Job Description
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 and in a multinational and multicultural team
- Eligibility and willingness to relocate to Shanghai for at least 2 years
Preferred:
- Experience with ages 6-15
- TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or teaching license
- 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 a message through this platform expressing your interest. Our team will reach out with the next steps and application requirements. Please prepare a short video introduction in advance (under 2 minutes - we're looking for clarity and warmth, not perfection). In your video, please tell us: 1) your name, 2) where you're currently based, 3) why you think Storyland and you are a good match, 4) a book you'd love to read with a class and 5) why.
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area, Work from home, Relocation, Trial period, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work