Teaching Nomad - Teaching Opportunities in China

Name: Teaching Nomad - Teaching Opportunities in China
Brand: Teaching Nomad
SKU: 29367
Rating: 9.66 (256 reviews)

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Location

China

Length

52+ weeks

Classroom Audience

Adults Early Childhood High School Middle School Pre-School University Students

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Qualifications

BA degree or above
Native English speaker

Classroom Audience

Adults Early Childhood High School Middle School Pre-School University Students

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Age Max

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Salary / Benefits

CNY 10,000 – 35,000 RMB/month + Potential expat packages including: airfare, housing, insurance, meals and more!

Price Details

TN's services will always be free for teachers

Last Updated: Apr 29, 2021

Last Reviewed: Jun 21, 2021

About Program

Teaching Nomad is your connection to great teaching opportunities in China! TN is an American owned and operated company with offices in Shanghai, China & Denver, Colorado. We are the definitive source for teaching abroad in China.

Since 2011, we've been vetting schools in China and helping people like you connect with only the best. We have schools hiring for every subject in 40+ cities. Whether you want to teach English in Shanghai or Biology in Xi'an, we can help!

We take a lot of pride in connecting dedicated teachers with great schools all over the country. Teaching Nomad has programs for teachers of all experience levels including professional educators, experienced ESL instructors, & beginner teachers. Our clients include international schools, language training schools, primary/middle/high schools, & kindergartens.

Register with us today to be connected with a dedicated placement consultant who can answer all of your questions and find the perfect match for you.

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Program Highlights

Very competitive pay
Free housing or allowance
Benefits (health, flights, bonuses)
Personal placement consultant to walk you through the process
Opportunity to get $100 back

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9-10 rating 92.19%
7-8 rating 7.42%
5-6 rating 0%
3-4 rating 0.39%
1-2 rating 0%

Benefits 9.4
Support 9.8
Fun 9.3
Facilities 9.4
Safety 9.4

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I had the best experience with teaching Nomad my recruiting consultant was Jayne Donabie and she was superb. Not only committed to guide me through the process but she answered all of my questions and and direct me to find the best job for my circumstances. Most definitely Teach Nomad excels expectations both my husband and I have been with The Nomad for over 2 years.
I would recommend Jayne as she is absolutely amazing and caring. It makes such a difference having someone so reliable.
Maria Jack

First it's free 😁 and if that was not great enough, you are actually paired with a recruiter that you can video chat and email with. I myself worked with Flavio E. and he was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. Teaching overseas is a big venture to undertake, but his assistance allowed me to feel more at ease with the process.

I liked that personal touch because it was a good balance between having help available, but at the same time having the independence to look up schools on Teaching Nomad's user friendly website.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

To make sure to ask all the questions that arise, so that you make an informed decision.

My experience in China has been interesting. I would advise that people do a bit of research first about China. I came to China in 2017 with a different company who didn't provide much support at all. Teaching Nomad is a very good way to gain employment in China. Initially I worked for a large English International School chain and whilst these schools have a very good marketing department that spins them as the best schools. I have enjoyed working for Chinese International schools more. The pay is transparent and other than the travel and housing package exactly the same. I work reasonable hours and have plenty of time to prep. This next appointment is through Teaching Nomad and Flavio Eslava is an extremely supportive recruiter. I am excited about this next journey.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

I camped on the Great Wall of China. We had a camp fire and watched the sun set and rise. I was amazed that this was even possible but recommend it as a good adventure.

I can't speak highly enough about Teaching Nomad and the staff! Moira was my point of contact, and she was the best....absolutely THE BEST! She found the perfect school/LC for me to start my career change, and I couldn't be happier about any of it. She made the process smooth...especially in the face of all the COVID setbacks...and made me feel that she REALLY cared for my future and shared in the joys.

On top of the help from Moira, I must say Jesse was also spot on with the help, not missing a beat.

This program and recruitment agency and the staff are the best...no question!

