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Teacher

English 1

Akron, OH

Full-time

Writing / Editing, Art / Design / Entertainment, Sales / Marketing

Are you an experienced ESL teacher, certified TEFL educator, or a qualified teacher looking to teach English abroad?


Take your teaching career global with English 1- a leading provider of ESL jobs in China offering exciting opportunities for international teachers, newly qualified educators, and career changers. Whether you're searching for teaching jobs abroad with visa sponsorship, ESL teaching roles for beginners, or international school experience in Asia, this is your opportunity to grow professionally while living overseas.


ESL Teaching Role – What You’ll Do

  • Teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to young learners aged 3–16 in dynamic, student-focused classrooms
  • Deliver engaging ESL lesson plans using structured curriculum and modern teaching technology
  • Monitor student progress and provide personalized feedback to support language development
  • Participate in school events, cultural exchange programs, and extracurricular activities
  • Build strong classroom engagement using interactive teaching methods and communicative language teaching (CLT)


Benefits

  • Competitive ESL teacher salary in China + performance-based bonus
  • 21 days paid leave (10 annual leave + 11 public holidays
  • Flight allowance for international teachers
  • International health insurance (co-funded)
  • Z work visa sponsorship (fully legal teaching position in China
  • Airport pickup & relocation support for teachers moving abroad
  • Up to 2 weeks hotel accommodation on arrival
  • Free TEFL certification (ideal for those seeking TEFL jobs with no experience
  • Ongoing professional development for teachers,
  • Trinity CertPT (Level 6)
  • DELTM (Diploma in English Language Teaching Management
  • Mandarin language classes + cultural immersion activities


The hotel accommodation for the first two weeks will be deemed as a sponsorship upon successful completion of the first-year contract. **Sponsored legal Z work visa expenses will be reimbursed.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (any subject)
  • Valid passport
  • Interest in international education, travel, and cultural exchange
  • TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certification (preferred but not required – sponsorship available)
  • Clean background check


Why English 1?

  • Over 30 years of experience in global English education
  • 200+ schools across China and Indonesia
  • Trusted employer for ESL teachers relocating overseas
  • Structured onboarding, lesson planning support, and career progression pathways
  • Join a global network of international teachers and expats in China


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About the company

Company websiteEducation, Performing Arts, Primary and Secondary Education

With over 30 years of experience, English 1 (formerly EF English First) is a global leader in education, inspiring young minds through language learning and cultural experiences. Our mission is to empower students to succeed academically and in life.

English 1 is headquartered in Switzerland. Operating over 300 language schools for learners aged 3-18 in China and Indonesia, we offer our own cutting-edge curriculum that blends global standards with local market needs. Education is a collaborative journey, and every member of our team plays a vital role in creating a happy and safe environment where students thrive, grow, and build a foundation for lifelong success.

Together, we’re not just teaching a language - we’re shaping futures.