaching experience, with ages 3–4 preferred
  • Outgoing, energetic, and engaging personality
  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • TEFL/TESOL/CELTA preferred


Benefits

  • Monthly salary of 25,000 to 30,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • Summer and winter holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Residence and work permit sponsored by the school

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