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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Why Teach at BEST

At BEST, our teaching philosophy allows students to connect their learning from the classroom to the outside world. Our faculty and staff take pride in our commitment to the same ideals. We are expanding, and our doors are open to everyone who shares the same goals in delivering a unique and meaningful learning experience to our students.

Respect

We cherish diverse ethnicity and cultural backgrounds as they define a teacher's uniqueness. At BEST, we value "education before nation". Through our years of working closely with foreign teachers, we take pride in promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality.
Support

Our community of foreign teachers is part of a dedicated team and supportive family. We strengthen our ties through collaborative work, team planning, professional development, and training. Our continuous guidance allows our teachers to reach the comfort and desired level of accomplishments at work.
Commitment

At BEST, we need talented and skilled teachers to achieve our goals. Together, we strive to create an environment where our students receive a quality education. We are committed to guiding our students to reach their full potential and be the best version of themselves.

Who We Are Looking For

Kindergarten
Elementary
Secondary

We are looking to those who have love and passion for early childhood education. The teacher will be responsible for teaching and facilitating learning inside the classroom with English as a medium of instruction. Teaching at our kindergarten includes designing, implementing, and assessing age-appropriate lessons that will help develop students' intellectual and social abilities, organizing learning materials and resources, and maximizing students' use and exposure to English.

Job Requirements:: Bachelor's Degree or Higher; At least 2 years of relevant work experience; TESOL/TEFL/ Certified

Job Openings:3

Job Specifics:: Contract Type: 1 year (full-time); Base Salary: > 12000 RMB; Paid Holiday; Flight Ticket Allowance

Our Elementary English Department requires professional teachers who can create and administer lesson plans based on our English curriculum - National Geographic Reach, Oxford Family and Friends, and Oxford Grammar and Friends. Teachers also oversee the classroom and ensure a high level of student performance throughout the school year. As part of their responsibilities, teachers actively participate in team meetings to develop lessons, organize activities and create assessment tools to maximize students' learning.

Job Requirements:: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher; At least 2 years of relevant work experience; TESOL/TEFL/ Certified

Job Openings:6

Job Specifics:: Contract Type: 1 year (full-time); Base Salary : > 18000 RMB; Paid Holiday; Flight Ticket Allowance

We are looking to hire dynamic and highly-qualified teachers to teach our Middle and High school students different subjects. Teachers are responsible for all aspects of teaching: developing lesson plans in the relevant subject area and grade, ensuring lessons align with curriculum objectives, and providing student assessment and timely feedback. Ultimately, help students build on the learning fundamentals and prepare them for higher education.

Job Requirements:: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher; At least 2 years of relevant work experience; TESOL/TEFL/ Certified; Professional Teacher License (preferred); ESL / Reading Specialist (preferred)

Job Openings:3

Job Specifics:: Contract Type: 1 year (full-time); Base Salary : > 18000 RMB; Paid Holiday; Flight Ticket Allowance

Be Part of Our Team

BEST is the best place that provides stimulating educational environment for students to achieve their full potential and grow holistically. It's been the best experience for me as BEST opens a door to a new world of professional growth.

Teacher Sdu

South Africa

Grade 3 & 4 Teacher
My training experience has been excellent. It is very thorough and gives me the confidence to begin teaching here. The training’s attention to detail extremely helps me understand exactly what is expected of me at BEST.

Teacher Dave

United Kingdom

Grade 3 & 4 Teacher
I believe that students reach the summit of their learning when their lessons are tailored to meet their individual interests, needs and strength and when they learn in a safe and caring community, like BEST.

Teacher Jan

Philippines

Grade 5 & 6 Teacher
Best Educational Organization fosters open-mindedness, critical thinking, and cultural understanding, equipping students to thrive in the interconnected world.

Mr. Guillermo

Chile

Spanish Teacher

Please contact our Foreign Affairs and Recruitment office if you' re interested in working with us or would like to know more about us. We welcome applications locally and abroad.

recruitmentctl@bestsch.cn

FAQs

Questions about student/ teaching/ curriculum

Is Best a public, private or international school?

Best is a private bilingual school offering K-12 education to mostly local students. We comply with the national education standards, but fused with international courses to varying degrees.

Can I teach without knowing the local language?

Our school has no language requirement at all. We believe that the best way for our students to learn English is to immerse them in an environment that helps them think and communicate in English. We prefer our teachers to teach the course without relying on the local language.

What grade level will I be teaching?

Our recruitment team is always upfront with prospective teachers. They consider not only filling in available positions but also taking into account teachers' credentials, backgrounds, skills, and experience before they make the final placement.

What is the class size?

A maximum class size of 20 for our kindergarten with 2-3 support staff inside the classroom. In elementary, middle, and high schools, the standard number of students ranges from 25-30. Teachers in elementary will work closely with a local teaching assistant.

Questions about visa/ documents/ processing time

What qualifications and experience do I need?

This varies depending on position – if you are seeking to teach at our junior and senior high school, a specialist subject degree is required. As a general rule you will need to have relevant qualifications and a minimum of 24-months experience working with students in a regular classroom setting.

How do I apply for a work (Z) visa?

You need to apply for a Z-class visa at the nearest Chinese embassy in your country. The following documents must be obtained and submitted: visa application form, valid passport, work permit notice (provided by our school), and other relevant documents (please check the Chinese embassy for additional information).

What documents do I need to apply for a work permit notice?

To apply for a work permit notice, a scanned copy of your documents should be prepared and sent. You will need a current passport with at least 12-months validity, employment contract, authenticated/legalized degree and background check by the Chinese consulate in your country, medical exam, reference letters, and other teaching certificates such TEFL, TESOL.

How long will it take to process the work permit notice?

Processing times vary. It will take approximately 3-4 weeks to obtain the work permit notice from the local labor bureau

Questions about daily life/ Zhengzhou/ accommodation

Will my compensation be enough to live on?

The cost of living in Zhengzhou is relatively low compared to the first-tier cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou and Shenzhen. Your income from teaching will be just enough for you to live comfortably.

Is housing provided?

Yes. Temporary housing is provided to our foreign staff, so you do not have to worry about your stay. Before your arrival, on-campus accommodation will be arranged by our staff. We provide a private room equipped with a desk, bed, closet space, and air conditioning. If you choose to live off-campus for the remaining duration of your contract, a housing subsidy will be provided. You will need to locate and rent an apartment – our staff will provide assistanace and give you plenty of advice to accomplish this.

Is it safe to work and stay in Zhengzhou?

Here at BEST, we get all our employees to commit to workplace safety. We provide 24/7 emergency support from our local staff. Our foreign teachers are enrolled in medical and health insurance, which covers unforeseen and unexpected accidents and illnesses; it does not cover preventive care or routine maintenance medications.

How is the weather in Zhengzhou?

Zhengzhou is located in the middle and lower streams of the Yellow River. It has four distinct seasons – dry and cold winter, hot and humid summer and short spring and autumn. The climate in July is the hottest; there is abundant rainfall during summer. Winter in Zhengzhou is long and cold though seldom snowy.