Middle School English Teacher (full time)

About the Position 

CINEC is seeking a full time middle school English teacher for the 2026-27 academic year at a Canadian program in Shanghai, China. This position is an urgent hire, and will begin as soon as we are able to secure your visa and flight to travel to China.

About Our Company 

Established in 2003, CINEC encompasses an integrated team of experienced and dedicated educational professionals and consultants. As a full-service offshore school operator approved by the BC Ministry of Education and an authorized educational agent in China, CINEC has standing agreements with education authorities in Shanghai and Zhejiang province in China as operator of BC-certified offshore schools. 

At CINEC, we believe in the philosophy of learning with responsibility. Thus, along with imparting knowledge and skills, our schools focus on instilling values in our students. Our schools encourage children to develop the values of mutual respect, discipline, sharing, caring, empathy, honesty and responsible citizenship.  

Benefits of Working with CINEC Education Group 

Professional Development: 

• Meet with all CINEC schools for professional development sessions throughout the year 

• Access the wealth of teaching resources and expertise built up within the CINEC network 

• Contribute and benefit from your school’s Professional Learning Community 

• Customize your own Professional Growth Plan with the school’s Principal tailored your needs and areas of interest 

• Funding to participate in professional development provided by outside agencies 

• Class observations from the Principal 

• Experience a culturally unique learning environment 

• Enhance your skills of teaching students who speak English as an Additional Language 

Lifestyle: 

• Living in a cosmopolitan metropolis 

• Easy access to other Chinese cities by high-speed train 

• Numerous opportunities to cheaply travel and explore other local and international cultures 

• Affordable transportation: taxis, buses, trains 

• Affordable house cleaning, food preparation, and nanny services 

• Ability to save considerably more money than you could teaching in Canada 

• Develop lifelong connections with other like-minded educators and expats from around the world 

Financial: 

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance 

• Flight allowance based on point of hire, which more than covers the cost of your flight 

• Flight allowance for family 

• CINEC covers costs associated with acquiring a visa 

• Housing: teachers have furnished apartments provided or in Shanghai the option of receiving an attractive housing allowance 

• Recognition of Master’s Degree 

• Completion bonus 

• Retuning bonus 

• Cost-of-living allowance 

• Competitive salary 

• Service milestone bonuses 

• Funding for professional development 

How to Apply 

CINEC Education Group is looking for experienced and passionate educators. Please send your resume and cover letter to support@cinec.ca. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Yours in education, 

CINEC Education Group 

www.cinec.ca