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Jun 11, 2026

English Language Teacher – Early Childhood & Primary (Ages 2–12)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) English Language Arts (ELA) English Literature ESL

Job Description

🌍 Teach English in China & Grow Your Career! 🇨🇳

📍 Location: Jiaxing, China (Only 35 minutes from Shanghai!)

💼 Position: English Language Teacher – Early Childhood & Primary (Ages 2–12)

💡 Why Join Ivy Kids?

Ivy Kids is a vibrant, teacher-led English and cultural enrichment school serving students aged 2–12. We're passionate about education, innovation, and creating a truly international learning environment where both kids and teachers thrive.

💰 What We Offer:

  • ✅Salary Range: ¥18,000–¥25,000 RMB/month, with flexibility for exceptional candidates

  • ✅ Visa processing fully covered

  • ✅ Medical insurance provided

  • ✈️ End-of-contract return flight bonus

  • 👶 Small class sizes (max 11 students)

  • 🗓 5-day work week

  • 📚 18 in-class teaching hours/week

  • 📈 Clear career path – potential for leadership roles and business partnership!

👤 Who We’re Looking For:

We want dedicated, passionate educators who love working with children and value growth in their teaching career.

Requirements:

  • 🎓A Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BSc) 

  • 📜 TEFL/CELTA certification

  • 🧑‍🏫 Minimum 3 years of English teaching experience

  • ✅ Clean criminal record

  • 🌎 Native English-speaking passport holder (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland)

  • 💖 Passion for early childhood education

🚀 Ready to Start Your Adventure?

Join a supportive, innovative team where your ideas matter and your growth is valued. Help shape the future of ESL education while exploring life in one of China’s most liveable cities.

 

Start Date

Sep 01, 2026

Various start dates through the year?

Yes

Is government issued teaching license required?

No

Is school provided for dependents?

No

Salary

¥18,000 – ¥25,000 RMB/month

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IVY KIDS
IVY KIDS

Ivy Kids (艾维) in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, is an English and cultural enrichment school for children aged 2 to 12, led by an international team of qualified educators. The school emphasizes a teacher-led management model where staff play an active role in classroom decisions and curriculum development. Its name, “Ivy,” symbolizes resilience and growth, reflecting the school’s aim to help children thrive through challenges. The curriculum combines English language learning with creative thinking and cultural exploration, using developmentally appropriate practices that engage multiple intelligences. Ivy Kids also runs international camps, such as in Thailand, to broaden students' global perspectives. Founded by educators Danny, Jeremy, and Elisa, the school is committed to raising teaching standards and supporting teacher growth through training, career development, and a profit-sharing model. With around 180 students, the school offers both online and in-person classes and is planning future expansion. Ivy Kids is known for its student-centered learning, international outlook, and a collaborative, community-driven environment that nurtures language fluency, creativity, and character development.