I would highly recommend Teaching Nomad if you are looking for a recruitment agency. You can trust me from experience that I say you are in good hands. They can definitely find you the best and right job for you just like they did for me. Not only did they find me a job but they did it very quickly. Any questions are answered quickly. You don’t need to worry when choosing them because they are with you step by step of the way. From me to whoever is reading this I say call off the search and choose Teaching Nomad.

What would you improve about this program?

I wouldn’t improve this program in any way. This program and recruitment agency is the best it can be.

If you are looking for the best recruitment agency then call the search off because Teaching Nomad is the one and only best recruitment agency you need. Right from the start to the end I was helped and guided to finding the right and best job. Not only did they find me the right and best job but they also did it quickly. You don’t have to worry because you are in such good hands with them. Any questions or help that have will be handled quickly and reassuringly. To me and personal experience with dealing with them I would definitely choose them to help you find a teaching job overseas.

I was paired with Oliver Norman and after a online interview he was very helpful in helping me find a new Job in Shanghai.
The response was quick and opportunities came quickly.
In a short period of time I was offered 3 different jobs and accepted the one that suited me the best.
I am very happy in the new school and working with teaching Nomad made the transition of finding a new job very easy.
I would reccomend their service to anyone looking for employment overseas and was very happy at the amount of opportunities that became avaliable as searching for a new job individually can be difficult and daunting.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Prior to using this service I was finding it very difficult to get my CV in front of employees and using this service I was pleasantly suprised how quickly new opportunities came.

Amidst a global pandemic, I was worried that my dreams of teaching abroad were dashed. However, with the help of Teaching Nomad, I was able to persevere and am now teaching abroad in Shanghai, China! I have an amazing position at a prestigious school. Teaching here, I feel very supported by my community of fellow teachers, parents, and students. There is a level of professional respect for teachers that inspires me to teach to my highest potential! I want to thank all of the staff at Teaching Nomad who helped me to obtain my TEFL certification, get hired at my current position, and go through the Visa process to move from the US to China. I highly recommend working with Teaching Nomad to help make your international teaching dreams come true!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

I was very concerned that I would not be able to travel abroad due to the travel limitations set forth from the global pandemic. However, with the support of Teaching Nomad and my school, I was able to overcome this hurdle and make it to China!

Questions & Answers

What is the current situation with UK resident teaching in China for September? Would I be allowed through a working VISA?

At this time, many schools in China are hiring from overseas and feel confident they will be able to secure working visas for overseas hires. We would encourage you to begin getting your documents authenticated now so you are prepared for the visa application.

By Teaching Nomad on April 24, 2021

Can you apply if you are a Danish passport holder?

Hello Erik, most of the English teaching roles posted on our site require candidates from native English speaking countries. However we do have subject teacher positions for non-native speakers if they have experience teaching that subject. We also have TEFL course + job placement opportunities in many countries that don't require the candidates to be native speakers. You can learn more about...

By Teaching Nomad on May 13, 2020

Would my husband and I be able to teach English abroad not having teaching degrees, but having TEFL certification?

Yes! A teaching degree is not required to teach abroad. In many cases experience and/or a TEFL certification is an adequate qualification. We place couples all the time!

By Teaching Nomad on August 15, 2019

What support do they provide if you've been assaulted?

In such a case we would recommend the individual to contact the authorities to report the assault. This would include local police as well as the consulate or Embassy of your country. Of course we would never work with a school or organization that allowed an assault to occur.

By Teaching Nomad on August 15, 2019

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I have always been a traveler. It started with road trips to the Smokey Mountains when I bought my first car at 16. It led me to tackle Tourism as a major at my university and take winter jobs in Colorado.

I had never been out of North America or Central America and decided it wasn't enough anymore. During my senior year, I saved all my money for a two-week trip to China. I spent time wandering amongst the skyscrapers in Shanghai and hiked along the Li River -- I fell in love.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

I worked with International TEFL Academy in getting my certification. They had an excellent course that I gained a lot of knowledge and experience from as well as post-graduate country guidance.

