SVS School for English — Volunteer English Teaching in Sri Lanka

The SVS School for English is a small, family-run English school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They are a registered charity that was set up in 2006 with the aim of enabling Sri Lankans and expatriates living in Sri Lanka to develop vital, empowering English language skills. SVS School is now looking for committed, open-minded individuals with a passion for helping students develop their written and spoken English language skills. Whether you’re looking to make a life change after years spent in the rat race, or want to gain some life experience after university, whether you’re a nomad of the world looking for your next settlement or just someone who wants to make an honest difference in people’s lives, then come and join the SVS family.

About the position

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Job type: Volunteer teaching Starting dates: They look for volunteer teachers throughout the year and accept applications on a rolling basis. However, term dates usually run as follows:

• Term 1: early January to early April
• Term 2: mid-April to end June
• Term 3: early July to end September
• Term 4: early October to mid-December

Schedule: Classes run Monday to Friday from 8.30 AM to 10.30 AM, 11.00 AM to 1.00 PM, 3.30 PM to 5.30 PM and 6.00 PM to 8.00 PM. Volunteer teachers will teach 3 classes a day, e.g. 8.30 AM, 11 AM and 6 PM. Class size: Classes are kept small, to better facilitate interaction and communication between students and teachers. The maximum number of students per class is 24 to 26 students. Students: Most students are aged 18 and over, although occasionally students as young as 16 enroll after finishing secondary school. Many students are from rural areas attending university or working in Colombo and they need English to further their prospects. They also have a large student population of Buddhist monks. Most of their students are Sri Lankan, however, there are students from Korea, Japan, China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Turkey, the Middle East….the list goes on!

Benefits

• As a volunteer English teacher with SVS School for English, you’ll have the chance to live and travel in the beautiful tropical island that is Sri Lanka.
• Their volunteer teachers receive food and accommodation free of charge, travel to and from the school as well as a small monthly stipend.
• English teachers live in a large, modern house in the suburbs of Colombo, close to the scenic parliament area, and a stone’s throw from a gorgeous wetland park.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, as well as other amenities including a laundry service.
• Volunteer teachers will also have the opportunity to experience the tranquility of Sri Lanka’s up-country region when visiting Maskeliya, where the school’s parent project, the Samanala Valley Foundation is located.
• In addition to breaks between terms, volunteer teachers receive weekends and public holidays off – of which Sri Lanka has an abundance!

Requirements:

All English course teachers are expected to bring the enthusiasm, zest, and passion to be the best for their students. To volunteer with SVS School for English, you also need to meet the following requirements:

• You must be a native speaker of English and/or have an excellent standard of English.
• Graduated from university and/or be certified in teaching English as a foreign language and/or have at least 3 or more years of work experience in any industry.
• Be able to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering at SVS School for English.
• Volunteer English teachers will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, and the school assists in making the necessary arrangements to procure a visa.

How to apply

To apply, please attach your CV in the specified format, and fill in their online application form. Make sure that you include a brief paragraph of no more than 250 words explaining why you’d like to be a part of their team in Sri Lanka. Once they receive your CV and application, they will be in touch to discuss the next steps. You may be asked to complete a small test online, to assess your English language and teaching ability. Afterward, you will also have a video interview with the Principal or Vice-Principal before a decision is made. For more information about SVS, please visit their website.  

ECC — Teach English in Japan

ECC is an educational services company and one of Japan’s most trusted educators, with a student base of almost 400,000 and a talented team of more than 18,000. The Foreign Language Institute is part of the larger ECC Group, which provides educational services to students of all ages via several specialized divisions. They are one of Japan’s largest, oldest, and most trusted language schools. They have over 400 native English speakers teaching at more than 180 schools throughout Japan. ECC is currently looking for more qualified English teachers to join their team in Japan.

About the position

ECC offers a great work environment, a competitive employment package, top-notch training, and an opportunity to build valuable work and life skills. Their industry-leading curriculum and materials also allow teachers of any experience to deliver fun, engaging, and effective lessons.

• Location: Japan
• Scope: Full-time
• Contract length: Contracts are aligned to finish with their academic year at the end of March and are eligible for renewal. They ask for a commitment of at least 12 months in Japan and completion of the contract year. Some stay for just a contract, but most happily spend a few years and many others make it a career.
• Start date: ECC has potential start dates year-round
• Students: Their students range from pre-school age to retirees. They come with a wide range of backgrounds, study goals, and interests.
• Classes: They offer a wide range of courses to suit all ages and levels. Young learner class sizes are small, up to ten students, and adult classes may have as many as twelve students.
• Teaching schedule: 35-hour work (not including 45-minute daily breaks). Five work days and two rest days fixed across the academic year. Most classes are taught afternoons, evenings, and weekends. A typical seven-hour work day consists of a mixture of classes for both children and adults of various levels and about 5-6 hours of class time.

