Teach With Us
Join a supportive team teaching the BC curriculum to motivated students in China.
We are looking for highly motivated, certified teachers to join the CSEEC family of schools. Our schools serve Grade 10 to 12 English Language Learners, and all teach the British Columbia curriculum.
Most hiring happens after February. If you send your application earlier, we will confirm receipt and invite you to an interview if your education and experience meet our requirements. We will contact you when a position that matches your credentials opens.
“When one succeeds, we all succeed.”
Starting salaries of 260,000–338,000 RMB, plus completion and re-signing bonuses.
A furnished one-bedroom apartment and an annual return flight home.
All visa, work permit and residence permit fees are paid by CSEEC.
Monthly Pro-D, collaboration across four campuses and paths into leadership.
Applicants must
- Fluent in English
- An undergraduate degree
- A teaching certificate issued by a university
- BC Teacher Certification, or eligible and prepared to apply to the BC Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB)
- Able to teach the Grade 10–12 BC curriculum in at least two of: English, ESL, Math, Science, Web Development, Arts Education, Business Education, Social Studies and Career Education
You can apply for BC TRB certification after you are hired. Teachers certified in other Canadian provinces are processed quickly; certification for teachers from other countries may take longer.
Preferred attributes
- Knowledge of current curriculum, instruction and assessment strategies
- Demonstrated ability to teach at the secondary level
- Intercultural communication skills and a desire to live and work in China
How to apply
- 01Fill out the online form
Complete the online application form on this website and upload your resume.
- 02Email your documents
Send a cover letter, resume, degree certificates, BC TRB certification (or your plan to apply) and a copy of your passport's signature page to [email protected].
- 03Interview
Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview with the CSEEC leadership team.
- 04Visa and arrival
Our Offshore School Representative guides you through the work permit and visa process, and our support staff help you settle in.
Why teachers choose CSEEC
CSEEC schools are known for fair, responsive and professional ownership and governance. Each school is supported by the operator, Mr. John Zhu; the Offshore School Representative, Rodger Lindstrom; the Superintendent, John Campbell; and the school's BC principal and vice principal, who work together with staff to address personal and professional challenges. English-speaking Chinese support staff make sure teachers' professional and daily living needs are met. CSEEC salaries and benefits are competitive and allow among the highest net earnings in BC offshore schools.
Professional development
- Planned Pro-D activities every month
- Small, tight-knit staff who support each other and share strategies
- Opportunities to visit, socialize and collaborate across the four CSEEC campuses in China
- Motivated teachers can move into leadership and administrative positions
Lifestyle and other benefits
- Low cost of living
- A vibrant and fascinating culture
- Easy travel within China and to Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia
- A chance to learn a new language
- Motivated, respectful students and minimal behaviour issues
- Many BC school districts recognize years of teaching experience in China