They helped with my next steps as far as finding a job, and what I should be prepared for. They got me in touch with Teaching Nomad, my recruiter. They have taken care of everything since and been involved in interview setup, negotiations, and been in touch all the way to the start of my contract.

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What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

A lot of emails! Also, communicating with a lot of different cultures. From the start, you are speaking to people about the experience and journey you are about to set yourself on. The days on the way to your start seem to be more about sharing stories than anything else.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Funny enough I think it was just medical concerns. Would I have insurance? What happens if I need to go to the E.R. during my contract?

I actually expressed this concern to my recruiter and he ensured that the interviewer had this conversation with my companies and they all reached out explaining how they would take care of me.

Is there time to travel as much as you thought?

Yes! Most programs offer short work weeks as they know you want to travel, but also make sure you save money. Separate your contracts a month or two apart and go enjoy the world!

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Brett Isis

Program

Teaching Nomad - Teaching Opportunities in China

Job Title

Founder & President

Brett is an entrepreneur originally from Colorado, USA. He brings with him many years of professional experience in different fields including human resources & recruiting. In the office he handles much of the day-to-day operations and business development of TN. Brett & Sophia spent nearly 6 years in Shanghai before relocating back to Colorado to open Teaching Nomad's North American headquarters.

What is your favorite travel memory?

Teaching Nomad Founder Brett Isis and Family

One of my most memorable travel experiences was a recent trip Sophia & I took to explore Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand. We rented motorcycles and spent 5 days on the road riding the Mae Hong Son loop.

We had only a couple planned overnight stops and spent the rest of the week going where the road took us. We stayed in hostels built in the middle of rice paddies and even stumbled across Brad & Angelina's favorite Thailand hideaway. We rode to waterfalls and waited out rainstorms, traded cigars with locals, and sipped wine by the river.

Living in China afforded us many opportunities to explore Thailand and this was one of the best!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I've personally developed my business acumen in pretty all aspects including funding, processes, hiring, process development, project management and more. But culturally and socially, I've seen first hand the impact that traveling abroad has on the individual and their ability to affect cross cultural understanding.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

leaving for China

Rather than hearing a story, I've watched many amazing stories develop over the years. I've seen entire families move across the globe and thrive, I've seen people fall in love, I've seen children born and I've watched people find fulfillment that they never had back home.

I know that Teaching Nomad will be continuing to play a small part in helping more stories like this unfold for decades to come.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

The people that make up Teaching Nomad is what makes it unique. We really value feedback from our candidates & clients and reading the positive reviews on sites like Go Overseas will show you what I'm talking about.

Externally, the service we provide really sets us apart. While internally, our processes enable us to consistently outperform most competitors.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Again, it's the people that make up the team and the leadership to stay on course and always be looking for ways to improve.

One of my mentors told me that you're either growing or your dying, you can't stand still.

Pragmatically, for us to be successful as a recruiting company, we have to provide great service and provide a wide enough range of opportunities to satisfy as many candidates as possible. Currently we do have excellent opportunities for all teachers from recent graduates to Heads of top schools.

Eliza Liang

HR & Admin Director

Patrick Cazaly

Senior Recruiter and Account Manager

Location

Location:

China

Currency:

Chinese Yuan

Weather:

Jan-Mar

57 F / 37 F

Apr-Jun

82 F / 52 F

Jul-Sep

90 F / 72 F

Oct-Dec

73 F / 50 F

Airports:

Beijing Capital International Airport

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport CAN

( CAN )

China is the most populous country in the world and has one of the fastest-growing economies. China's landscape is vast and diverse, ranging from the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts in the arid north to subtropical forests in the wetter south. China has over 34,687 species of animals and vascular plants, making it the third-most biodiverse country in the world, after Brazil and Colombia.

About Teaching Nomad

Teaching Nomad is your connection to great teaching opportunities abroad! We’re an American owned and operated company with offices in both Shanghai, China & Denver, Colorado. Our personal placement consultants will help guide you through the exciting process of going overseas! Since 2011 we've been working with great schools and helping people...

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