Benefits

ECC proudly offers one of the industry’s most competitive employment packages. Key points include:

• 270,000 yen gross monthly salary.
• Prior to arrival, ECC will fully sponsor and support your working visa application.
• They’ll also arrange housing to ensure a safe, reliable and convenient place to get your life in Japan off the ground.
• 35-hour work week.
• Five working days and two rest days fixed across the academic semester.
• Annual stipends based on performance criteria, of up to 100 000 yen to start, payable over your first 3 years of employment.
• Travel stipend of 70000 yen for new teachers recruited overseas.
• Work-related transportation within Japan fully reimbursed.
• Generous holiday package.
• Japanese social, health, and pension benefits.
• Comprehensive training and support, including their two-week core training program.
• Free annual medical check

Requirements

To qualify for a position at ECC, you need to be able to meet the following conditions:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution
• Native speaker of English (grade 1 through completion of high school conducted with English as the main language of instruction)
• Valid passport from an English-speaking country or the ability to obtain one
• Able to attend a 1-day recruiting session
• Able to begin work in Japan sometime within the next 3-12 months
• Able to commit to at least one contract year of employment
• Sufficient funds available for relocating to Japan (ECC recommends having at least 200 000 yen available)

How to apply

If you are able to meet ECC's qualification requirements and are located in Japan, please submit your application via their online Application Form. For teachers located outside of Japan, please apply via their local recruitment branches. For more information about ECC, please visit their website: https://eccteachinjapan.com/  

Joytalk — Public School ALT Positions in Japan: New School Year, April 2027

Joytalk has been recruiting foreign staff for more than 43 years and their operation revolves around the continued education of people of all ages, in languages other than their own. They pride themselves on providing high-quality Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) for high schools, junior high schools, elementary schools, kindergartens and nursery schools as well as Language Consultants for companies and universities, in the Kanto and Tohoku regions of eastern Japan. They also operate three private Foreign Language Schools for children and adults in the northern Tochigi area, with their first school opening in 1982. Joytalk is now accepting applications for Assistant Language Teachers in Japanese public Junior High schools, Elementary schools and Kindergartens. If you are looking for stable employment and a stable income, Joytalk is the place for you. Apply now!

About this position

Location: Tochigi, Saitama, Ibaraki, Gunma, Miyagi, Yamagata & Iwate prefectures in the Kanto and Tohoku regions of eastern Japan. Position: Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) Start date: Starting from April 2027, with training in late March prior to the start of the school assignment. Students: Public junior high school(s) and / or elementary school(s) Teaching schedule: From Monday to Friday with the starting and finishing time, as well as break time, varying slightly between 8:00am and 4:30pm.

Benefits

Joytalk prides themselves on providing quality and personal assistance to their foreign language staff. They provide visa sponsorship, paid holidays, discounted car rental, rental accommodation for their teachers if necessary and provide 24 hour support or assistance where needed.

• The salary will depend on the position, as well as location, qualifications, teaching experience and Japanese language skills and as such, will range between 210,000 and 250,000 yen per month, which equates to 2,446,500 yen to 3,000,000 yen per full contracted year. A stable monthly salary will be set, which is not a daily pay system.
• They pay a capped monthly transportation allowance that will vary depending on work conditions. This is paid on top of the salary, not included as part of it.
• They offer paid leave from the start of employment, if the contract is longer than 6 months.
• They have the flexibility to allow paid leave to be used for sick days.
• They can handle all visa related issues on your behalf at the immigration office so there is no need for you to take time off to be there.
• They enroll their employees in the company's social insurance system (shakai hoken), including subsidized health insurance and pension.
• They usually pay a full and not pro-rated salary for months with school holidays, such as April, July, December, January & March, while they guarantee at least 65% of the regular salary for August during the long summer vacation. They do not force their employees to take a pay cut in other months to get paid for August. Of course, those that work a full schedule in August get paid a full salary then too.

Joytalk also provides ongoing teacher training with workshops held a number of times throughout the year, including prior to the start of the assignment and reimbursement for work transportation costs. They support their ALTs not only in teaching, but also in all aspects of life in Japan, 24 hours a day, including problems of any size, negotiations, accidents, emergencies, etc.

Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Be native speakers of English
• Have at least a bachelor's degree from a university
• Be willing to commit to at least the end of the school year at the end of March 2027
• Enjoy working with children
• Be a team player
• Be outgoing with students and teachers taking initiative even in situations where English is not the main language

Applicants would also be highly regarded if they have or hold:

• Education qualifications
• A driver's license valid for use in Japan & willingness to drive
• Conversational Japanese language skills
• Previous ALT experience or teaching experience in their home country

How to apply

If you are interested in teaching in Japan with Joytalk, please submit your resume along with cover letter for assessment via their online application form. If you wish to submit a photo with your application, please make sure the subject adheres to professional standards. Unfortunately, Joytalk is only able to respond to those who pass initial screening. They look forward to hearing from you soon. If you'd like to learn more about Joytalk and view their available teaching positions, please visit their website.    

