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Entry-Level English Teacher

  • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Are you a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree, or are you about to finish your degree and looking for an entry-level opportunity? Are you a career changer, taking a gap year, or an experienced ESL teacher? Do you want to teach English abroad, explore Asia, and develop your professional skills?

Whether you're a certified ESL/TEFL teacher, a recent university graduate looking for your first entry level job after graduation, or simply someone ready for a life-changing move overseas, this is your entry point into international teaching. We will provide you with full support and training.

What you'll do

  • Teach English to young learners aged 3–16 in a fun, interactive, and immersive classroom setting.
  • Deliver high-energy lessons using English 1’s award-winning curriculum and digital tools.
  • Provide constructive feedback and help students build confidence in their English skills.
  • Take part in school events, cultural activities, and student engagement programs.

What you’ll get

  • Competitive salary + performance bonus (after 6 months)
  • 21 days paid leave (10 paid days + 11 statutory holidays)
  • Flight allowance
  • International health insurance (co-paid)
  • Airport pick-up support
  • Fully sponsored legal Z work visa + up to 2 weeks sponsored hotel stay
  • Comprehensive training and ready-made teaching materials
  • Free TEFL certification + ongoing professional development
  • Distance learning opportunities (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM)
  • Free Mandarin lessons and English 1–organized cultural activities

*The hotel accommodation for the first two weeks will be deemed as a sponsorship upon successful completion of the first-year contract.

*Sponsored legal Z work visa expenses will be reimbursed.

Who we’re looking for

  • A bachelor’s degree (in any subject)
  • A valid passport
  • A genuine interest in education, travel, and cultural exchange.
  • ESL certification (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) is a plus- we can sponsor
  • Clean background check.

Why Teach with English 1?

With over 30 years of success, 200+ schools, and a strong presence across China and Indonesia, English 1 is a trusted leader in English education. Our teachers are at the heart of everything we do.

We provide structured support, professional growth, and a welcoming international team - so you can focus on what you do best: teaching.

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Responsibilities

Teach English to students aged 3–16 through interactive, immersive classroom lessons using the employer’s curriculum and digital tools. Provide constructive feedback, build students’ confidence, and participate in school events and cultural activities.

Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any subject, a valid passport, and a clean background check, as well as a genuine interest in education, travel, and cultural exchange. ESL certification such as TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA is a plus, and the employer offers sponsorship for certification.

Skills

  • English Language Teaching
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Lesson Delivery
  • Student Feedback
  • Student Engagement
  • Communication
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Curriculum Delivery
  • Digital Teaching Tools
  • Classroom Management

Benefits

  • Performance Bonus
  • Paid Leave
  • Flight Allowance
  • International Health Insurance
  • Airport Pickup Support
  • Sponsored Work Visa
  • Sponsored Hotel Stay
  • Training
  • Teaching Materials
  • Free TEFL Certification
  • Professional Development
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Free Mandarin Lessons
  • Cultural Activities

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Education

Keywords

  • English Language Teaching
  • Young Learners
  • ESL
  • TEFL
  • TESOL
  • CELTA
  • English Immersion
  • Interactive Lessons
  • Award-Winning Curriculum
  • Digital Teaching Tools
  • Student Feedback
  • Student Engagement
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Trinity College CertPT
  • DELTM
  • Mandarin Lessons
  • Z Work Visa
  • Background Check

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