Ancient temples, modern bustling cities, speeding motorcycles, stinky tofu and beautiful coastal beaches are just a small part of the unique lifestyle you will find while teaching English in Taiwan. Taiwan is a country of contrast, where cutting edge modern conveniences belie the traditional culture which still remains strong today.
There are many opportunities for adventure to be found while teaching English in Taiwan. From discovering the chaotic city night markets, to hiking on Yangminshan, to lounging on the beaches of Kenting, you will find there is plenty to explore. If you want to immerse yourself in Chinese culture and learn Mandarin Chinese while still having all the modern conveniences available, a job teaching English in Taiwan is for you! Reach To Teach currently works with a large number of reputable client schools offering ESL jobs teaching English in Taiwan. Your salary as an English teacher in Taiwan will be more than enough to live a comfortable lifestyle and save for trips around Taiwan and to other countries in Asia!
Are you a qualified teacher looking for TEFL jobs in Taiwan? Reach To Teach offers ESL jobs for well qualified teachers, including TESOL jobs & CELTA jobs in Taiwan. Whether you are a TEFL, CELTA or TESOL qualified teacher, a recent University graduate, or just looking for a change from your current job, teaching English in Taiwan may be just what you are looking for!
For those who have a passion for other cultures and enjoy being around children, there is no better way to experience life than teaching English in Asia. In Taiwan, you will be teaching English to Taiwanese children anywhere from age 4-15 years old. While teaching English in Taiwan, fun and games are emphasized! If your students learn without knowing they are learning, you can truly feel you have done your job as their English teacher.
As you teach English abroad in Taiwan, your ESL job duties will include the following:
At first glance, teaching English in Taiwan may not seem like a particularly demanding job. However, being in front of a classroom full of children can be a real challenge. It takes careful preparation and real caring for your students. Teaching English to young students is an important responsibility. On a day to day basis, part of a teacher's job is to prepare lesson plans. An active and interesting classroom atmosphere is always encouraged! In addition to your time spent in the classroom you will administer tests, grade papers and participate in school meetings with your Chinese co-teachers.
The moment you land in Taiwan, your host school will be waiting to greet you. The benefits of an ESL job teaching English in Taiwan will include the following:
An ESL job teaching English in Taiwan is rewarding and challenging. Taiwan offers small class sizes and eager students who enjoy learning English!
There are many excellent locations for ESL jobs in Asia. Many teachers choose to accept ESL jobs in Korea and China. Some choose to work in ESL jobs in Japan, Thailand or Vietnam. While there are many options, Taiwan is an increasingly popular choice for ESL teachers. Taiwan is a safe, well developed country, with a rich Chinese cultural history and provides great opportunities to save money. The above factors combined with support from Reach To Teach make Taiwan an attractive choice!
Reach To Teach has a great community of English teachers in Taiwan. If you feel overwhelmed by the thought of moving halfway across the world, you are not alone. With Reach To Teach teachers arriving each month, there will be many opportunities to meet new and interesting people. We have regular events with between 50-100 teachers in attendance. In the past year we have had happy hours, hike events, dinner parties, a paintball event and even white water rafting!
See our Teacher Events and Monthly ESL Newsletters pages for further information.
We here at Reach To Teach have all taught English abroad. We understand the anxiety that comes with considering a move halfway across the world for an ESL job. With that in mind, remember that all questions are good questions! We want you to feel as comfortable as possible with your decision. Leaving your home country to teach English in Taiwan is an exciting and adventurous choice. It’s important to be sure you have as much information as possible so you can concentrate on enjoying your year (or more!) teaching English in Taiwan.
If you have any questions about teaching English in Taiwan, from your monthly salary to how smelly stinky tofu really is, please contact our Director of Recruiting, Mike O'Neill. You are also welcome to contact any of our other Recruitment Coordinators!
Please consult our Teaching English in Taiwan Frequently Asked Questions Page for further information.