Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher - Wuxi
Xinbaide HR is seeking enthusiastic Kindergarten Homeroom Teachers to join Wuxi Boston International School's early years team. This full-time position is based in Wuxi, China, and candidates can start as soon as possible or in March 2026. The role involves working in a bilingual co-teaching environment to lead English-medium learning for young children, closely collaborating with local teachers and parents.
Wuxi is a modern city in Jiangsu province, providing a lower cost of living compared to Shanghai, clean infrastructure, scenic lakeside areas, and excellent transportation links. It hosts a growing international community and numerous international and bilingual schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhere to school policies, regulations, and teaching guidelines.
- Serve as the English homeroom teacher for one kindergarten class, delivering age-appropriate English lessons each semester.
- Design interactive lessons to develop language, confidence, communication, and teamwork.
- Observe students to ensure teaching methods match their development and language level.
- Maintain positive communication with your Chinese co-teacher and support children in both academic and daily activities.
- Encourage students to use English actively in class and daily activities.
- Prepare weekly teaching reflections and adjust lesson plans as needed.
- Communicate regularly with parents, providing learning updates and suggestions.
- Create a stimulating classroom environment with monthly topic-related decorations.
- Share teaching ideas and classroom activities with other foreign teachers.
- Participate in school training, workshops, and community events such as Open Days.
- Offer suggestions and ideas to support school development and enhance learning.
Visa and Work Permit Information:
Eligible candidates will receive support to obtain a legal work visa (Z visa) and Foreign Expert/Work Permit for China. General requirements include:
- A bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized university.
- At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience or a recognized teaching license.
- A clean criminal background check.
- Medical check as required by Chinese authorities.
- Passport from a country accepted for English-teaching roles, including the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Education or Early Childhood Education.
- Minimum 2 years of kindergarten teaching experience.
- Valid teaching credential/license required.
- TESL/TEFL certificate of over 100 hours; TEFL/TESOL required (CELTA/DELTA/PGCE/QTS preferred).
- Experience with early years children and familiarity with IB PYP or Reggio-inspired approaches preferred.
- Ability to teach mixed-ability children and differentiate instruction.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to work in a co-teaching environment and engage in school events and professional development.
Salary & Benefits:
- Monthly salary: 20,000–30,000 RMB, based on qualifications and experience.
- Flight allowance: 10,000 RMB for single teachers; 20,000 RMB for couples or families.
- Housing allowance: 4,000 RMB for single teachers; 6,000 RMB for couples or families.
- Settling-in allowance: 10,000 RMB.
- Support with work visa and residence permit procedures.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Collaborative international teaching environment with co-teaching support.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email xinbaide@sina.com.