Now hiring · Downtown Shanghai

Learning takes flight — and so do you.

Flying English is a boutique school in the heart of Shanghai, teaching small classes of curious kids. We’re hiring one more teacher to join the team — whether you’re already in China or planning your move.

DestinationShanghai 🇨🇳
RoleEnglish Teacher
Class size4–6 kids
Hours / wk18–22
Seats open1

Why we exist

We make learning something kids actually look forward to.

Through hands-on, playful lessons in classes of just four to six, we help young learners fall for English early — and keep that spark for life. Doing that well takes teachers with real energy. That’s where you come in.

The short version

A real job, a real city, a team that becomes family.

Tiny classes

Four to six students, ages 3–12. You learn every name and actually teach — no crowd control.

Live in Shanghai

Based in Huangpu, downtown. Two consecutive weekdays off to explore one of the world’s great cities.

We get you there

Housing allowance, health insurance, full arrival support, and training from day one. Beginners welcome.

Flying English by the numbers

2015
Founded
1,000+
Kids taught
4–6
Per class
¥30k+
Many teachers / mo

In their words

People come to teach and stay for the family.

Connor teaching a young class at Flying English
Home in Shanghai. If you’re looking for a family and a place to grow and teach, look no further.
— Connor, Foreign Teacher
Yaye with her Tot Talk class
I’ve been at Flying English almost a year. Management is genuinely supportive, with training to help you teach well.
— Yaye, Foreign Teacher

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