Primary School English Teacher at Elevate

Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

English Language Teaching, Literacy Development, Differentiated Instruction, EAL Support, Curriculum Integration, Assessment, Small-Group Support, Classroom Environment, Parent Communication, Professional Development, Inquiry-Based Learning, Phonics, Vocabulary Building, Sentence Frames, Guided Reading, Whole-Child Development

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

We are looking for a Primary School English Teacher for an International School based in Tongxiang, Zhejiang province. This position is available from the upcoming 2026/27 academic year in August 2026. About the school This is a modern, bilingual international school in Tongxiang, Zhejiang, serving local and expatriate students from early years through upper secondary within a safe, well-resourced campus environment. Located approximately 1.5 hours’ drive (about 120 km) from central Shanghai. As part of a wider international education network, it blends Eastern and Western educational philosophies, offering small class sizes, a strong focus on whole-child development and character, and a curriculum that prepares students for further study in leading universities worldwide. Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging English language lessons that support Primary students’ literacy development across reading, writing, speaking and listening. Differentiate instruction and materials to meet the needs of EAL learners at different proficiency levels within the same class. Work closely with homeroom and subject teachers to integrate language objectives into content lessons and support access to the wider curriculum. Use a variety of strategies (e.g. guided reading, phonics, vocabulary building, sentence frames) to build students’ academic and social English. Assess students’ English proficiency regularly, track progress, and adjust teaching plans based on assessment data. Provide targeted small-group or one-to-one support for students who need additional language intervention. Create a positive, language-rich classroom environment that encourages risk-taking, confidence, and active use of English. Communicate clearly with parents about students’ language progress and provide suggestions for supporting English at home. Participate in grade-level and EAL team meetings, sharing strategies and resources to support EAL provision across the school. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in EAL and Primary language teaching. Holder of Bachelor Degree and teaching certificate or license, with recognized qualification Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching experience Previous experience of working with a primary school student and/or implementation of inquiry-based learning approach is a plus Salary and benefits Monthly salary of 25,000 to 40,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualification Apartment provided Summer and winter holidays Public holidays Medical insurance Paid leave Lunch provided Training and development provided Education for dependant children

Responsibilities

The Primary School English Teacher will plan and deliver engaging English language lessons to support literacy development in primary students. They will assess students' proficiency, track progress, and provide targeted support as needed.