Overview of the Project
If you are interested in traveling abroad, but you can't pay the high fees for most volunteer abroad programs, consider joining Global Crossroad's paid Teaching Program in China. This program offers you opportunities for exploration and cultural immersion while earning money and utilizing your skills. Besides a one-time program fee, there is no monthly fee or hidden charges. Global Crossroad's partner schools offer decent salaries, free accommodation, prepared meals, and even airfare reimbursement for long-term, contracted teachers.
Besides being a native English speaking citizen of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland or other English speaking countries, there are no other qualifications or specific skills needed to teach in China. You can teach from 1 month to 1 year. With a Bachelor's Degree in any subject and/or at least one year experience with TEFL or TOSEL training from an accredited organization, you may receive a monthly salary of up to US$ 800.
- Program:Paid Volunteer in China
- Project:Paid Teaching in China
- Start dates:1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
- Location:Qingdao, China
- Arrival point: Varies by teaching destination
- Duration: 6 months to 1 year
- Accommodation and meals:Villa hostel and Chinese meals three times daily
- Activities:Support of conservation center activities and operations
- Working hours: 30-40 hours per week
Global Crossroad paid English teaching in China is a great way to explore the intriguing land of China while teaching English to aspiring school and college age students. You will have the rare and worthwhile opportunity to get paid for your teaching service as you immerse yourself in Chinese culture, travel the world and grow personally and professionally.
Minimum Qualification/Skills
his program is for native English speakers ONLY, citizens of US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and other English speaking countries with English as a mother language. Extra certification and TEFL training give more opportunities for earning higher salaries.
Benefits of Teaching in China: 6-12 months
- For a native English speaker, a monthly salary up to 3,000 RMB
- For a native English speaker with a degree in English and some experience in teaching, a monthly salary of 3,500-4,500 RMB
- For a native English speaker with a degree in English, at least one year of teaching experience, and TEFL or TOSEL training, a monthly salary of 5000-5,500 RMB
- Free food and accommodation. Some schools without a school cafeteria, provide food allowances and grocery coupons to teachers so they can prepare food by themselves
- Free health clinic at school
- Arrangement of host family upon the request of teachers and the availability. Free food and accommodations with host family
- Assistance in obtaining visa to China
- Services and support of field staff
- Guaranteed placement
- Reimbursement of round-trip airfare on a 10-month contract
- Teachers will be responsible for utilities
China Paid Teaching Program Fee and Dates
China volunteer teaching program starts anytime upon your arrival in China.
Global Crossroad is a 501 (C) 3 organization so your program fee will be tax deductible as provided by law.
Global Crossroad application and placement fee: US $499. The fee covers advertising, program promotion and office expenses (rent, utilities and staff salaries in our USA office). Fee also covers airport pick-up, drop-off, China office expenses (rent, utilities, salaries, and vehicle), communication and project co-ordination.
There is no monthly or weekly fee in Paid Teaching English in China program and accommodation/food will be provided free by local schools.
Additional costs for volunteers
International flights, visa extensions, personal expenses on water/soft drinks/entertainment, laundry, telephone, Immunization costs, extra Insurance (if needed).