VUS The English Center — English Teaching Positions in Vietnam

VUS is one of the biggest language centers in Vietnam, with campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and across the country. They are expanding to new locations each year, and currently employ over 2,700 English teaching professionals. They are expanding to new locations each year with English schools in Hanoi, Bien Hoa, Binh Duong, Da Nang, and Vung Tau. VUS is looking for full-time/part-time English-speaking teachers who can take on a wide variety of ages (predominantly 6-16 year olds) during both weekends and weeknights at their centers.  

Joy English — Teach in Taiwan

For over 40 years, Joy has been at the forefront of English education, with over 500 schools in Taiwan, China, Japan, Vietnam, and Cambodia. They are currently looking for more English teachers for their centers across Taiwan.

About the position

• Location: Taiwan
• Student Ages: Ages range from 3 to 16
• Class sizes: Class size varies from small, medium, to large. The actual size depends on the branch location.
• Teaching schedule: The minimum number of teaching hours is between 23–25 hours a week.
• Class length: Class length depends on the specific class, but most classes are between 90 and 120 minutes.

Benefits

Joy is committed to their teachers and recognizes the role they play in carrying out their mission. They do whatever it takes to help when needed and support their teachers through every step to ensure the teacher's success in the classroom. Joy English offers:

• ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) sponsorship
• Guaranteed teaching hours
• Competitive salary
• National health insurance
• Annual raises and contract bonuses
• 3 days orientation training at Joy Headquarters

Specific details about the benefits will be provided during the application process.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an associate degree with a TEFL (or equivalent) certification is needed.
• Criminal background check
• Passport from a country with English as the official language
• Medical check
• Teaching credentials and/or TEFL/TESOL is meriting

How to apply

If you meet their requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application via their online application form. For more information about Joy English, please visit their website: https://careers.joy.com.tw/  

ZJ Elite – International Kindergarten Teachers Needed in China

ZJ Elite is a recruitment agency based in Hangzhou, China, specializing in connecting skilled foreign teachers with reputable educational institutions across China. They are now looking for more qualified English teachers.

About the position:

• 📍 Location: Ningbo city, Zhejiang province
• 📅 Start date: August 2026 or ASAP
• 🧑‍🎓 Student ages: 2-6 years old
• ⏰ 8:00–16:30, Mon–Fri

Benefits

💰 Salary & Benefits:

• 💸 Base salary: 24K–29K RMB/month
• 🏠 Housing allowance: 6,000 RMB/month
• 🩺 Full medical insurance
• 🌴 Paid winter / summer / Christmas holidays
• 🎉 Completion bonus & relocation bonus
• 🍱 Free working lunch

Requirements

• 🗣️ Native English speaker
• 🎓 Bachelor’s degree or above
• 👶 2+ years kindergarten experience
• 📄 Reference letter required

How to apply

If you are interested in this position and meet their requirements, please get in touch with them at: nichole@zj-elite.com For more information about ZJ Elite, please visit their website, or contact them at:

• 📧 Email: nichole@zj-elite.com
• 💬 WeChat: 15868498100
• 📱 WhatsApp: +86 15868498100

 

VIPKID — Young Kids Online Teaching Job

VIPKID is a global leader in online K-12 education and one of the most established remote teaching platforms in the world. We connect motivated learners with highly qualified teachers through live, one-on-one virtual classrooms. VIPKID has been recognized by Glassdoor as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work and by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, reflecting our commitment to teacher experience, innovation, and quality education. We are currently looking for more qualified online English teachers.

About the position

At VIPKID, North American teachers enjoy flexible schedules, fully remote work, and meaningful connections with students worldwide, supported by a professional community and proven curriculum.

• Location: Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection
• Students: Stable and long-term students provided from global
• Age group: Flexical to choose from 3-10 years old, 10-15 years old or 16years+
• Class Length: 25 minutes per class
• Schedule: Fully Flexible — you choose your own teaching hours
• Advancement opportunities: Senior Teacher--Mentor--Curriculum developer--Workshop facilitator

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $15.6–$28.4 per 50-minute class USD (include base pay and incentives)
• Weekly, Bi-weekly or Monthly Payment via paypal or bank transfer
• Professionally designed curriculum & interactive teaching platform
• Ready-made lesson plans (no prep required)
• Comprehensive onboarding workshops and continuous support
• Reliable student bookings year-round
• Performance bonuses and incentive programs

Requirements

Essential requirements:

• North American teachers required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certification or teaching license
• Some experience working with children preferred
• Reliable computer, headset, and high-speed internet

How to apply

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please visit our website to Register Your Teaching Account.