Literature Teacher in Shanghai
🏫 Storyland
📍Shanghai, China
💰 Competitive Salary
Job Description:
Literature Teacher - Shanghai, China
No. 1, Jianguo West Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Posted by: Storyland
Contact: giuseppe@storyland.com.cn
About Storyland:
We help kids aged 6-15 develop a genuine love for reading, writing, and critical thinking. This is not a textbook or drill-heavy English teaching job.
This position legally requires proof of two consecutive years of full-time, non-teaching work experience. Please apply only if you can provide this.
What you'll do:
- Lead small-group workshops using picture books, chapter books, and novels
- Blend reading, discussion, games, and creative projects into every session
- Guide students to explore emotions, values, and big ideas through stories
- Teach grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis through meaningful texts
- Coach healthy reading habits during library time
- Collaborate closely with a supportive team of local and international colleagues
- Design and pitch new short workshops for summer/winter terms
- Attend weekly team meetings
Schedule and details:
- Wed - Sun during semesters; shifts to Mon - Fri for winter/summer intensives.
- Flexible work-from-home hours for lesson planning after your first semester.
- Proprietary curriculum across 11 progressive levels
- In-house library
- Max 8 students per class
- Beautiful facilities in the heart of the Former French Concession
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of postgraduate work experience (transferable skills welcome)
- Native-level English
- Genuine interest in children and literature
- Teaching experience
- Cultural sensitivity - ability to adapt to and work respectfully within Chinese culture
- Eligibility and willingness to relocate to Shanghai for at least 2 years
Preferred:
- Experience with ages 6-15
- TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or teaching licence
- Background in literature, theatre, humanities, youth work, or education
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary: 22,500 RMB/month
- Performance bonus (based on class feedback)
- Private medical insurance (China)
- Paid leave: 7 days + fixed holidays + public holidays
- Flexible schedule
- Laptop and materials provided
- Two-month mutual trial period
- Two year contract
Relocation Support:
- Guaranteed work visa sponsorship
- Help setting up bank account and SIM card
- Assistance finding accommodation (shared flat option available)
- Relocation guidance + daily support from the team
- For candidates outside China: one-way flight to Shanghai provided
How to apply:
Send your CV (include both teaching and non-teaching experience) and a short video introduction to giuseppe@storyland.com.cn
To apply, email giuseppe@storyland.com.cn
👉 Apply Here: giuseppe@storyland.com.cn
Please mention that you found the job on Teast for the school's reference.
📌 You need to be from one of the following counties to teach English in China: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. However, schools in China can still hire teachers from other countries as subject teachers or teaching assistants and managers.
⏳ Due to the high number of applications the schools receive they may not be able to respond to every application. If you don't hear back from them within a week or so, it's best to move on to the next job.
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