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Q: How can I find my first job in China?
Hello everyone,
I am seeking my first teaching position in China. I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics and a TEFL certificate. For the past 16 years, I have served as a Scientific Researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). My work involves real-world scientific tasks, mathematical modeling, and STEM applications (Python/C++). I am now looking to transition into international education, specifically teaching Mathematics or STEM. Given my deep academic background, I am looking for advice on the best way to connect with international schools that value high-level subject expertise. Any leads or advice would be greatly appreciated!
21 weeks 2 days ago in Teaching & Learning - China
Best way would be through (everybody here knows that! 
) my best-est, nuc-leary powered searching engine:
'FindJobz', top L corner of this screen with "STEM teacher" in search:
https://jobs.echinacities.com/jobs/search/?employeeId=0&keyword=STEM...
List of STEM Universities in China:
https://www.mastersportal.com/search/universities/master/rankings/china/...
Prepare your CV and email it away.
https://jooble.org/jobs-stem-teacher/China
https://www.hiredchina.com/jobs/cc941049-ef7d-41d2-b16c-00ba20626087
https://teast.co/jobs/china/science
Good luck!
"How to ... " Guidance by 'Instructables':
https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Properly-Use-a-Search-Engine/
icnif77:
Schools in China will ask you for 2-years of working experience. It is one of the requirements for Z (Working) visa.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Internationalteachers/comments/1akeqpf/deleted_by_user/
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/work.htm
ya.irbis:
Yes, but someone told me that some of my work experience can be viewed as relevant.
icnif77:
Someone doesn't count ...
Potential employer/Z visa sponsor will tell you that.
Never mind, I just point that out.
Your previous working experience can be considered, but it should be at STEM or at least at English teaching.
Now, if employer wants you really bad, they'll skip that part and proceed with 'Working Permit' application issued by the .gov.
School must convince .gov to issue a Working Permit. Once you have that, you'll proceed with Z visa application at Chinese Embassy in your home country.
The other matter you should consider is a 'Native English passport' requirement.
You can score Z visa as a non-native English teacher only if/when you hold a degree completed in a native English country (UK, USA, Canada, Oz, New Zealand, S. Africa or Ireland, I think.) ... and many employers are not aware of that, so make sure, you point that out on your CV! ... if you hold BA from a native English country ...
... and if you don't hold BA degree completed in a native English country, you don't qualify for a Z visa, i.e. you can forget about legally working in China as a non-English native E.T..
This is an old Chinese Labour law provision ... since 2009 or even earlier ...
Best way would be through (everybody here knows that! ) my best-est, nuc-leary powered searching engine:
'FindJobz', top L corner of this screen with "STEM teacher" in search:
https://jobs.echinacities.com/jobs/search/?employeeId=0&keyword=STEM...
List of STEM Universities in China:
https://www.mastersportal.com/search/universities/master/rankings/china/...
Prepare your CV and email it away.
https://jooble.org/jobs-stem-teacher/China
https://www.hiredchina.com/jobs/cc941049-ef7d-41d2-b16c-00ba20626087
https://teast.co/jobs/china/science
Good luck!
"How to ... " Guidance by 'Instructables':
https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Properly-Use-a-Search-Engine/
icnif77:
Schools in China will ask you for 2-years of working experience. It is one of the requirements for Z (Working) visa.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Internationalteachers/comments/1akeqpf/deleted_by_user/
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/work.htm
ya.irbis:
Yes, but someone told me that some of my work experience can be viewed as relevant.
icnif77:
Someone doesn't count ...
Potential employer/Z visa sponsor will tell you that.
Never mind, I just point that out.
Your previous working experience can be considered, but it should be at STEM or at least at English teaching.
Now, if employer wants you really bad, they'll skip that part and proceed with 'Working Permit' application issued by the .gov.
School must convince .gov to issue a Working Permit. Once you have that, you'll proceed with Z visa application at Chinese Embassy in your home country.
The other matter you should consider is a 'Native English passport' requirement.
You can score Z visa as a non-native English teacher only if/when you hold a degree completed in a native English country (UK, USA, Canada, Oz, New Zealand, S. Africa or Ireland, I think.) ... and many employers are not aware of that, so make sure, you point that out on your CV! ... if you hold BA from a native English country ...
... and if you don't hold BA degree completed in a native English country, you don't qualify for a Z visa, i.e. you can forget about legally working in China as a non-English native E.T..
This is an old Chinese Labour law provision ... since 2009 or even earlier ...
Q: "Why this poster always gets an 'Answer-of-the-Day'?"
A: "Poster is subscribed to "Raincoats-und-Umbrellas" Treasure Trove ... 
Anybody else wants ... ?
... considering the rainy happenchance and all .. 
Do you have an actual teaching certification? Because that's the only way that a non-native subject teacher can get a work permit for subject teaching.
